Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 11th Annual Capitol Hill People's Fair
- 1535 Grant Street, Denver
- View of apartments / offices (built 1905) at 1535 Grant Street, in the North Capitol Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The brick building features a dentiled cornice, ornate capitals, pilasters, garlands, wrought iron lamps, and a metal...
- Barrister Building (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Apartment buildings--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1982 May
- 33rd Street and Quivas Street, Denver
- View of a brick, two story commercial building at 1800 W. 33rd (Thirty-third) Avenue at the intersection of 33rd Avenue and Quivas Street in the Highland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A one story attached building has a sign in the window that...
- Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Highland (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Organizations' facilities--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Public service organizations--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- [between 1986 and 1989]
- 3rd. & Main, Longmont post office bld.
- View of two brick blocks, Main Street, Longmont, Colorado; one three story building houses the Adams-Kiteley Mercantile Company; it features a corbelling at along cornice and a plaque with: "A-K-J." The connected two-story building has the St....
- Longmont (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Longmont--1900-1910.; Post offices--Colorado--Longmont--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Longmont--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1920]
- "On the War Trail" in Civic Center
- A view of a statue by Denver artist Phimister Proctor in Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. The statue depicts a Native American on horseback holding a spear. A plaque on the base of the statue reads: "'On the War Trail' Presented to Denver by...
- Indians of North America--Commemoration--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- A Brief History of Auraria
- A Walk on the West Side : The Story of an American High School
- Book regarding the history of West High School in Denver, Colorado from 1884 to 1984. Included are photographs of students and student publications.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1984
- Alta Court
- View of the Alta Court (formerly the Altamaha Apartment Building - 1902; George Boettcher) at 1490 Lafayette Street (1300-1326 East Colfax Avenue) in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. This three-story brick Italian Renaissance...
- Alta Court (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Commercial facilities.; Historic buildings.; Alta Court (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Commercial...
- ca. 1984
- Arapahoe Bar dedication of marker
- Group of several students, two men in western dress, and a elderly couple pose at the dedication of a Arapahoe City marker decorated with American flags. The bronze plaque is set into river cobbles and concrete.
- Arapahoe City (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Arapahoe City--1940-1950.; Plaques--Colorado--Arapahoe City--1940-1950.
- [1946 April 28]
- As-U-Go
- Attorney Walter Gerash outside his office
- Attorney Walter L. Gerash, poses outside his office at 1439 Court Place in the Central Business District neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Mr. Gerash stands next to the Denver Landmark designation marker for his office, the oldest known remaining...
- Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Lawyers.; Plaques.; Gerash, Walter L.; Gerash, Walter L.--Pictorial works.; Lawyers--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Plaques,...
- 2000
- Auraria Remembered
- B.M.H. (Jewish Synagogue) School Denver
- View of a B.M.H. Congregation school in Denver, Colorado; it has Moderne styling, glass brick, and a menorah plaque.
- Jewish day schools--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.
- 1941 July 22
- Bank Block, Idaho Springs
- View of the Bank Block at 1535 Miner Street in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County), Colorado. The two story brick structure has brackets and cornices. An inset plaque reads: "Bank Block 1901." The lower level has two businesses, "The Big Scoop," an...
- Bank Block (Idaho Springs, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Big Scoop (Idaho Springs, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Home Centre (Idaho Springs, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Cafes.; Hardware stores.; Commercial facilities.; Bank Block (Idaho...
- 1994
- Basket
- Native American (Apache) plaque basket coiled of willow and sewn with devil's claw; brown dye pedal design with triangle and solid center.
- Apache baskets--1890-1910.; Apache Indians--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1890-1910.; Baskets--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Beautiful, beautiful, zion! : the majesty of God's power and grace, First Chronicles-Chapter 20, Verse 11.
- Booklet created detailing the clerical and building history of the Zion Baptist Church located in Denver, Colorado. Included are several photographs of different pastors and their families, changes to different church buildings to the year 2003.
- Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; Baptists--Colorado--Denver--History.; Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 2003
- Billboard for Boggio's Rotisserie
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame is in an Art-Deco style. A plaque on the molding at the bottom of the sign reads: "General Outdoor Adv. Co." The sign shows a portrait of a man, he has his hair combed back...
- Boggio's Mount Crest Motel (Lakewood, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; General Outdoor Advertising Co.--Products--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Billboards.; Motels.;...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Billboard for Folger's Coffee
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. the bottom of the sign has a narrow skirt with vertical uprights and a small plaque...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1940-1950.; J.A. Folger and Company--Public relations--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Billboards.; Coffee industry.; Coffee.
- 1942?
- Billboard for General Electric refrigerators and Public Service Company of Colorado
- View of a billboard located in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame is in an Art-Deco style with stylized newel posts on either side, molding and a cornice mounted on the top that reads: "Public Service Company of Colorado." A small plaque...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; General Electric Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Public Service Company of Colorado--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Public utility companies.; Refrigerator...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Black Hawk fire department
- View of the Black Hawk City Hall/Fire Department building. Completed in December of 1877, it was built for City Council meetings; in 1879 its use was expanded to house the fire department and its equipment. Abutting the building is the Colorado...
- Blackhawk (Colo.)--1870-1930.; City & town halls--Colorado--Blackhawk--1870-1930.; Fire stations--Colorado--Blackhawk--1870-1930.
- [between 1877 and 1925]
- Black History Month Award
- Plaque given to the Fiord Warren Library from the Denver Prince Hall Masonic Family honoring their work during Black History Month in 1983.
- Denver Public Library. Ford Warren Branch.
- 1983 February 8
- Boettcher Building
- View of the Boettcher Building (1878) at 1142 Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado. The two story red brick commercial style has prominent lintels over the second story windows. A plaque on the building reads: "C. Boettcher A.D. 1878." Purple awnings...
- Boettcher Building (Boulder, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Boulder (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Commercial facilities.; Restaurants.; Banners.; Boettcher Building (Boulder, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Commercial buildings--Colorado--Boulder--Pictorial works.;...
- 2009
- Boggio's Parisienne Rotisserie
- View of Boggio's Parisienne Rotisserie, a restaurant and lounge located near the corner of Tremont Place and Broadway in Denver, Colorado. The building has a tile overhang roof and arched windows and entrances. Signs on the building read: "Air...
- Adolph Coors Company--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1940-1950.; Boggio's Rotisserie (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; General Outdoor Advertising Co.--Products--1940-1950.; Denver...
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Boulder
- View of women in Muriel S. Wolle's yard in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. They hold a trophy cup, a plaque, and a diorama reading: "Soroptimist International, Boulder, Colorado," and "Boulder, Colorado, Chronically Ill and Aging, Soroptimist."
- Wolle, Muriel Sibell, 1898-1977--Homes & haunts.; Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Awards--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1950.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950]
- Boulder
- View of women in Muriel S. Wolle's yard in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. They hold a trophy cup, a plaque, and a diorama reading: "Soroptimist International, Boulder, Colorado," and "Boulder, Colorado, Chronically Ill and Aging, Soroptimist."
- Wolle, Muriel Sibell, 1898-1977--Homes & haunts.; Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Awards--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1950.; Women--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950]
- Boulder
- View of a grave marker in Boulder, Colorado; shows an elaborate, modified obelisk with draping curtain representations, raised leaves, and dentils along the base; "Boettcher" appears at the base of the main stone on both visible facets; raised...
- Boulder (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Boulder--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1966]
- Breckenridge
- View of a gravesite at the Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado, cemetery; shows picket fence with square corner posts, a rounded wooden cross, and a plaque.
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1970.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930- 1970.
- [between 1933 and 1970]
- Breckenridge
- The cemetery in Breckenridge, Colorado, has a decorative metal fence around it and a plaque on the swinging gate with the name, "Keller," on it. Pine trees and grasses fill the area.
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1970.
- [between 1933 and 1967]
- Brief histories of the Denver Public Schools
- Compiled for the administrative offices of the Denver Public Schools, this book contains brief histories for the majority of the Public Schools in Denver, Colorado up to they year 1952.
- Denver Public Schools--History.
- 1952
- Brighton
- View of the grave of Augusta Beroman, mother, 1876-1934, Brighton, Colorado; shows a grave marker on the ground representing the length of the casket; features wood trim surrounding inlaid plain tiles with a thin, decorative tile inset that...
- Brighton (Colo.)--1930-1970.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Brighton--1930-1970.
- [between 1949 and 1966]
- Broncho Buster in Civic Center
- View of a statue of a cowboy on a bucking bronco in Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado. The statue was sculpted by Denver artist Alexander Phimister Proctor. A plaque on the statue reads: "'Broncho Buster' presented to Denver by J.K. Mullen A.D....
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Broncos--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Cowboys--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Sculpture--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Buffalo Bill's grave
- Shows the grave site of Buffalo Bill Cody located on Lookout Mountain, a Denver Mountain Park 17 miles west of Denver, Colorado. The grave marker is a rock pillar with a metal plaque on the front and a small American flag on top of it. A metal...
- Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917--Tomb.; Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Lookout Mountain Park (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1950.; Flags--American--1930-1950.; Parks--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Tombs & sepulchral...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Buffalo Bill's grave
- View of the Buffalo Bill Cody (Colonel William Frederick Cody) grave on Lookout Mountain in Denver Mountain Park, west of Denver, Colorado; shows a girl and two women in front of the fence surrounding the stone monument with plaque, wreath on top...
- Lookout Mountain (Jefferson County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Graves--Colorado--Lookout Mountain--1910-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.
- [between 1917 and 1920?]
- Buffalo Bill's grave
- View of the grave of Buffalo Bill Cody (Colonel William Frederick Cody) on Lookout Mountain in Denver Mountain Park west of Denver, Colorado (internment June, 1917); shows fence around stone monument with plaque, wreath on monument, and a small...
- Lookout Mountain (Jefferson County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Graves--Colorado--Lookout Mountain--1910-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.
- [between 1917 and 1920?]
- Buffalo Bill's Grave, on Lookout Mtn.
- View of the grave of Colonel William Frederick Cody (Buffalo Bill) on Lookout Mountain in Lookout Mountain Park (Jefferson County, Colorado; the stone monument with plaque is surrounded by fence and topped with wreath; flag pole and pine tree are...
- Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.-- Tomb.; Lookout Mountain (Jefferson County, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--1910-1920.
- [between 1917 and 1920?]
- Burro monument, Fairplay
- The Burro monument in the town of Fairplay, Colorado, in Park County consists of two concrete-enclosed display cases between a concrete wall. Shale is atop each display case between a bronze plaque with a burro on it. Potted plans are on top of...
- Fairplay (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Donkeys--Colorado--Fairplay--1930-1940.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Fairplay--1930-1940.
- [about 1930]
- Cell house 3 - gas chamber on top
- Cellhouse 3, at the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado, made of concrete has barred windows and a flat roof with wide eaves. Centered over the slightly projecting entry, the smaller third floor is topped by a vent pipe; it houses the gas...
- Canon City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Prisons--Colorado--Canon City--1950-1960.; Colorado State Penitentiary.
- 1955
- Central City fireman's tournament
- Crowds sit on and in front of the buildings on Main Street to watch the firemans' tournament in Central City, Colorado. A brass band is in the street in the foreground. The First National Bank Block, which has a plaque reading "First National Bank...
- Central City (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Central City--1880-1890.
- [1883?]
- Central City Main Street
- View of Eureka Street of Central City, Colorado; shows left side of the street, adjacent sidewalk, dirt road, telegraph poles, and wires. In foreground is the First National Bank building, a Victorian, brick structure, with the name of the bank...
- Central City (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Banks--Colorado--Central City--1920-1940.; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1920-1940.
- [between 1925 and 1934?]
- Central City, Colorado
- Four funeral wreaths are arranged in front of a wall painted with draperies, steps, and a table covered by a tablecloth in Central City, Colorado. The wreaths are made of roses, carnations, lilacs, lilies, and ferns. One arrangement is lyre-shaped...
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Wreaths--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Central City, Colorado banks
- Facade of the First National Bank Building, erected 1874, Central City, Colorado. The Victorian, brick building is bordered by Main, Pine and Eureka Streets. The building has large, arched windows on the lower level and small rectangular-shaped...
- Central City (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Banks--Colorado--Central City--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Central City, Joe Dekker and Rick Ricketson
- Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies, Vice President Joe Dekker and President Rick Ricketson (also President of the Central City Opera), pose beside a map plaque of "Historic Central City," in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado. The men...
- Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Central City (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clothing & dress--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.; Plaques--Colorado--Central City--1950-1960.;...
- 1953 July
- Ceremonies at completion of Moffat Tunnel
- People gather around a KOA radio broadcast microphone at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Moffat Tunnel at East Portal (Gilpin County), Colorado. An announcer holds a piece of paper and stands on a podium. Men wear suits and overcoats,...
- Denver and Salt Lake Railway Company--1920-1930.; Railroad tunnels--Colorado--East Portal--1920-1930.; East Portal (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Moffat Tunnel (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Dedications--Colorado--East Portal--1920-1930.;...
- [1928 February 26]
- Chamber of Commerce Building
- Photograph of a mold for the plaque for the Chamber of Commerce Building, also known as the Ross Building or Chamber Lofts,after renovation, located in Denver, Colorado. As the headquarters for the Denver Chamber of Commerce from 1910 until 1950,...
- Denver Chamber of Commerce--1990-2000.; Chambers of commerce--Colorado--Denver--19900-2000.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Architecture--Colorado--Denver--History.
- 1999 December
- Chicago and Northwestern monument
- Stone monument near Dubois (Fremont County), Wyoming shows a tie hack (laborer) in bas-relief with related historical features sculpted around him. A plaque affixed to the monument reads "Erected to perpetuate the memory of the hardy woods and...
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company--Commemoration--1940-1950.; Dubois (Wyo.)--1940-1950.; Monuments & memorials--Wyoming--Dubois--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Col. Cody
- Buffalo Bill poses with his hand against a wooden cross possibly somewhere in California. He wears a dark suit, tie and vest with a watch fob, and a wide-brimmed hat. The cross and plaque is dedicated to Father Junipero Serra.
- Celebrities--1900-1920.; Crosses--1900-1920.; Entertainers--1900-1920.; Monuments & memorials--1900-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Serra, Junípero, 1713-1784--Monuments.
- [between 1900 and 1916]
- Conejos County, Manassa, plaque on monument on Mormon Church ground
- Detail of bronze plaque on the stone monument honoring the Mormon settlers, on the grounds of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Manassa, Conejos County, Colorado. The bronze plaque reads: "This Memorial Is The Property of the State of...
- Manassa (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manassa--1960-1970.; Mormons--Colorado--Manassa--1960-1970.
- July 1966
- Conejos County, Pioneer Monument on Mormon Church ground, Manassa
- A stone monument in a dome shape honors the Mormon settlers, on the grounds of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Manassa, Conejos County, Colorado. The bronze plaque reads: "This Memorial Is The Property of the State of Colorado, Mormon...
- Manassa (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Monuments & memorials--Colorado--Manassa--1960-1970.; Mormons--Colorado--Manassa--1960-1970.
- July 1966
- Conejos County, plaque on Our Lady of Guadalupe, in town of Conejos, oldest church structure in Colorado
- View of bronze plaque mounted on a large rock in Conejos, Colorado; plaque describes history of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
- Our Lady of Guadalupe (Church : Conejos, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Conejos (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Plaques--Colorado--Conejos--1960-1970.
- July 1966
- Corinthian Masonic Lodge #35, Leadville, Colo.
- View of the Corinthian Masonic Lodge #35 located at the corner of Harrison Avenue and East 7th Avenue, Leadville, Colo. Built in 1910, the two-story brick building has a pediment with a parapet above containing the Masonic symbol. An inset plaque...
- Freemasons. Corinthian Lodge No. 35 (Leadville, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Freemasonry--Colorado--Leadville--Lodges--1970-1980.; Leadville (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Freemasons. Corinthian Lodge No. 35 (Leadville, Colo.)--Pictorial works.;...
- c.1970