Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- 1878 Corbett, Hoye & Co.'s 6th Annual Denver City directory
- 1915 Corbett & Ballenger's 43rd Annual Denver City Directory
- 1920 Corbett & Ballenger's 48th Annual Denver City Directory
- 505 off for the fire
- A horse-drawn steam pumper races from Engine Company No. 1 firehouse at Colfax and Broadway; three-story brick gabled Victorian structure with decorative vergeboard and pointed arched windows; two-story brick Denver Omnibus & Cab Co., Metropole and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Fire stations & equipment--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- 710 West Colfax Avenue, Denver
- View of a brick commercial building at 710 West Colfax Avenue (corner Galapago Street) in the Civic Center area of Denver, Colorado. Cream brick ornaments, corbeling and pendants frame storefront windows and the recessed entry. Letters read:...
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Show windows--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Storefronts--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.
- 1985 April
- A busy day, Vernon, Colo.
- View of a gable roof church with pointed arch windows and a commercial building in Vernon (Yuma County), Colorado. A group of women in dresses stand on the porch of a building with a sign that reads: "Kirkendall Shoes." Parked around the buildings...
- Vernon (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Churches--Colorado--Vernon--1910-1920.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Vernon--1910-1920.
- 1911?
- 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
- Amitie Club cocktail
- View of an Amitie Club function. An African American (Black) couple sit on bar stools probably at the Capri Lounge on Welton Street in Denver, Colorado. The man wears a gray suit and tie, has a glass of beer in his hand, and his arm around the...
- Amitie Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Annual History Book University Park P.T.A. 1961-1962
- Anvil Point, Book Cliffs [sic]
- View of a steep shale formation in the Roan Cliffs in Garfield County, Colorado. Shows a pointed rock formation identified as Anvil Point, talus, trees and possibly the Colorado River in a valley. Men pose on the shore in the distance.
- Garfield County (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Roan Cliffs (Utah and Colo.)--1890-1910.; Mesas--Colorado--Garfield County--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Auto & bridge in canyon
- View of a canyon and rocky creek in (probably) Utah or Colorado. A car approaches a wood and metal bridge by fifty-five gallon drums; pointed hills are in the background.
- Bridges--1920-1940.; Canyons--1920-1940.; Streams--1920-1940.
- [between 1922 and 1935?]
- Basalt Methodist Church
- A man in a hat stands on the steps that lead to the side entrance of the Basalt Methodist Church in Basalt, Colorado. The building is a one story, rectangular structure with a gable and a side-steeple, with a bell in it, at the front of the...
- Aspen Junction (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Basalt (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Churches--Colorado--Aspen Junction--1890-1910.; Churches--Colorado--Basalt--1890-1910.; Methodist churches--Colorado--Basalt--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Bertha Feldwisch
- Studio portrait of Bertha Wilhelmina Feldwisch, a senior (Salutatorian) at Denver High School in Denver, Colorado. She wears a jacket with pleats and a pointed lace collar.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Students--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Feldwisch, Bertha W. (Bertha Wilhelmina); Denver High School--People--1890-1900.; Denver Public Schools--People--1890-1900.
- 1890
- Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church)
- Exterior photograph of the Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church) located in Denver, Colorado. The 1910 red brick building is a well-preserved example of an early 20th century Gothic Revival style church which continues...
- Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver, Colo.--2000-2010); Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Denver--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 November
- Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church)
- Exterior photograph of the Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church) located in Denver, Colorado. The 1910 red brick building is a well-preserved example of an early 20th century Gothic Revival style church which continues...
- Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver, Colo.--2000-2010); Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Denver--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 November
- Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church)
- Exterior photograph of the Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church) located in Denver, Colorado. The 1910 red brick building is a well-preserved example of an early 20th century Gothic Revival style church which continues...
- Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver, Colo.--2000-2010); Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Denver--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 November
- Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church)
- Exterior photograph of the Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church) located in Denver, Colorado. The 1910 red brick building is a well-preserved example of an early 20th century Gothic Revival style church which continues...
- Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver, Colo.--2000-2010); Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Denver--2000-2010.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- 2001 November
- Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church)
- Exterior photograph of the Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church) located in Denver, Colorado. The 1910 red brick building is a well-preserved example of an early 20th century Gothic Revival style church which continues...
- Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- circa 1929
- Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church)
- Exterior photograph of the Bethany Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver Gospel Church) located in Denver, Colorado. The 1910 red brick building is a well-preserved example of an early 20th century Gothic Revival style church which continues...
- Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Whittier (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Lutheran churches--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic...
- circa 1929
- Billboard advertising awnings
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Awnings.; Billboards.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Ambrose Wine
- View of a billboard located at East 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and Grant Street, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Ambrose Wine (Calif.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Wine industry.; Wine.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for American Beauty macaroni
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American Beauty Pasta Company--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Pasta products.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American Furniture Co.
- View of a billboard 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 consists of a narrow skirt with vertical uprights. Electric lights...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American Furniture Company (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Furniture stores.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for American National Bank
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; American National Bank (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Banks.; Billboards.; Pyramids.; Great Sphinx (Egypt)
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Coffee cups.; Coffee industry.; Elephants.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Bluhill Coffee
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Bluhill Coffee--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boys.; Coffee industry.; Dogs.; Peanut butter.; Roller skating.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Carey-ized Salt
- 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 with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Boxes.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Coca Cola
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps topped with balls, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read:...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Coca-Cola Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beverage industry.; Billboards.; Carbonated beverages.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Cottrell's
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Cottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Hart, Schaffner & Marx--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Clothing industry.; Clothing stores.; Suits...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Cottrell's Clothes
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top. A small sign on top of the billboard reads: "Alden Sign Co." Electric lights are mounted on...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Cottrell's Clothes (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Clothing stores.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Daly Insurance
- View of a billboard located at the corner of West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Daly Insurance (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Crosswalks.; Insurance companies.; Pedestrians.; Insurance agents.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Drewry Ale
- View of a billboard located near the Speer viaduct, Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co."...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Drewrys Ltd. USA (South Bend, Ind.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Beer.; Billboards.; Brewing industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- 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 Tire
- Panoramic view of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; General Tire & Rubber Co.--Public relations--1930-1940.; W. L. Lebling Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations. 1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Children.; Tire industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Hill and Hill bourbon
- 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 with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; National Distillers Products Corporation--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Breweries.; Whiskey.; Alcoholic beverage industry.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Lily Salt
- 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 with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Carey Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Morton Salt
- View of a billboard located at West Colfax Avenue and Tennyson Street in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Morton Salt Company--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Containers.; Salt industry.; Salt.; Women.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.; Couples.; Dogs.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for New Method Cleaners
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; New Method Cleaners (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Cleaning establishments.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Norton - Buick Auto Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Norton - Buick Auto Co. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobile dealerships.; Billboards.; Buick automobile.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Seiberling Rubber Co.
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Gilbert Rugg, Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Seiberling Rubber Company (Akron, Ohio)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile equipment & supplies.;...
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for Standard Red Crown gasoline
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1930-1940.; Standard Oil Company (Indiana)--Public relations--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Billboards.; Fuel trade.; Logos.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Billboard for the Pierce Hotel
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Pierce Hotel (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Hotels.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Walker's Mexene Seasoning
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Walker Austex--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Canned foods.; Chili con carne.; Chili powder.; Tamales.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Saint John's Cathedral (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Episcopal churches.;...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Billboard for Yeager Mortuary
- View of a billboard in Denver, Colorado. The billboard has a frame that consists of two oversized newel posts with newel caps, and a cornice across the top with a small pediment with letters that read: "Alden Sign Co." The bottom of the sign...
- Alden Sign Co.--Products--1920-1930.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Yeager Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Public relations--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Billboards.; Churches.; Morgues &...
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Biography, unidentified groups
- A large group of unidentified men in suits poses in rows on the steps leading up to an entrance with a pointed arch on top.
- [between 1910 and 1931?]
- Black Hawk
- The Frederick Kruse house (built in 1874), Black Hawk, Gilpin County, Colorado, features Carpenter gothic style: a sawtooth gable, open front porch, pointed windows, decorative gableboard with a picket fence around a small front yard. A dilapidated...
- Kruse, Frederich--Homes & haunts.; Abandoned mines--Colorado--Blackhawk--1960-1970.; Blackhawk (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Blackhawk--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Blackhawk--1960-1970.;...
- [1968]
- Black Hawk
- The Frederick Kruse house (built in 1874), Black Hawk, Gilpin County, Colorado, features Carpenter gothic style: a sawtooth gable, open front porch, pointed windows, decorative gableboard with a picket fence around a small front yard. A dilapidated...
- Kruse, Frederich--Homes & haunts.; Abandoned mines--Colorado--Blackhawk--1960-1970.; Blackhawk (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Blackhawk--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Blackhawk--1960-1970.;...
- [1968]