Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Garfield Monument
- View of the stone Garfield Monument on the edge of the Toltec Gorge (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico. Incised letters on the shrine read: "In Memoriam James Abram Garfield President of the United States Died September 19, 1881. Mourned By All the...
- Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881--Monuments.; Rio Arriba County (N.M.)--1880-1900.; Toltec Gorge (N.M.)--1880-1900.; Monuments & memorials--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--1880-1900.
- [between 1881 and 1900?]
- Phoebe's Arch near Palmer Lake
- A man sits near a natural sandstone arch rock formation identified as Phoebe's Arch, near Palmer Lake (El Paso County), Colorado. Shows pine trees, rocks, a grassy meadow and trees.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Cimarron Canon, D. & R.G. Ry.
- View of narrow gauge tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad in what is identified as Cimarron Canyon probably in Montrose County, Colorado. Shows railroad tracks and a trestle probably over the Cimarron River, rock formations, trees and...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company--1870-1890.; Cimarron River (Montrose County and Gunnison County, Colo.)--1870-1890.; Montrose County (Colo.)--1870-1890.; Railroad tracks--Colorado--Montrose County--1870-1890.; Rivers--Colorado--Montrose...
- [between 1880 and 1886?]
- Toll gate, Bear Creek Falls
- Men on horseback or beside a horse drawn wagon pose at a toll gate on the Otto Mears toll road between Ouray and Silverton in Ouray County, Colorado. A log toll house has a covered porch and a sign that reads: "[?] Whiskey and Fine Cigars." A log...
- Bear Creek (Ouray County, Colo.)--1880-1900.; Ouray County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Bridges--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.; Gates--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.; Log buildings--Colorado--Ouray County--1880-1900.; Streams--Colorado--Ouray...
- [between 1882 and 1900?]
- Dome Rock, 11 Mile Canon, Col. Midland R.R.
- A man holds a stick and stands on a rock in the South Platte River in Elevenmile Canyon (Park County), Colorado. Colorado Midland Railway locomotive number "17" is on tracks near the river. Shows a rock formation and utility poles nearby.
- Colorado Midland Railway Company--1880-1900.; Elevenmile Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Park County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Railroads--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--Park County--1880-1900.
- [between 1887 and 1900?]
- West from summit of Pikes Peak
- Boulders, rocks and snow are at the summit of Pikes Peak in El Paso County, Colorado.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Rock formations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Windy Point, Pikes Peak trail
- Men and women pose on horseback at Windy Point on Pikes Peak in El Paso County, Colorado. Shows sparse trees and rocks beside the trail on the steep slope. People wear hats and suits or dresses.
- El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Windy Point (El Paso County, Colo.) 1880-1900.; Horseback riding--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Trails & paths--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; Women--Colorado--El...
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- U.S. Signal Station on Pikes Peak
- View of the United States signal station, a weather station, at the summit of Pikes Peak in El Paso County, Colorado. Shows boulders on a hillside, the stone signal station building, an out building, and men beside a horse-drawn carriage and a box...
- United States. Army. Signal Corps.--Buildings--1880-1900.; Meteorological stations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.; El Paso County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Pikes Peak (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Signal stations--Colorado--El Paso County--1880-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Red Cliff, Col.
- View of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Glenwood Extension in Red Cliff (Eagle County), Colorado. Shows false front commercial and residential buildings on Main Street, and Turkey Creek in the canyon.
- Red Cliff (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Red Cliff--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Red Cliff canon
- View of a train in a canyon in probably Eagle County, Colorado. Shows a locomotive, boxcar and caboose on Denver and Rio Grande Railroad tracks, and the Eagle River or Turkey Creek in the canyon.
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--1880-1900.; Eagle County (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Canyons--Colorado--Eagle County--1880-1900.; Railroads--Colorado--Eagle County--1880-1900.; Rivers--Colorado--Eagle County--1880-1900.
- [between 1887 and 1900?]
- Monuments, Gregory Diggings
- A stone monument is below a hillside of mine tailings, mine buildings and a frame Victorian house in Gregory Gulch (Gregory Diggings), in Central City (Gilpin County), Colorado.
- Central City (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Gregory Gulch (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Canyons--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Historical markers--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.; Mining--Colorado--Central City--1930-1940.
- The Amphitheatre, Glenwood Extension, D.& R.G.R.R.
- View of a natural amphitheater on the Colorado River near the Glenwood Extension of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad in Glenwood Canyon, Garfield County, Colorado. Shows probably a railroad encampment with canvas tents and a log shelter with a...
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1880-1890.; Garfield County (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Glenwood Canyon (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Canyons--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1890.; Rivers--Colorado--Garfield County--1880-1890.; Tents--Colorado--Garfield...
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Portrait of a child
- A naked baby poses for a portrait. The child wears only a necklace and holds a book in one hand.
- Infants--1890-1900.; Nudes--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Silverton, Colo.
- View of Silverton (San Juan County), Colorado. Shows two parallel dirt streets with commercial buildings, storefronts, frame homes, fences, and Cement Creek; the Animas River and Sultan Mountain are in the distance.
- Animas River (Colo. and N.M.)--1870-1900.; Silverton (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Silverton--1870-1900.
- [between 1870 and 1900]
- Portrait of a woman
- Portrait of a woman who lounges casually in a chair. She wears a dress with a striped bodice with puffy sleeves and lace. Her hair is pulled back from her face.
- Women--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who looks to the side. He wears a plaid suit with a jacket, vest, and neck tie. His hair is parted on the side and combed in a slight wave.
- Men--1890-1910.; Suits (Clothing)--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of a man
- Full length studio portrait of a man who wears a Salvation Army uniform. He leans his elbow on a carved stone pillar prop. Stripes are sewn to the sleeves of his jacket and a badge is affixed to the breast. He has a flat cap emblazoned with the...
- Salvation Army--People--1890-1900.; Charitable organizations--1890-1900.; Men--1890-1900.; Studio props--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a buttoned suit jacket and neck tie. His hair is parted on the side and he has a moustache.
- Men--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a suit jacket, unbuttoned vest, and bow tie. His hair is parted on the side.
- Men--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man who wears a suit jacket fastened at the top button and a neck tie. He wears a full moustache that obscures his mouth and a goatee.
- Beards--1890-1900.; Men--1890-1900.; Mustaches--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a child
- Studio portrait of a young girl who sits in a tassel covered chair and holds a doll. The girl sits with her arms around the doll. She wears her hair in ringlets.
- Dolls--1890-1900.; Girls--1890-1900.; Hairstyles--1890-1900.
- 1891
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman who wears a wool dress with a striped yoke, neck line, and cuffs. A bow and polka dot ribbon is attached to her dress. Her curly hair is pulled back loosely on the back of her head.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1891 and 1901?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man dressed in a uniform, probably regalia for a fraternal organization. The man wears a double breasted coat, gauntlets, a belt and a fringed sash emblazoned with an eagle, and holds a sword and a plumed hat decorated with a...
- Fraternal organizations--1890-1910.; Men--1890-1910.; Uniforms--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Bust portrait of a woman with curly hair in a fitted shirt or dress with gathered sleeves, a rounded collar, a panel of vertical pleats, a broach and a choker necklace.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a girl
- Studio portrait of a young girl with short hair in a dress gathered into a high yoke, with plaid, horizontal shoulder panels. The girl wears a lace collar and poses on a high backed, swirl patterned wicker chair.
- Chairs--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.; Wicker furniture--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio bust portrait of a man with a side parted hairstyle and a handlebar moustache in a coat, vest, and a leaf patterned tie.
- Men--1890-1910.; Mustaches--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio bust portrait of a man with wavy hair and a pointed moustache, in a suit with a crocheted or knit tie.
- Men--1890-1910.; Mustaches--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio bust portrait of a woman with curled bangs in a dress with upright puffed sleeves, a high, turned collar and a pansy broach.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man with wavy short hair in a suit and striped bow tie. He stands in front of a painted canvas backdrop.
- Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a couple
- Studio portrait, probably a wedding portrait, of a man and woman. The man rests his arm on the woman's shoulder and wears a suit with a white tie and a boutonniere. The woman wears a white dress made of a sheer fabric with a ruffled bodice, fitted...
- Brides--1890-1910.; Grooms (Weddings)--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of children
- Studio portrait of a boy and a baby girl. The boy wears a buttoned jacket and an oversized bow around his neck. The girl wears a lace dress with an overskirt, flared cuffs and a bertha collar.
- Boys--1890-1910.; Children--1890-1910.; Clothing & dress--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of girls
- Studio portrait of girls in dresses with decorative stitching and pin tucked details, puffed sleeves and lace collars. The baby girl has one curl on her forehead; the older girl has long ringlets. They embrace.
- Children--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.; Hairstyles--1890-1910.; Hugging--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man, a girl and a dog
- Studio portrait of a man, a girl, and a dog. The man (sitting) wears a hat and a tweed suit with a tie and a boutonniere. The girl has ringlets and wears a white dress. She smiles and poses, with her hand on the man's knee, beside a small brown...
- Children & adults--1890-1910.; Dogs--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portraits of women
- Two studio bust portraits (one inverted) of women in dresses with ruffled yokes worn off the shoulder, cap sleeves and loose, gathered bodices. Shows upswept hairstyles. Necklaces include a charm on a chain and a large beaded choker. One woman...
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905?]
- Portrait of women
- Studio bust portrait of women in dresses with ruffled yokes worn off the shoulder, cap sleeves and loose, gathered bodices. Shows an upswept hairstyle and a long braid. Necklaces include a charm on a chain and a large beaded choker. One woman wears...
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1895 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a baseball player
- Studio portrait of a man in a baseball uniform. He has a handlebar moustache. He wears a one-piece uniform with knickers, team lettering that reads: "McAlpine", dark stockings, a belt, a neck tie tucked into his shirt, and a baseball cap. The man...
- Baseball players--1890-1910.; Uniforms--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portraits of an infant
- Studio portraits (one inverted) of a baby with a curl on top of its head in a long, probably nainsook dress with a lace collar, cuffs and hem. The baby sits on a woven tapestry in front of a painted backdrop.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man with a handlebar moustache and his hair parted on the side. He wears a sack suit with a vest, bow tie, pocket watch fob, and handkerchief. The man stands with his hand on a chair and a wide brimmed hat on the upholstered...
- Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a girl
- Studio portrait of a girl, with bangs and curly hair, in a dress with a rounded gathered collar, a full skirt, gathered puffed sleeves and an oversized ribbon bow at the neck. Props are lace fabric and a stone carved wall.
- Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio bust portrait of a man with a moustache and his hair brushed forward, he wears a suit with a tie and stickpin and a watch fob.
- Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio portrait of a woman with curled bangs and her hair pulled back, she wears a dress with puffed sleeves and elaborate beadwork on the loose bodice and high collar.
- Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man with a handlebar moustache, a side parted hairstyle and a curl above his forehead. The man wears a sack suit, a bandana tie and a watch fob chain. The man leans against a wooden fence prop and stands in front of a painted...
- Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a balding man with a coat, tie and a high collar.
- Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a girl
- Studio portrait of a young girl with bangs and curled hair, in a dress with a ruffled lace collar. She poses on a surface covered with lace fabric.
- Children--1890-1910.; Girls--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portraits of a man
- Studio bust portraits (one inverted) of a man with his hair parted down the middle, he wears a pin-striped coat and a patterned tie.
- Men--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a man
- Studio portrait of a man with a side-parted hairstyle and a handlebar moustache in a sack suit a bow tie, a handkerchief and a watch chain. The man holds a cigar and poses beside a wicker chair. Shows a derby hat on the chair and a painted backdrop.
- Men--1890-1910.; Studio props--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of a woman
- Studio bust portrait of a woman with facial wrinkles. The woman wears her hair pulled tightly back, a dress with a buttoned bodice, probably velvet lapels, puffed sleeves, a high collar and a bow with a broach attached to it.
- Aged persons--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of an infant
- Studio portrait of a baby in a long dress with a high yoke and a full skirt. The baby has curly hair and is posed on a woven rug on a chair.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portrait of men and women
- Studio portrait of two couples. The men wear sack suits with vests, ties, boutonnieres, and hold wide-brimmed felt hats. The women wear corsets, dresses with long, fitted jackets, puffed sleeves, bar pins, and flowers or corsages. One woman wears a...
- Men--1890-1910.; Women--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]
- Portraits of an infant
- Studio portraits (one inverted) of a baby in a long dress with lace ruffles on the hem, collar and cuffs, and a linen or cotton jacket with a scalloped edge. The baby wears a bonnet decorated with bows and tied under the chin.
- Infants--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1905?]