Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Seating at Red Rocks Park
- Shows the seats and stairs under construction at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Red Rocks Park, Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Amphitheater (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Amphitheaters--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.; Construction--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Seating Area at Red Rocks Park Amphitheater
- Shows the seating area under construction at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Red Rocks Par, Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado. Shows one of the two stairways.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Amphitheater (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Amphitheaters--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.; Construction--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Orpheum Theater
- Interior view of the multi-level Orpheum Theater in Denver, Colorado at 1515 Welton Street. Shows balcony and gallery seating, the stage, ornate decoration, box seating and orchestra pit with lights and music stands.
- Orpheum Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Stage at Red Rocks Park
- A side view of the stage and seating area at Red Rocks amphitheater under construction, Red Rocks Park, Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Amphitheater (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Amphitheaters--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.; Construction--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Grand Staircase at Red Rocks Park
- A view of the Grand Staircase that leads up to the seating area during construction at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Red Rocks Park, Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado. The building next to the staircase includes the Public Comfort Stations and the...
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Amphitheater (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Amphitheaters--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.; Construction--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- D&RGW dining car interior one of 4-36 seat diners - built May 1927 by American Car & Foundry Co
- Interior view of a Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad car; shows teenaged boys eating, and Railroad employees waiting in the kitchen door.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company.--1920-1930.; Eating & drinking--1920-1930.; Interiors--1920-1930.; Railroad dining cars--1920-1930.; Railroad employees--1920-1930.; Teenagers--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- D&RG NG open observation car #502, "Argus" and parlor car "Camp Bird" on eastbound train #316 at Lake Junction, Colorado
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad narrow gauge train #316 stops with passenger cars "Argus" and "Camp Bird" at the Gunnison River and Lake Fork Junction (became Blue Mesa Reservoir), Gunnison County, Colorado. People wave from the coaches; a gazebo...
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company.--1910-1920.; Gunnison County (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Gunnison River (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Gunnison County--1910-1920.; Passengers--Colorado--Gunnison County--1910-1920.; Railroad...
- 1912?
- Central City Opera House interior
- View, from the stage, of the seating section of the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado. Rows of wooden chairs with arched backs and spindles are in three sections, with two aisles running from stage to lobby. Exit doors are on...
- Central City Opera House--1930-1950.; Central City (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Interiors--1930-1950.; Opera houses--Colorado--Central City--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1950]
- Winterfest on the Hill
- Albany Hotel, bar
- Interior view of the bar and lounge at the Albany Hotel, after remodeling designed by architect Burnham Hoyt, at 17th (Seventeenth) and Stout Streets in Denver, Colorado. The modern style decor includes a bar with rounded corners and a rounded...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Architecture--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Barrooms--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bars (Furniture)--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Dining tables--1930-1940.;...
- [1936]
- Report of Henry A. Buchtel Pastor Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Denver, Colorado
- This is a report submitted to the Quarterly Conference at the close of Henry A. Buchtel's term as pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church. During his tenor the church raised money to build a new building at 1820 Broadway in Denver, Colo. The...
- Buchtel, Henry Augustus, 1847-1924.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; North Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Methodist churches--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- 1891 March 30
- Honoring and celebrating Reverend Frank M. Davis : 15th pastoral anniversary.
- Booklet created by Zion Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado celebrating fifteen years of service by Reverend Frank M. Davis.
- Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.); Davis, Frank M.--pastor.; Clergy--Colorado--Denver.; Community churches--Colorado--Denver.; African American churches--Colorado--Denver.; Baptists--Colorado--Denver.
- 2008 July
- Plymouth Notes
- This is a news letter for the congregation of Plymouth Congregational Church. There is an article about raising money for different church projects. They would like to have an auditorium and a pipe organ. The newsletter has notices for...
- Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; First Plymouth Congregational Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1898 January 30
- Highland Tavern
- View of the entrance to the Highland Tavern at 3400 Navajo Street in the Highland Neighborhood, Denver Colorado. The building is a single story red brick structure with large windows facing an outdoor seating area. A sign above the door is...
- Highland Tavern (Denver, Colo.)--2010-2020.; Highland (Denver, Colo.)--2010-2020.; Denver (Colo.)--2010-2020.; Bars (Drinking establishments); Highland Tavern (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Bars (Drinking...
- 2010
- Cheesman Park rustic shelter
- View of the rustic shelter (1906) in Cheesman Park, 1000 High Street, in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. High rise apartments are in the distance. Reinhard Schuetze, a landscape architect, designed the park and the log-and-wood...
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1990-2000.; Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Gazebos.; Historic buildings.; Gazebos--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Historic...
- 1994
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Number 3, 1911 January 14
- Red Dot Oil
- Cars are in a parking lot at the Red Dot Oil Company offices in the Union Station neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A building nearby reads "School Supply Co., Seating" and a smokestack reads "Burlington Route." Shows warehouses and frame buildings.
- Red Dot Oil Company--Buildings--1930-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Industrial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.; Petroleum industry--Colorado--Denver--1930-1950.
- [between 1930 and 1945?]
- Orpheum Theater
- Interior view of the Orpheum Theater at 1515 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado. Shows box seating, the parquet section, the orchestra pit, stage, curtain, music stands and ornate decorations.
- Orpheum Theater (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Tabor Theater curtain
- Interior view of the Tabor Theater, located at 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. Shows the painted curtain, proscenium, parquet seating, orchestra pit and ornate molding. An inscription on the curtain reads: "So...
- Tabor Grand Opera House (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theater curtains--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Horse racing
- View of a crowd in the grandstands near the racetrack at Overland Park in Denver, Colorado. U. S. flags fly from the roof of the seating area.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Overland Park (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1910.; Grandstands--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Interior of Alexander Aircraft Factory, one of the largest civil- aircraft factories in the country at this time
- Interior view of the Alexander Aircraft Company factory, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, show workers at machines, lathes, drill presses with ceiling mounted belt drives, an airplane body, and a break seating area.
- Alexander Aircraft Company--Facilities--1920-1930.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Airplane industry--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1920-1930.; Airplanes--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1920-1930.
- 1928
- Sunflower carnival parade
- Sunflower (Flower) Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs: four passengers ride in a flower covered, horse drawn carriage with back to back seating. The wheels are covered in cloth and decorated with star wreaths. They wear white clothing; the women...
- Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Carriages & coaches--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Floats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades &...
- 1899
- The Agora at Red Rocks Park
- A view of the foyer, which includes the concessions and public comfort stations during construction, at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Red Rocks Park, Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Amphitheater (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Amphitheaters--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.; Construction--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Red Rocks Park
- A view of construction at Red Rocks Amphitheater, Red Rocks Park, Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado. Shows the stage and seating area.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Amphitheater (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Amphitheaters--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.; Construction--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Construction at Red Rocks Park Amphitheater
- Shows workers at work on the seating at Red Rocks Park Amphitheater, Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Denver Mountain Parks--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Amphitheater (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Red Rocks Park (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Amphitheaters--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.; Construction--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1950.;...
- [between 1930 and 1950?]
- Paramount Theatre
- Interior view of the Paramount Theater designed by Temple Hoyne Buell in Denver, Colorado; shows seating and ornate decorative borders, lamps, sculpture, garlands, and scenes.
- Buell, Temple Hoyne, 1895-1990--Homes & haunts.; Paramount Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1960.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1960.
- [between 1930 and 1960?]
- Curtain at Elitce's [sic] Garden, Denver Garden, Denver
- Elitch Garden's original summer stock theater curtain, West Thirty-eighth Avenue, Denver, Colorado, with proscenium and decorative scene painted on curtain; shows English side gable cottage with walled fence garden; quote at bottom of curtain: "Ann...
- Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1910-1930.; Theater curtains--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [1940-1949?]
- Flower show - Denver Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium, during a flower show, in Denver, Colorado; shows floral arrangements, a model tower, interior seating, a British Union Jack, United States flags, bunting, and cards: "Exhibited by Daniels and Fisher...
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flower shows--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926
- Flower show - Denver Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium, during a flower show, in Denver, Colorado; shows balcony seating and tables of floral arrangements.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flower shows--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926
- Stage at Denver City Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows the stage, the proscenium arch with molded plaster ornaments, a scrim curtain with embroidery, the orchestra pit, box and main floor seating.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- View of sidewall panels - Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, an exit, molding, a fire hose, and painted ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- View of sidewall panels
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, an exit, molding, a fire hose, and painted ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- View of sidewall panels - Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, an exit, molding, and painted ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1939?]
- Margaret Wilson singing at the dedication of the organ
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows an audience in floor and balcony seating.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1918 March
- Front view of Municipal organ
- Interior view at the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows the organ pipe housing, tracery, bas relief ornaments, the console / keyboard, pianos, ceiling light fixtures, and seating.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Organs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918?]
- Municipal organ
- Interior view at the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows the organ pipe housing, tracery, bas relief ornaments, the console / keyboard, pianos, ceiling light fixtures, and seating.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Organs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918?]
- Elector for the console
- Interior view at the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows a lift at the edge of the stage (for the pipe organ console), box and floor seating.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918?]
- Side wall panels auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows balcony seating and cast or faux wall ornaments.
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [1918?]
- Denver, education, schools, public, Byers
- Interior view of auditorium, Byers Junior High, Denver, Colorado; shows a stage, seating, a piano, a Byers pennant, and hanging lamps.
- Byers Junior High School (Denver, Colo.)--Facilities--1920-1930.; Denver Public Schools--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.;...
- [between 1921 and 1930?]
- El Jebel Temple, Denver
- Interior view of the El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado; shows theater seating, columns with Egyptian motifs and acanthus leaves, and stars affixed to ceiling. The murals in the building were painted by Jens Eriksen. The architects were...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Freemasons--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Interiors.; Eriksen, Jens.
- [between 1907 and 1920?]
- Freemasons, Consistory, Denver
- Interior view of (possibly) Freemason Colorado Consistory Number One auditorium in Denver, Colorado; shows theater seating, arched stage, painted backdrop, and eagle logo with lettering: "Spes Mea en Deo Est," and "32" in triangle.
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Freemasons--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- Interior of Feltman & Curme Quality Shoes
- Interior view of the Feltman and Curme shoe store in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, shelves, and a sign: "Hosiery & Bags."
- Feltman & Curme (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Shoe stores--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- El Jebel Temple, interior
- Interior view of El Jebel Masonic Temple in Denver, Colorado; shows auditorium seating, vaulted ceiling, columns, and Egyptian ornament with hieroglyphics and scarabs. The murals were painted by Jens Eriksen and the building was designed by the...
- El Jebel Temple (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Freemasons--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Interiors.; Eriksen, Jens.
- [between 1907 and 1920]
- Box A Tabor Grand
- Interior view of the Tabor theater in Denver, Colorado; shows box seating, carved wood railings, columns, and curtains.
- Tabor Grand Opera House (Denver, Colo.)--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [between 1881 and 1890?]
- Interior of newly decorated Tabor theater
- Interior view of the Tabor theater in Denver, Colorado; shows seating, coffered ceilings, light fixtures, ornate flourishes, and spotlights.
- Tabor Grand Opera House (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1930 October 31
- Broadway Theater interior
- Interior view of the Broadway Theater in Denver, Colorado; shows box seating, ornate grillwork, and onion domes.
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1915 May 21
- Hotel Jerome, Aspen, Colorado
- Interior view of the front lobby of the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado; decor includes a tile floor, end tables, a sofa, sideboards, fireplace with mantle and mirror, pillars with leafy capitals, lamps with lampshades, and a chair with hatrack...
- Hotel Jerome (Aspen, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Aspen (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors.; Lobbies--Colorado--Aspen--1940-1950.
- 1946
- Jerome Hotel lobby
- Interior view of the lobby of the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado; features large columns with leafy capitals, potted plants, velvet sofa with wood trim, sideboards, wood bench with mirror and hat rack, and a fireplace with an ornate mirror with...
- Hotel Jerome (Aspen, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Aspen (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Interiors.; Lobbies--Colorado--Aspen--1940-1950.
- [between 1947 and 1950?]
- Fun house ride at Lakeside Amusement Park
- View of a wooden seating platform that is is part of a ride at Lakeside Amusement Park in Lakeside (Jefferson County), Colorado. The platform is on a track under a wood frame enclosure. Signs on the walls read: "Our Object Is To Amuse, By No Means...
- Lakeside (Colo.)--1910-1940.; Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1940.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1940.; Amusement rides--Colorado--Lakeside--1910-1940.
- [between 1910 and 1940?]
- Interior of the Opera House, 1933
- Interior view of Tabor Opera House, Leadville, Colorado, across the wooden floor of the stage to the seating area where Muriel Wolle sits in a first row seat, between Eugene Irey (student) seated on the edge of the stage and June West, standing....
- Tabor Opera House--1930-1940.; Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors.; Opera houses--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Theatrical productions--1930-1940.; Wolle, Muriel Sibell, 1898-1977.
- 1933