Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Orpheum theater
- Rooftop view of the Orpheum theater at 1527 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story building has an ornate entryway and tower with a domed roof. Automobiles are parked nearby. Signs read: "Orpheum Radio Keith Orpheum Vaudeville...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Orpheum theater
- Rooftop view of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Automobiles and pedestrians are nearby. Signs read: "Horseshoe Inn," "The Ness Music Co.," "Colorado Foot Comfort Station," "Pictures & Frames," "Columbine...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Orpheum theater
- View of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The three-story building has an ornate entryway and a clock tower with a domed roof. Signs read: "Orpheum Modern Vaudeville" and "Orpheum Devoted to Modern Vaudeville...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Tabor Theater
- View of the Tabor theater 16th (Sixteenth) Street entrance in Denver, Colorado. People, boys, and bicycles are by the arched entry and ticket window; electric signs read: "Continuous Vaudeville 5 [cents] 10 [cents]." Poster advertises "The Balkan...
- Tabor Grand Opera House (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Doors & doorways--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1920
- The Orpheum Theater
- An exterior view of the Orpheum Theater, a vaudeville theater, located on 1537 Welton Street in Denver, Colorado. The theater is decorated with ribbons and small international flags for All Nationality Week. A sign reads: "Orpheu[m] Modern...
- Vaudeville--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.
- [between 1900 and 1930]
- Crowd gathered on Curtis St.
- People crowd Curtis Street in front of the Pantages Vaudeville Theater in Denver, Colorado. Theater sign reads: "Pantages, The Bright Spot of Denver, Mlle. Verna, Mersereau & Co., Pharaohs Temple, A Memory of Old Egypt, Gray Trio, Music, Mirth and...
- Pantages Vaudeville Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Crystal Theater
- View of a theater in Denver, Colorado; shows an ornate building with garland friezes, round window, and an electric sign: "The Crystal Theatre." Other lettering reads: "George Ira Adams," "Continuous Vaudeville, 4 Shows Daily, Matinees, Nights,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Vaudeville shows--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1903 and 1909]
- Detroit, Mich.
- Aerial view of Detroit (Wayne County), Michigan. The Wayne County Building, located at 600 Randolph Street, is built in the English Baroque style, with a blend of Beaux-Arts and neo-classical elements. The five story building has a four tiered...
- Detroit (Mich.)--1900-1910.; Detroit River (Mich. and Ont.)--1900-1910.; Cities & towns.; City & town life.; Government facilities.; Rivers.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Cheyenne Frontier Days R. R. cars
- View of a railroad car used to transport performers for Cheyenne Frontier Days at Union Station in Denver, Colorado. A banner on the car reads: "New York or Bust Bronco Busting The Biggest Vaudeville Set on Earth."
- Union Station (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Cheyenne Frontier Days--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Railroad cars--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1905]
- Panoramic view of Denver
- Center of panorama view from Capitol building, Denver, Colorado, looking northwest up 16th (Sixteenth) Street; shows Arapahoe County Court House, Majestic Building, and the Brown Palace on 17th (Seventeenth) and Broadway. Signs read: "A. T. Wilson,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910]
- Miniture [sic] train, Elitch Garden, Denver
- Miniature steam-powered train, Elitch's Gardens, Denver, Colorado; Fred Root built steam engines for Elitch's (viewed as engineer); men, women and small children riding train; benches, tables and refreshment stand, background; directional signs "To...
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Miniature railroads--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Three men
- Men pose in suits and ties, smiling; one holds a tweed hat. Poster reads: "Orpheum Theater, The Best of Vaudeville."
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Curtis Street
- View of Curtis Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians walk near parked automobiles. Signs on buildings read: "Empress Pantage's Vaudeville," "Horace W. Bennett & CO. Agents Quincy Bldg. Rents Real Estate Fire Insurance," "Drink," and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Pedestrians--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Colo. National Bank bldg., W. E. & A. A. Fisher architects, Seerie brothers construction Co.
- View of Colorado National Bank building construction, 17th (seventeenth) and Champa Streets, Denver, Colorado; shows horse-drawn wagons, Tabor Opera House, statue atop Mining Exchange Building, and signs: "L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Company,"...
- Colorado National Bank--Buildings--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.;...
- September 15, 1914
- Night - Curtis Street
- Night view of Curtis Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows streetcar tracks, cars, snow, and signs: "Pool," "Fox Strand," "Princess," "Rialto," "St. James," "Watrous," "America," "Empress Pantages Vaudeville," "Colonial," "Chop Suey," and "Royal."
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Electric signs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Sixteenth and Curtis
- View of the intersection of 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows pedestrian traffic, automobiles, and office buildings with storefronts and signs: "Nast Photos," "The Scholtz Drug Co," and "Majestic Vaudeville." Onion...
- Nast Photo Studio (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Scholtz Drug Company (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; City & town life--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Drug...
- [between 1900 and 1901?]
- Girl on a swing
- Daughter of a UMWA coal miner on strike against CF&I, wearing a hat and dress, rides a swing in Ludlow, Las Animas County, Colorado. Signs read: "Theater Vaudeville - Lumber Company."
- Colorado Fuel and Iron Company--Strikes--1910-1920.; United Mine Workers of America--Strikes--1910-1920.; Coal Strike, Colo., 1913-1914.; Ludlow (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Children swinging--Colorado--Ludlow--1910-1920.;...
- 1913 or 1914
- Empress Theater
- View of the Empress Theater at 1615 Curtis Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Pedestrians walk nearby. Signs on the building read: "Empress 10 20 30 [cents]" and "Vaudeville Acts."
- Empress Theater (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Orpheum theater
- View of the Orpheum theater at 1537 Welton Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. An effigy labeled "Old Man Depression" hangs from the marquee. Signs read: "Good Times Are Here!" and "Orpheum Opens Soon Big Event All Denver Is Waiting For Great RKO...
- Orpheum Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1930]
- Center Theater, Denver
- View of the Center Theater entrance and marquee at 1621 Curtis Street in Denver, Colorado; shows neon sign and lettering: "Vaudeville Sensational Nude Dancer Flo Ash," "Louise Fazenda - Maude Eburne Doughnuts and Society."
- Center Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1940.; Electric signs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.; Marquees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.
- [between 1915 and 1937]
- Center Theater, Denver
- View of the Center Theater entrance and marquee at 1621 Curtis Street in Denver, Colorado; shows neon sign and lettering: "Vaudeville Sensational Nude Dancer Flo Ash - Held Over," "The Watkins Twins," "Norman Nasarr," "The Junior Wranglers," "Wade...
- Center Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1910-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1940.; Electric signs--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.; Marquees--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1940.
- [between 1915 and 1937]
- Princess Theater
- View of the Princess Theater at 1620 Curtis Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. The four-story building has an ornate theater entryway decorated with electric lights. Automobiles, pedestrians, and bicyclists are nearby. Signs read: "Frank Mayo...
- Princess Theater (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1922]
- Alcazar Theatre, Cafe & Bar
- View of the Alcazar Theatre on 20th (Twentieth) Street in Denver, Colorado; shows storefronts and signs: "Alcazar Theatre Burlesque Vaudeville," and "1321 20th St."
- Alcazar Theatre (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Downtown Denver
- Rooftop view of downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Orpheum Theater, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Kittredge Building, and the Majestic Building. The Pioneer Monument on Colfax Avenue is visible. Signs read:...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Downtown Denver
- Rooftop view of downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Orpheum Theater, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Kittredge Building, and the Majestic Building. Signs read: "The Stanley Motor Carriage Co.," "Orpheum Modern...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Downtown Denver
- Rooftop view of downtown Denver, Colorado. Buildings include the Arapahoe County Courthouse, Orpheum Theater, Daniels and Fisher Tower, Kittredge Building, and the Majestic Building. Signs read: "The Stanley Motor Carriage Co.," "Orpheum Modern...
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- D.W. Griffith's two million dollar spectacle "Intolerance"
- Panoramic view of men and women, members of the the resident vaudeville cast and orchestra of the Broadway Theater at 1756 Broadway in Denver, Colorado during the run of the movie "Intolerance." Shows a canopied entrance. Signs read: "D.W....
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Musicians--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1916 and 1917?]
- Off the stage view of the members of the New York Winter Garden's supreme spectacular musical extravaganza, Show of Wonders
- Panoramic view of part of the 150 member cast of "Show of Wonders," a vaudeville revue presented at the Broadway Theater, 1756 Broadway, in Denver, Colorado. A woman with a feather in her hat stands between the stars of the show, Eugene and Willie...
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Howard, Eugene.; Howard, Willie, 1886-1949.
- 1918, Feb. 11
- Chas. Chic Sale & Co. in Gay Paree Broadway Theatre Denver, Colo.
- Panoramic view of men and women, members of the cast and crew of the musical revue "Gay Paree" with vaudeville comedian Charles "Chic" Sale, presented at the Broadway Theater at 1756 Broadway in Denver, Colorado. A Boston terrier sits on the lap of...
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Dogs--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Monkeys--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Sale, Chic.
- 1927, Sept. 5
- Show of Wonders cast and crew
- Panoramic view of part of the 150 member cast of "Show of Wonders," a vaudeville revue presented at the Broadway Theater, 1756 Broadway, in Denver, Colorado. A woman with a feather in her hat stands between Eugene and Willie Howard at the front...
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- 1918
- Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean in the "Greenwich Village Follies" Broadway Theatre, Denver, Colo.
- Panoramic view of the "Greenwich Village Follies" company with Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean, a musical and vaudeville revue presented at the Broadway Theater at 1756 Broadway in Denver, Colorado. Ed Gallagher sits at center and holds his hat; Al...
- Broadway Theater (Denver, Colo.)--People--1920-1930.; Gallagher & Shean--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Actors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Theaters--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Gallagher, Ed.; Shean, Al, 1868-1949.
- 1925, Feb 25
- Wild West Show original company
- The original cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show poses for a group portrait. William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody sits in the center of the second row wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Seated on the ground in front of Cody is John Y. Nelson, driver...
- Bogardus, Adam--Family--1880-1890.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826--Family.; Indians of North America--1880-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Ma Whitaker.; Baker, Johnny, d. 1931.; Bogardus, Adam.; Hathaway, Seth.; Keen,...
- [1884?]
- Northwest on 15th Street from Welton Street, Denver, Colorado during Knights Templar 32nd Triennial Conclave.
- View of 15th (Fifteenth) Street in the Central Business District in Denver, Colorado. Commercial buildings and storefronts line the street. The street and buildings are decorated for the 32nd Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar with American...
- Knights Templar (Masonic order). Conclave--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- August 1913
- People unidentified
- Two women and a man stand in front of the main gate of the Tuileries in Englewood, Colorado. The Tuileries amusement park, or the Tuileries Gardens, existed from 1906 and 1913. "Tuileries" appears at the top of the brick gate, is studded with light...
- Englewood (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Amusement parks--Colorado--Englewood--1900-1920.; Gillpatrick, Vera Terrell.; Gillpatrick, William.
- [between 1906 and 1913]
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Theaters. Lyceum
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Theaters. Orpheum (old)
- Western History Subject Index
- Denver. Theaters. Vaudeville
- Elitch Theater
- Built in 1890 by John and Mary Elitch, this theater is a representative example of 19th-century Resort style architecture. John died while on tour in 1891, leaving Mary to manage the theater and the surrounding gardens and amusement park. The...
- Elitch Gardens (Denver, Colo.); West Highland (Denver, Colo.); Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Architecture--Colorado--Denver--History.
- Undated
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 31, 1910 July 30
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 4 Number 27, 1912 July 6
- East Denver High School: 1915
- 1915 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1915
- The Annual: East Denver High School, 1916
- 1916 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1916
- Annual: East Denver High School, 1917
- 1917 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1917
- East Denver High School Annual: Class of 1918
- 1918 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1918
- East Denver High School Annual: 1910
- 1910 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1910
- East Denver High School Annual: 1911
- 1911 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1911
- East Denver High School Annual: 1912
- 1912 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1912
- Denver High School: East Side Annual 1913
- 1913 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1913
- The Annual: East Denver High School, 1914
- 1914 Yearbook from East Denver High School.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Yearbooks.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.
- 1914
- Western History Subject Index
- Balloons