Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Petal shop
- Interior of a florist shop in Denver, Colorado. There are cut flowers and vases on the floor, tables, and shelves. There is a set of stairs going up. The backs of picture frames are in the foreground.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Florist shops--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Harry Hoffman liquor
- Night view of Harry Hoffman's Cut Price Liquor store at Curtis and 18th (Eighteenth) Streets in Denver, Colorado. Windows display bottles of Calvert whiskey; neon signs read "Harry Hoffman's," "Liquor," and "Free Parking."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Denverv--1950-1960.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Window displays--American--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Dickie King filling station
- Cars at King's gas station. A mechanic looks under the hood of one car behind the fuel pumps. Signs read: "Happy Motoring," "King's," "General Auto Repair."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Happy events
- Outside Harry Hoffman's Cut Price Liquor store at night in Denver, Colorado. The glass display windows in the front of the store show rows of bottles of Calvert whiskey. Signs read: "Harry Hoffman's" in neon, "Clear heads agree: Happy Events call...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Window displays--American--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Harry Hoffman liquors
- Interior of Harry Hoffman's Cut Price Liquor store at night in Denver, Colorado. Two men (George Papadias on the right) hold bottles of whisky and stand by advertising.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Liquor stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Whiskey--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- McCrea - demolition
- La Veta apartment building on 2018-2029 California Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is five stories tall and has an exterior fire escape. Two men, one is African American, wear construction hats and stand...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fire escapes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Large house with '57 Chevy
- Large two story brick house with dormers and a covered front porch probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A 1957 Chevy car is parked next to the house. Some snow covers the ground and car.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Large house
- An African American man stands in front of a large house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has dormer windows and a covered front porch. The glass from one of the dormer windows is missing. The front door is...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Laveta [sic] apts.
- La Veta apartment building on 2018-2029 California Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is five stories tall and has an exterior fire escape. An African American man wearing a construction hat stands in an...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Fire escapes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- McCrea - IGA demolition
- Demolition of I.G.A. Stores at the corner of East 22nd Street and Washington in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The top of the building has been torn down and scaffolding surrounds the bottom of the building. A construction...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Older house with bar, Pontiac
- Abandoned three story brick house with broken windows probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A man wears a construction hat and stands in the opening of a 3rd story window. Unique Cleaners is next to the house.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- McCrea demolition
- An empty commercial block probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Empty stores and shops line the street. An African American man stands in front of a store with signs that read: "For Rent," "Toy Center," and "Moving to 1514...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Stores &...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Very large older house
- Large abandoned brick house with broken windows probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has a round window, covered front porch, and a brick spire.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Cousins Jan. 66 for card 63 Xmas
- Charles Lilburn Cousins, an African American, poses with his wife and daughter in front of their house at night. The house and trees in the yard are decorated for Christmas and New Year's with garland, ornaments, stars, and signs that read:...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1966
- Caldwell alleys project
- Abandoned row houses probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The windows of the two story brick buildings are covered with boards, weeds grow on the sidewalk, and graffiti is painted on the side of the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Row houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Caldwell "alleys" project
- Abandoned apartment buildings probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The windows of the two story brick building are either missing or covered with boards, weeds grow on the sidewalk, and the metal awnings over the front...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- McCrea demolition
- Large abandoned brick house with broken windows probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has a fire escape, wrap-around covered front porch, and a chimney. An African American man wears a hard hat and stands in...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Equity bldg
- Two story commercial building in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Awnings are over the shop windows. A sign in the window of store at 2563 Welton Street reads: "Future Home of Equity Savings & Loan Company Will open for business...
- Equity Savings and Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1954?]
- Equity bldg
- Two story commercial building in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Awnings are over the shop windows. A sign in the window of store address 2563 Welton Street reads: "Future Home of Equity Savings & Loan Association Will open for...
- Equity Savings and Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Drug...
- [1954?]
- Equity bldg
- Two story commercial building in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A neon sign hangs from the store at 2563 Welton Street it reads: "Equity Savings." The sign on the shop window reads: "Equity Savings and Loan Association."...
- Equity Savings and Loan Association (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Banks--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [1955?]
- Our savior's birthday
- Sarah Sims, an African-American (Black) woman, wears a choir robe, holds a book, and stands in front of her house at night. The house is decorated for Christmas. Statues and cut outs of choir singers stand in line with the woman. A large paper...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1957
- Equity bldg
- Two African American men stand under a lamp post on a street corner probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. On the opposite street corner is Johnnies Buffet. Cars are parked on the street.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Cafeterias--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Lincoln market
- Interior of a grocery store probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Items for sale crowd the shelves and counters. The staff, including African Americans, pose in the store.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Employees--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Leroy Smith in front of store
- Leroy Smith, an African American, stands in front of Rhythm Records Sport Shop on 26th and Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. He wears a double breasted suit. The store has an awning above the front windows and a...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Smith, Leroy.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- T. S. Williams - Radio Drug
- Radio Pharmacy on the corner of 26th and Welton Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A neon sign hangs from the second floor of the building and reads: "Drugs" and "Meadow Gold Ice Cream." A woman looks in the shop...
- Radio Pharmacy (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Drugstores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Street with cars
- Street lined with parked cars probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Residential streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Roxy
- The Roxy theater on the 2500 block of Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The marquis advertises: "R Mitchum S Hayward Lusty Men." The Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch is on the corner of 26th and Welton...
- Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch--1950-1960.; Roxy Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Motion picture...
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Roxy
- The Roxy theater on the 2500 block of Welton Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The marquis advertises: "R Mitchum S Hayward Lusty Men." The Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch is on the corner of 26th and Welton...
- Denver Public Library Cosmopolitan Branch--1950-1960.; Roxy Theater (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Motion picture...
- [1952]
- Moore plumbing
- Moore's Plumbing Inc. store at night probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A neon sign hangs from the building and reads: "Moore's Plumbing Inc." The address painted on the front door is "2412." The interior of the shop...
- Moore's Plumbing Inc. (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Night--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Plumbing stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Kirk Mortuary
- Kirk Mortuary, 2101 Marion St. on the corner of 21st and Marion St. in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The stucco building is one story. Cars park on the street.
- Kirk Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Morgues & mortuaries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Sarah Sims (house at Christmas)
- Sarah Sims, an African-American woman, wears a choir robe, holds a book, and stands in front of her house at night. The house is decorated for Christmas. Statues and cut outs of choir singers stand in a line in front of the house. A large paper...
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- 1957
- Granberry bldg
- Granberry Mortuary, at 25th (Twenty-fifth) and Ogden Streets in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Spanish Colonial style building has flying buttresses at each side, towers, an arched door, and stained glass windows. A covered...
- Granberry Mortuary (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Morgues & mortuaries--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Curzon bldg
- Petal Shop florist, 2458 25th Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The brick building is two stories and has an awning over the front door. A neon sign with the name of the shop hangs from corner of the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Florists--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Curzon bldg
- Petal Shop florist, 2458 25th Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The brick building is two stories and has an awning over the front door. A neon sign with the name of the shop hangs from corner of the building. The Sharp...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clothing stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Florists--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Boggess Bldg
- Three story brick building on 34th and Franklin Street in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The first floor has the Penny Saver Super Market, a notions and dry goods store, and the Lincoln Bar. The upper two floors are possibly the...
- Cole (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Shops & stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Cheltenham Elementary School
- View of Cheltenham Elementary School near West Colfax Avenue and Irving Street in the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Cars are parked in front.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1960.; Cheltenham Elementary School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; West Colfax (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Mitchell School
- Maria Mitchell School at 32nd and Lafayette Streets, Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1970.; Mitchell School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Wyatt School
- G. W. Wyatt Public School located at 3620 Franklin Street in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1970.; Cole (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Wyatt School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Mrs. Saunders bldg.
- Two African American men stand under a lamp post on a street corner probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. On the opposite street corner is Johnnies Buffet. Cars park on the street.
- African Americans--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Cafeterias--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.
- [between 1940 and 1960?]
- Manual
- Manual Training High School in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Children walk on the sidewalks.
- Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1950-1960.; Manual Training High School (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Caldwell 1953 Christmas
- House at night decorated for Christmas probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The lawn is filled with lit snowmen, candles, and a miniature village. An illuminated sleigh is on the roof of the house.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Caldwell 1953 Christmas
- A house at 21st and Race Street, 2000 E. 21st (Twenty-first) Avenue inthe City Park West neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house is decorated for Christmas, the lawn is outlined with electric candles, a cross is in the yard.
- City Park West (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Shorter AME church
- Shorter African Methodist Episcopal Church, Twenty third (23rd) and Cheyenne Streets, Denver, Colorado. It is in the mission style, with towers, arches, and hip roof.
- Shorter African Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Methodist Episcopal churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Zion Baptist
- Zion Baptist Church in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is made of stone and has a bell tower. "Christ is All" is painted above the entrance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Baptist churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Church with Chrysler
- View of the New Hope Baptist Church at 22nd (Twenty-second) and Ogden Street in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The rusticated stone Gothic Revival style church has a square tower, stained glass, and a rounded addition.
- New Hope Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--Buildings--1960-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Zion Baptist
- Zion Baptist Church in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building is made of stone and has a bell tower. "Christ is All" is painted above the entrance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Baptist churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- New Hope Baptist Church
- View of the New Hope Baptist Church on the corner of 22nd (Twenty-second) and Ogden Street in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The rusticated stone Gothic Revival church has a large tower and stained glass. A sign reads: "Jesus...
- New Hope Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- McCrea demo
- Abandoned house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The bungalow is two stories and has a covered front porch. Next to the house is a pile of bricks and the remains of a building foundation after a demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Demo
- House probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The bungalow is two stories and has a covered front porch. Next to the house is a pile of bricks and the remains of a building foundation after a demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Modern triplex
- One story brick triplex house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The ranch style house has three separate entrances.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]