Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Boy Scouts
- A group of young African American (Black) and white Boy Scouts dressed in eighteenth century style clothing pose on a stage in Denver, Colorado. The boys wear three-corner hats, knickers, and powdered wigs. They stand on a large piece of paper...
- Boy Scouts of America--Branches, chapters, etc.--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Costumes--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Youth...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Boy Scouts baseball team
- A group of African American (Black) Men, women, and boys pose in front of the T.S. Williams Rental Agency probably in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Some of the boys are dressed in baseball uniforms, others are dressed in...
- Boy Scouts of America--Branches, chapters, etc.--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Boy Scouts baseball team
- A group of African American (Black) Men, women, and boys pose in front of the T.S. Williams Rental Agency probably in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Some of the boys are dressed in baseball uniforms, others are dressed in...
- Boy Scouts of America--Branches, chapters, etc.--1960-1970.; African Americans--Sports--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Baseball players--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Youth...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Bronze Daughters club
- View of a Bronze Daughters club function shows a group of African American (Black) women dressed in full length formal dresses, they stand in a triangular formation probably in the basement of a church in Denver, Colorado. Tall candelabras are...
- Bronze Daughters (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Bronze Daughters club
- View of a Bronze Daughters club function. A group of African American (Black) women dressed in full length formal dresses gather around a table in Denver, Colorado. Candles, a stack of paper plates, and a tray of hors d'oeuvres sit on a table that...
- Bronze Daughters (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Bronze Daughters club
- View of a Bronze Daughters club function. A group of African American (Black) women sit at a banquet table in Denver, Colorado. Several of the women wear ornate and stylish hats. The table is set for coffee.
- Bronze Daughters (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Bull Moose Club
- View of a Bull Moose Club function. A choir of African American (Black) and white children in uniforms stand on risers and sing in Denver, Colorado. A man in a suit jacket sits at a piano and a man with a bass is nearby.
- Bull Moose Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Children--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Choirs (Music)--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Bull Moose Club
- View of a Bull Moose Club function. An African American (Black) man and a white woman stand next to each other in the living room of a house in Denver, Colorado. Several African American women in dresses sit on couches nearby. A portable record...
- Bull Moose Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Bull Moose Club
- View of a Bull Moose Club function shows a group of African American (Black) men in the living room of a house in Denver, Colorado. The men wear suits and narrow neckties. A portable record player and a cabinet radio are against the wall.
- Bull Moose Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Capetowners Club
- View of a Capetowners Club function. An African American (Black) soldier and an African American woman pose near of floral arrangement in Denver, Colorado. The woman wears a formal dress, feather stole, and long white gloves. The man is in a...
- Capetowners Club (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1940-1960.
- [between 1945 and 1955?]
- Capetowners Club
- An African American (Black) couple, members of the Capetowners Club, sit at a bar probably in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. The woman holds a cocktail in her hand and wears a satin floral print dress with a diagonal cut neckline...
- Capetowners Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Capetowners Club
- A group of African American (Black) men and women, members of the Capetowners Club, sit in a booth in a bar probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The women wear long formal dresses and the men wear suits. Cocktails are on...
- Capetowners Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Bars--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Capetowners Club picnic
- A group of African American (Black) women, children, and men pose on and near a picnic table in a campground at a Capetowners picnic, probably near Denver, Colorado. One boy holds a softball in a mitt and another wears a sweatshirt reading:...
- Capetowners Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--1960-1970.; People--Colorado--1960-1970.; Picnics--Colorado--1960-1970.
- [1962?]
- Capetowners Club picnic
- A group of African American (Black) men and women sit in folding yard chairs at a Capetowners Club picnic, probably near Denver, Colorado. A young boy stands next to a man who has his arm around the child. One woman holds a Schlitz beer in her...
- Capetowners Club (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--1960-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--1960-1970.; Picnics--Colorado--1960-1970.
- [1962?]
- Chesterfield Club
- View of a Chesterfield Club function. A group of African American (Black) men and women pose in a living room in Denver, Colorado. The women wear dresses and the men wear suits and narrow ties.
- Chesterfield Club (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1955 and 1965?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- McCrea demo
- Intersection of a busy street filled with cars probably in Denver, Colorado. The surrounding buildings have shops at the street level. Pedestrians are on the sidewalk. The Granite Hotel is in the background.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- McCrea
- Five story building probably in Denver, Colorado. Stores are at street level. "Plash Tailors" has signs in the window that read: "Building to be Torn Down Must Vacate This Location Save 50 [percent] and More."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- 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?]
- 5 story in downtown
- Five story commercial building probably in downtown Denver, Colorado. The shops at street level all have signs posted that they are moving to new locations. The stores include Rifle Range, Quincy Barber Shop, and The Quincy, a bar. A truck is in...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--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?]
- McCrea demo
- Two story building, with small domed roofs at each end, possibly in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A row of cars is in the parking lot next to the building. Sign painted on the adjacent building reads: "[Bek]ins [V]an & Storage...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Buildings--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?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- Demo next to 1 story
- An abandoned house probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The one story house is made of brick. Next to the house is a pile of bricks and the remains of a building foundation after a demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Stone house, 3 trucks
- Two story rusticated stone house with a turret and arched porch probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A sign on the front steps reads: "Being Wrecked by McRea Wrecking Co. AL. 4142." Two McCrea trucks are parked near the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Trucks--Colorado--Denver--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?]
- 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 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?]
- McCrea demo
- View of the abandoned Ironton Apartment building (formerly the Ironton School) in Denver, Colorado. The brick building is two stories and most of the windows are broken or sealed. A metal fence surrounds the building.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Bungalow with add on and workers [sic]
- One story brick bungalow house with a wood addition probably in Denver, Colorado. Sign posted in the window reads: "This Building Will Be Down within [...] days McCrea Wrecking Co. AL54142." A boys stands near some wooden framework.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- McCrea
- A building is torn down, probably in Denver, Colorado. Construction workers stand on top of the torn walls. A high-rise building with a sign: "Farmer's Union" is behind the demolition.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Demolition--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Long 2 story
- Abandoned two story building probably in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Most of the glass windows are broken and the doors are missing. The building is on the corner of a street intersection and appears to be triangular.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- American retinning
- Abandoned building of the American ReTinning Company possibly in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Two construction workers are on the roof. The doors to the building are missing. "Rocky Mountain Retinning Co." is painted on the...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Construction workers--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 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?]
- 1 story with sign
- Brick house in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Sign posted on the front porch reads: "This Building Will Be Down [...] McCrea Wrecking Co. [...]"
- 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?]
- 1 story with sign
- One story wood house with a front porch and two chimneys in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Sign posted on the front porch reads: "This Building Will Be Down [...] days McCrea Wrecking Co. AL54142."
- 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?]
- Shorter housing comp.
- Shorter Arms apartment building on 22nd and Downing Street in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The building has a mansard roof with dormers.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Back of house with garage
- Back view of a house in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. There is a clothes line in the fenced yard and a detached brick garage next to the house.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Backyards--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Back of house, flowers foreground
- Back of a brick house in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. There are awnings over the windows and patio. A detached garage is behind the house.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Backyards--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--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?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- 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?]
- Green's grocery (from rear)
- A brick garage is behind Green's Grocery & Market in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A sign in front of the garage reads: "This Building Will Be Down within [...] days McCrea Wrecking Co. AL54142." Large signs on both the garage...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Garages--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Back of same with another backyard foreground
- Back of a brick house and garage in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The windows and porch of the house have awnings. A white fence surrounds the yard. Numbers on the garage read: "3551."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Garages--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Town & city realty
- House for sale in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. A sign in the front yard reads: "Town & Country Agency." The house is made of brick and has a front porch. House number by the front door is "35."
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]