Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Conoco refinery
- View of the Conoco oil refinery at 5801 Brighton Boulevard in Commerce City (Adams County), Colorado. A large sign near the road reads: "CONOCO." Shows the tanks, towers, and pipes that make up the refinery. Overhead power lines run to the towers....
- Continental Oil Company--Facilities--1970-1980.; Commerce City (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Refineries.; Continental Oil Company--Pictorial works.; Petroleum refineries--Colorado--Commerce City--Pictorial works.; Commerce City (Colo.)--Pictorial works.
- 1977
- Lake City
- bluff are background.; View north down gravel Gunnison Street from Third Street, Lake City, Colorado; shows Conoco Lake Garage on northwest corner with two gas pumps in front and Conoco inverted triangle emblem signs, Texaco Motor Oil with one pump...
- Lake City (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Business districts--Colorado--Lake City--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Lake City--1920-1930.
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Washington Avenue, Golden
- View northwest along Washington Avenue, Golden, Colorado, includes automobiles diagonally parked in front of mainstreet businesses, trolley car tracks, signs: "Conoco," "Conoco Bronze Gasoline," "Fine Travel Information," "Foss Drugs," "Corbetts...
- Golden (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Golden--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930]
- D&RGW, Antonito, Colo. 473 (2-8-2), 63 R.P.O, 306 coach from left rear at depot, train 425 to Santa Fe, Conoco tank car Conx 44 at right.
- View of Denver and Rio Grande Western locomotive 473 (2-8-2), with railroad post office car 63 and passenger coach 306, by the depot at Antonito (Conejos County), Colorado. Shows a man, Conoco tank car 44, and buildings.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1940-1950.; Antonito (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Railroad tank cars--Colorado--Antonito--1940-1950.; Railroads--Colorado--Antonito--1940-1950.
- 1941 July 2
- Bob's Place
- View of Bob's Place on Colorado Boulevard in Glendale (Arapahoe County), Colorado. The abandoned gas station is a rectangular brick building with a car port (porte cochere) with stone covered columns. Part of the facade has been covered with stone,...
- Bob's Place (Glendale, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Glendale (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Abandoned buildings.; Automobile service stations.; Bob's Place (Glendale, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Abandoned buildings--Colorado--Glendale--Pictorial works.; Service...
- 1986
- Demolition of Continental Oil Building
- View of the demolition of the Continental Oil Building (1927; William Bowman, architect) at 1755 Glenarm Street in the Central Business District of Denver, Colorado. Shows cranes and heavy equipment around girders and a concrete wall, the remains...
- Continental Oil Company--1970-1980.; Central Business District (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Demolition.; Hoisting machinery.; Office buildings.; Continental Oil Company--Buildings--Pictorial works.; Hoisting...
- 1978
- Cripple Creek - main intersection
- View of Cripple Creek (Teller County), Colorado; cars are parked on Bennett Street. Business signs read: "Palace Drugs," "Conoco," "Garage," "Theater - Leather Pushers - The Human Monster."
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Business districts--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1940-1950.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1945?]
- Dillon, Colorado
- View of probably Main Street in Dillon (Summit County), Colorado. Shows automobiles parked in front of commercial storefronts. Signs read: "Monty's Drugs," "Cafe Bar," "Coors Beer," "Dillon Drug at Dillon," "Al's Package Liquors," "Staghorn Package...
- Dillon (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Dillon--1950-1960.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Dillon--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960]
- Jefferson, Colorado
- View of a Conoco service and gas station and the Jefferson Store in Jefferson (Park County), Colorado. Shows a United States flag on a flag pole and a sign on the store that reads: "Food, 3.2 Beer, Pop, Ice, Tackle." A Chevrolet Suburban and a...
- Jefferson (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Jefferson--1970-1980.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Jefferson--1970-1980.
- 1978 August
- Post Office and service station
- An elderly man, identified as A.G. Wallihan, poses on a snowy street outside the Lay Post Office in Lay (Moffat County), Colorado. The log post office has a car port, a gas tank, and signs that read: "Conoco, Wallihan Service Station," and "Lay...
- Lay (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Lay--1920-1940.; Post offices--Colorado--Lay--1920-1940.; Wallihan, A. G. (Allen Grant), 1859-1935.
- [between 1920 and 1935?]
- Continental Oil building
- View of the brick Continental Oil building at 18th (Eighteenth) Street and Glenarm Place in downtown Denver, Colorado. The multi-story Art Deco style building has corner towers, battlements, and a round electric sign that reads: "Conoco...
- Continental Oil Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Office buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Petroleum industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Creede
- View of probably Main Street in Creede (Mineral County), Colorado. Shows commercial-style buildings, storefronts, people, sidewalks, unpaved road, parked cars and signs that read: "Conoco," "Good Year Tires," "Soapy Place" and "Creede Pool Hall and...
- Creede (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Business districts--Colorado--Creede--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1950?]
- Greeley
- Cars are on 8th (Eighth) Avenue or parked in front of businesses in Greeley (Weld County), Colorado. Commercial signs read: "Greeley Bowling Club," "Cafe," "Fashion Bar," "De Soto," "Conoco," "Goodrich Tires," "Ford," "Goodyear Tires" and "Dodge...
- Greeley (Colo.)--1930-1950.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Greeley--1930-1950.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Greeley--1930-1950.
- [between 1938 and 1945?]
- Cont. Oil Co. wholesale plant
- Men and a woman pose on and near horse-drawn wagons at the Continental Oil Company (Conoco) wholesale plant in Trinidad (Las Animas County), Colorado. One wagon has a cylindrical tank that reads: "Continental Oil Co." Brick industrial buildings are...
- Continental Oil Company--Facilities--1900-1910.; Trinidad (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Carts & wagons--Colorado--Trinidad--1900-1910.; Petroleum industry--Colorado--Trinidad--1900-1910.
- [1900]
- Grand Junction, Colo.
- View of Main Street in Grand Junction (Mesa County), Colorado. A streetcar is on tracks in the paved street and cars are parked in front of commercial buildings. Shows the brick Avalon Theater and American flags near street lights on sidewalks....
- Grand Junction (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Grand Junction--1920-1930.; Motion picture theaters--Colorado--Grand Junction--1920-1930.; Street railroads--Colorado--Grand Junction--1920-1930.
- 1925
- Flood damage
- Mud and debris cover Bear Creek Avenue in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado, after a flood. Pedestrians walk in front of businesses, and road graders work in the damaged area. Signs read: "Coca Cola," "Conoco," and "Skelly."
- Morrison (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Floods--Colorado--Morrison--1940-1950.; Streets--Colorado--Morrison--1940-1950.
- 1941
- Morrison flood
- Flood damage in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado, consists of standing water on the Mount Vernon Creek bridge, and the collapsed roof a building with a sign: "Dancing." People, trucks, cars and bulldozers crowd the scene; the school is on the...
- Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Mount Vernon Creek (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1940.
- 1938
- Morrison flood
- People in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado, clean up after a flood. Men shovel mud and rocks into a dump truck with lettering: "Jefferson County;" glass cylinder gas pumps are beside them. Power poles front businesses, and signs read: "Conoco,"...
- Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1940.
- 1938
- Morrison flood
- Pedestrians walk on Bear Creek Avenue in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado, after a flood. Trucks are parked in front of businesses with signs: "Budweiser," "Conoco," "Mt. Morrison Garage Germ Processing," "Cafe," "Coca Cola," "Sinclair HC...
- Morrison (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Morrison--1930-1940.
- 1938
- Louise Note was brought in upon a mule train similar - will send a better one sometime
- Winter scene in Silverton, Colorado, of the east side of Greene Street, looking south. A mule train heads north on the the muddy street; the lead animal bears a waving man; the mules that follow are loaded with bundles and boxes. Behind piled snow,...
- Silverton (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Mules--Colorado--Silverton--1910-1920.; Packtrains--Colorado--Silverton--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Silverton--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Mancos Theater
- This theater in Mancos, Montezuma County, Colorado, is a three- story brick building with a dentiled cornice and a diamond shaped marker reading: "1910." Letters over the ground floor entry read: "Theater Entrance;" a payphone is at the corner....
- Mancos (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Theaters--Colorado--Mancos--1980-1990.
- [between 1980 and 1990?]
- Salida
- Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado, "F" Street is busy with cars, pedestrians, and a bicycle. A white letter "S" is on Tenderfoot Mountain; signs read: "B. F. Goodrich Peeples Auto and Home Supply," "Fine Candy," "Palace Hotel," "Case," "Hudson," and...
- Salida (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Automobiles--Colorado--Salida--1940-1950.; Business districts--Colorado--Salida--1940-1950.; Streets--Colorado--Salida--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Rollinsville, Colo.
- View of Rollinsville, Gilpin County, Colorado, shows soft top automobiles and pedestrians on the dirt main street, false front business with sign: "Redman's General Store," with Conoco gas pump. A crude sign to the side reads: "Good - Se[?] Roo[ms]...
- Rollinsville (Colo.)--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Rye, Colorado
- View along main street of Rye, Pueblo County, Colorado, shows houses, trees, shrubs, cars and a "Conoco" sign.
- Rye (Colo.)--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Rye, Colorado
- View of a paved street in Rye, Pueblo County, Colorado, shows cars and trucks, sidewalks, flat-roofed commercial buildings with "Conoco" and "KCG Upholstering Furniture," signs.
- Rye (Colo.)--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Wiggins
- Main Street, in Wiggins, Morgan County, Colorado, has a columned town hall and signs: "Vance Hotel," "Cafe, Meals," "Kennish Cash Store," "Rooms," "Lunch," "Billiards," "Conoco," "Cremo," "Cash for cream," and "Produce, Ice." The town was first...
- Wiggins (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Wiggins--1920-1940.
- [between 1925 and 1935]
- Thornton
- Automobiles make their way along a four lane highway, Thornton (Adams County), Colorado. Conoco and Standard gas stations on on either side of the street. A residential neighborhood shows on distant hills.
- Thornton (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Automobiles--Colorado--Thornton--1970-1980.; Neighborhoods--Colorado--Thornton--1970-1980.; Roads--Colorado--Thornton--1970-1980.
- 1976 January 12
- Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- View of Main Street, Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado shows a Rambler automobile parked in foreground and signs along the commercial district: "Harbor Restaurant Lounge," "Ski-Vu Lodge," "Pioneer Hotel," "Hardware Boggs Ford Tractor,"...
- Steamboat Springs (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Steamboat Springs--1960-1970.
- 1966 April 29
- Toponas, Colo. general store
- View of the general store, Toponas, Routt County, Colorado, includes a truck backed up to front of building; signs include "The Toponas, Colorado People's Store General Merchandise," "Conoco," "Phone," "National Forest Warden, Report Forest Fires...
- Toponas (Colo.)--1970-1980.; General stores--Colorado--Toponas--1970-1980.
- 1978 May 12
- Dust storm
- View of a dust storm over rooftops of wood frame buildings, including a Conoco station, possibly in Walsh, Baca County, or Holly, Prowers County, southeastern Colorado. A "Quaker State Motor Oil" sign is on the gas station. The devasting dust bowl...
- Holly (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Walsh (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Holly--1930-1940.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Walsh--1930-1940.; Dust storms--Colorado--Holly--1930-1940.; Dust...
- 1935
- Fairplay, Colo.
- View of Fairplay (Park County), Colorado. Buildings include the Sheldon Jackson Memorial Church (Presbyterian) and the Park County Courthouse. Automobiles are parked on the streets. Signs read: "[Park] County Republican" and "Conoco".
- Jackson, Sheldon, 1834-1909--Monuments--1940-1950.; Sheldon Jackson Memorial Chapel (Fairplay, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Fairplay (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Buildings--Colorado--Fairplay--1940-1950.; Churches--Colorado--Fairplay--1940-1950.;...
- [1940]
- Telluride
- Automobiles are parked on Main Street in Telluride (San Miguel County), Colorado. Business signs read: "H. C. Baisch Drugs, Jewelry", "Bowl Upstairs", "Maytag Appliances, Telluride Elec. Shop", "Texaco", "Tribune", and "Bailey McDonald Conoco."...
- Telluride (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Automobiles--Colorado--Telluride--1940-1950.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Telluride--1940-1950.; Mining--Colorado--Telluride--1940-1950.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Telluride--1940-1950.;...
- [1940?]
- Main St. Idaho Springs, Colo.
- View of Main Street in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County), Colorado. Automobiles are parked near the brick and wood one and two story business buildings. Prominent signs read: "McDonald's", "Gil's Place Pool", "Colorado Cafe [...] Budweiser",...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.; Mining--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.
- 1938
- Continental Oil building and Chevrolet sign
- View, from Broadway and 18th (Eighteenth) Street, of the Continental Oil building at 17th (Seventeenth) Street and Glenarm Place in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles line the street near Trinity Methodist Church. Signs read: "Conoco Products",...
- Continental Oil Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Billboards--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Petroleum...
- [between 1925 and 1930]
- Denver
- View northwest over downtown rooftops, Denver, Colorado, shows area between 17th (Seventeenth) and 18th (Eighteenth) streets, including the Daniels and Fisher Tower and foothills. Signs read: "Conoco," "Dover," "Bus Terminal, Enjoy Your Summer...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960]
- Filling station
- View of the gas station and pump at the Wellshire Golf Course (Wellshire Country Club) in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are parked nearby. A sign near the pump reads: "Conoco Germ Processed Parafin Base Motor Oils".
- Golf courses--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Wellshire Municipal Golf Course (Denver, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Gasoline pumps--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940]
- Main St 1936
- View of Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. A path has been cleared in deep snow which is piled onto both sides of the street. The Denver Hotel and part of the cornice of the Arlington House are on the left; a triangular "Conoco" sign is mounted...
- Breckenridge (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1940.; Winter--Colorado--Breckenridge--1930-1940.
- 1936
- University of Colorado School of Medicine
- View of the University of Colorado School of Medicine (under construction) in Denver, Colorado; shows a crane, foundations, parked cars, a "Conoco" gas station, and houses.
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. School of Medicine.--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Construction--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Medical education--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1923 or 1924]
- Christmas decorations, Civic Center, Denver
- View north from Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors across Civic Center Park to Voorhies Memorial and downtown Denver, Colorado; Christmas decorations include: bottom of wreath on theater, large Christmas tree center of plaza,...
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1929]
- Christmas illumination, Civic Center, Denver
- View northeast from Greek Theater and Colonnade of Civic Benefactors across Civic Center Park to Voorhies Memorial and downtown Denver, Colorado; illuminated Christmas decorations include: large Christmas tree center of plaza, evergreen wrapped...
- Civic Center (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Christmas decorations--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [1929]
- Denver's sky line from Colfax Viaduct
- View east from Colfax Viaduct across industrial and railyard area to Denver, Colorado skyline; landmarks include: Daniels & Fishers Tower, Mountain States Bell Building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Conoco Oil, General Supply & Machinery Co.,...
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- Denver's sky line from Colfax Viaduct
- View east from Colfax Viaduct across industrial and railyard area to Denver, Colorado skyline; landmarks include: Daniels & Fishers Tower, Mountain States Bell Building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Conoco Oil, General Supply & Machinery Co.,...
- Arapahoe County Courthouse (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1929 and 1930]
- Evergreen, Colo.
- View of a road in Evergreen (Jefferson County), Colorado. Automobiles are parked near buildings on the side of the street. Signs read: "The Jolly Ranch Ice Cream & Candy," "Taylor Real Estate," and "Conoco."
- Evergreen (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Streets--Colorado--Evergreen--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- Broadway
- Rooftop view of Broadway at 6th (Sixth) Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Automobiles are on the street. The State Capitol building is in the distance. Signs on buildings read: "Maurice McDonald Motor Co.," "Western Motor Rebuilders," "Goodyear Tires,"...
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- 1956 September
- Denver, buildings, Continental Oil Co.
- View of Continental Oil Building in Denver, Colorado; signs (including neon) read: "Conoco Products," "The Texas Company" "Texaco" (star logo), "Glenarm Drug Co.," "Burns Bros. Sandwich Shoppe." Cars are parked on 18th (eighteenth) and Glenarm...
- Continental Oil Company--Buildings--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Petroleum industry--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1926 and 1930?]
- [Eighteenth] 18th Ave Y. W. C. A.
- View, from 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and Sherman Street, of buildings in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Y. W. C. A. is nearby on 18th Avenue. Trinity Methodist Church and the Continental Oil Company (Conoco) Building are in the distance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930?]
- Nineteenth Street
- View of Nineteenth Street in Denver, Colorado. The Continental Oil Company (Conoco) Building is in the distance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Parking garage on Stout Street
- Automobiles make their way into a parking garage at 1420 Stout Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. Men stand near the entrance to the six-story building. Signs read: "Denver Motor Hotel," "Conoco," "Raybestos Brake Service," "Theatre Parking 25...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Parking garages--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1930
- Colfax Mkt.
- View of Colfax Market at 1130 Colfax Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Fuel pumps and automobiles are nearby. Signs read: "U. S. Tires," "Conoco Bronze Gasoline," "Benham Beauty Shop," "Shu Chateau," and "Liquor Paul's Wines." An electric sign reads:...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Markets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Civic Center upper right old courthouse between 15th and 16th Sts.
- Aerial view of downtown Denver. Buildings include the U. S. Post Office, Conoco Building, Brown Palace Hotel, Republic Building, Arapahoe County Courthouse, Mountain States Bell Telephone and Telegraph Building, Colorado State Capitol Building, and...
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Cities & towns--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1931 and 1933]