Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Polly pry at Cheeseman [sic] Dam
- Denver Post reporter Polly Pry rides on a platform attached to a crane, at the construction site of the Cheesman Dam in Douglas county, Colorado. A man stands on the railroad tracks in the canyon below.
- Cheeseman Dam (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Douglas County--1900-1910.; Dam construction--Colorado--Douglas County--1900-1910.; Polly Pry.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Victor on fire, train-load of household goods saved by F. & C.C. Ry.
- View across Victor, Colorado, from ridge cut by Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad on outskirts of town. Shows gondola cars filled with people & their household goods moved by rail to this point saved from the devastating fire of August 21, 1899;...
- Victor (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fires--Colorado--Victor--1890-1900.
- [1899]
- The Earnest Presbyterian: Vol. I No. 1
- Newspaper produced by the Seventeenth Street Presbyterian Church, known today as Central Presbyterian, located in Denver, Colorado.
- Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver--History.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1882 January
- Prepare for the miracle! : a sermon
- Sermon given by Reverend Raymond A Waser to the congregation of First Plymouth Congregational Church in Denver, Colorado.
- Miracles.; Healing of the paralytic (Miracle); First Plymouth Congregational Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1943 March 14
- Trinity Methodist Pioneer Day
- Transcript of the proceedings for the Pioneer Day Celebration at Trinity Methodist Church in 1894.
- Pioneers--Colorado.; Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1894 January 7
- East High spotlight: vol 24 no 5
- Christmas edition of the newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1942 December 10
- Ex-Servicemen's Club
- View of the Ex-Servicemen's at 2623-2627 Welton Street in the Five Points Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The two story commercial style building has a brick and stucco exterior. The second story has small square and rectangle windows in a brick...
- Ex Servicemen's Club (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Clubs.; Ex-Servicemen's Club (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; African American...
- 1976
- Ex-Servicemen's Club
- View of the Ex-Servicemen's Club, Pool Room and Casino Ballroom at 2623-2627 Welton Street in the Five Points Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The two story commercial style building has a brick and stucco exterior. The second story has small...
- Ex Servicemen's Club (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Clubs.; Billiard parlors.; Dance halls.; Ex-Servicemen's Club (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.;...
- 1994
- Arts at Silver Plume, formerly St. Patrick's Catholic Church
- View of the front and side elevations of Arts at Silver Plume (the former St. Patrick's Catholic Church) a commercial gallery on Main Street in Silver Plume (Clear Creek County), Colorado. The small frame structure, has wood siding and a shingled...
- Arts at Silver Plume (Silver Plume, Colo.)--1990-2000.; St. Patrick's Church (Silver Plume, Colo.)--Buildings--1990-2000.; Silver Plume (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Churches.; Commercial art galleries.; Bell towers.; Arts at Silver Plume (Silver Plume,...
- 1994
- Masonic plaque
- Plaque reads: "In Commemoration Of The Services Of Brothers Julius A. Myers, Cromwell Tucker, Frederick A. Williams, Who, As Trustees Of The Masonic Temple Association, By Their Able And Untiring Efforts In The Conduct Of Its Financial Affairs, And...
- Freemasons--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fraternal organizations--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Plaques--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1900]
- Memorial Day '1896, Cripple Creek, Colo.
- View of large crowd lining boardwalks on both sides of street watching Memorial Day parade, Cripple Creek, Colorado; several one-story wooden framed commercial buildings line the street; business signs include: "Burkhardt Bros. Meat Market,"...
- Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Holidays--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.
- 1896
- Ouray railroad station
- View of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad depot, Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, shows the weathered depot with flared eaves, decorative brackets, wainscot, and shingles.
- Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1940-1950.; Ouray (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Railroad stations--Colorado--Ouray--1940-1950.; Railroads--Colorado--Ouray--1940-1950.
- [between 1940 and 1948]
- Gates Rubber Company
- Shows a store front of the Gates Rubber Company, this may be an outlet store for retail sales. This store may have been located at 999 Broadway. Signs on the store front windows read: "60,000 Now in Use", "Save Your Tires Get Double Mileage Gates...
- Gates Rubber Company--1920-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1940.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1920-1940.
- [between 1920 and 1940]
- Confederate reunion
- View of three seated men in uniforms talking to each other at the convention, Trinidad, Colorado. One man holds a newspaper and gestures while the other two look at him. The jacket of one man has elaborate stitching on the arm. Women in bonnets...
- Trinidad (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Military uniforms--Confederate.; Dean, Samuel Andrew.; Rogers, Irvin B.; Sadler, James Robert.
- August, 1939
- Annie Oakley
- Studio portrait of Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee (Annie Oakley). She wears a necklace given to her by Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
- Women--1900-1930.; Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, 1845-1886.--Associated objects.; Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926.
- [between 1902 and 1926]
- Manuelito, the once fierce chief of the Navajo
- Studio portrait (sitting) of Manuelito, a Native American (Navajo) man. He holds a rifle in a buckskin scabbard and wears moccasin boots, a blanket, and bead necklaces with a saber pendant.
- Indians of North America--1880-1910.; Navajo Indians--1880-1910.; Tribal chiefs--1880-1910.; Manuelito, Navajo Chief.
- [between 1887 and 1901]
- Major Marcus A. Reno, similar view
- Major Marcus Albert Reno, head and shoulders studio portrait in oval frame wearing military uniform; second in command of the 7th Cavalry at Battle of the Little Bighorn, sent by Custer to attack the village and forced to go on defensive, he led a...
- Military officers--United States--1870-1880.; Military uniforms--1880-1890.; Reno, Marcus A. (Marcus Albert), 1835-1889.
- [between 1874 and 1876]
- Site of Bailey Mill Dam, Eldora 1900
- began operating in the summer of 1899 but was forced to close down a few months later when Bailey's main financial backer in New York City was killed in a fire. In desperation, Bailey turned to his family for financial backing. The treatment...
- Ore-dressing plants--Colorado--Eldora--1900-1910.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Eldora (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Log buildings--Colorado--Eldora--1900-1910.
- [between 1935 and 1950?]
- Fire at Victor, Colorado
- View of smoldering remains from Victor, Colorado's devastating fire of August 21, 1899; ashes & debris cover hillside with piles of household goods, furniture & personal belongings saved from the fire, center. A large wooden frame structure still...
- Victor (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fires--Colorado--Victor--1890-1900.
- [1899]
- John Nelson, scout, interpreter & guide, Buffalo Bill's Wild West
- John Y. Nelson, a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, poses for a half-length, studio portrait. He is wearing a wide- brimmed hat and a buckskin coat with tassles around the pockets. He has a full gray beard and long hair. Nelson...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1887?]
- John Nelson, Squaw man and family
- John Y. Nelson, a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, stands leaning against a tree behind his Sioux wife and their five children. The group is gathered in front of a teepee in a camp for the show at Erastina in Staten Island, New...
- Nelson, John Young, b. 1826--Family.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1886?]
- Men in front of cabin
- A group of six men is gathered in front of a log cabin used in a scene during Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. John Nelson guided Brigham Young to Utah in 1847 and was a scout with William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody at Fort McPherson in 1869. He...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Flags--American--1880-1900.; Flags--British--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Baker, Johnny, d. 1931.; Keen, Jule.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- Returning hunter
- John Y. Nelson, a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, poses on horseback with the body of a deer across his lap. He holds a rifle up with his right hand. Numerous rocks and trees are in the right and left foreground. Nelson guided...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1887?]
- John Nelson and family no. 31B
- John Y. Nelson, a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, poses for a group portrait with his Sioux wife and their five children. Their eldest son stands at the far right wearing a feather headdress. Nelson has a full gray beard and...
- Nelson, John Young, b. 1826--Family.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [between 1885 and 1900?]
- John Nelson with his family
- John Y. Nelson, a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, poses for a group portrait with his Sioux wife and their five children. The group is gathered in front of a teepee. Nelson has a full gray beard and long hair. Nelson guided...
- Nelson, John Young, b. 1826--Family.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Nelson, John Young, b. 1826.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1887]
- The City of Denver: Volume 2 Number 18, 1914 June 27
- Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 10, 1918 December
- Municipal Facts: Volume 3 Number 10, 1920 October
- Municipal Facts: Volume 8 Numbers 3 and 4, 1925 March-April
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 2 Number 2, 1910 January 8
- 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
- The Heraldo Annual: 1902
- West Denver High School yearbook for 1902.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Periodicals.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.
- 1902
- Westward-ho: 1919
- West Denver High School yearbook for 1919.
- West High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Periodicals.; Denver Public Schools--Students--Yearbooks.; School yearbooks--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.
- 1919
- 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
- First Baptist Church Diamond Anniversary
- Book commemorating the Diamond Anniversary of the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the book is a description of the history of the church, is former locations, photographs and a list of members of the congregation.
- First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--Directories.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1939
- How we cook in Colorado : choice recipes
- Cookbook created with submissions from the Ladies of First Baptist Church.
- Cooking, American--Colorado.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.); First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.
- 1907
- Historical sketch of the Central Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado
- Booklet compiled for the fiftieth anniversary of the Central Presbyterian Church located in Denver, Colorado. Included in the book are excerpts of correspondence from previous clergy, list of all Elders during the fifty years, and a history of the...
- Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1911
- Manual of the First Presbyterian Church of Denver, Colorado.
- Book produced by the First Central Presbyterian Church, later known as Central Presbyterian, located in Denver, Colorado. Contained in the book is a partial list of members, a brief historical sketch of the church, and the Articles of Faith in...
- First Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver--History.; Church buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1873 December 22
- The Church Record: vol 1 no 1
- Newsletter produced by the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in newsletter is a sermon by different religious leaders within the church, list of new members and events of different church societies.
- Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver--History.; Church buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1901 February 26
- The Church Record: Vol. 1 No. 2
- Newsletter produced by the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in newsletter is a sermon by different religious leaders within the church, list of new members and events of different church societies.
- Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver--History.; Church buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1901 March
- The Church Record: Vol. II No. 12
- Newsletter produced by the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in newsletter is a sermon by different religious leaders within the church, list of new members and events of different church societies.
- Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver--History.; Church buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Central Presbyterian Church (Denver, Colo.); Presbyterian Church--Colorado--Denver.
- 1903 June
- First Baptist Church 1942 Directory
- Directory produced by the First Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado. Included in the directory is: a list of member, past and present, along with their address in and out of the Denver area, the Churches By-Laws and advertisements from local Denver...
- Eha, Walter R. (Walter Ralph), 1891-1978--Archives.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1942
- A Century of Baptist Faith: First Baptist Church of Denver
- Book created by the Fist Baptist Church of Denver regarding the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Church. Included in the book is: a history of the church beginning in 1864, as well as photographs and lists of the different...
- Eha, Walter R. (Walter Ralph), 1891-1978--Archives.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; First Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1963 December
- The one hundred fifteenth anniversary : of Zion Baptist Church, November 16, 1980.
- Anniversary booklet produced by Zion Baptist Church, located in Denver, Colorado for its 115th Anniversary. Included in the booklet is a brief church history, biographical sketches of different members of the congregation, worship service...
- Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.); African American churches--Colorado--Denver.; Baptists--Colorado--Denver.
- 1980 November 16
- 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
- The Scriptbook
- Booklet created by The Script Club of East High School in Denver, Colorado. Members of The Script Club, the writing club of East High, submitted their own works for create this booklet. Included are poems, essays, sketches and stories written by...
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High school students' writings--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1932 May
- East High spotlight: vol 17 no 8
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1931 January 14
- East High spotlight: vol 28 no 10
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1942 February
- East High spotlight: vol 30 no 10
- Newspaper produced by East High School of Denver, Colorado. Included in the paper are photographs of students, articles on school events and sports.
- East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Students--Writings.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; High schools--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.; High schools--Colorado--Denver.; East High School (Denver, Colo.)
- 1944 March 23
- Dedicatory Services
- The bulletin contains the order for worship on Sunday morning, May 14, 1899 and for the 4 o'clock afternoon service on the same day.
- Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; First Plymouth Congregational Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 1899 May 14