Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Civil War veterans
- A large group of men is gathered outside in a grove of trees at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. The group is probably comprised of Civil War veterans invited to see Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show as guests of Nate Salsbury, owner and manager of...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1894?]
- Men at a club function
- A group of African American (Black) men sit on wicker furniture and pose in a large, opulent room at an unknown location in Denver, Colorado. Each man wears a sash under his tuxedo jackets. Heavy curtains cover the windows in the distance. The men...
- 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?]
- Sixteenth Street, Denver
- View of 16th (Sixteenth) Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows brick businesses, pedestrian and bicycle traffic, a Denver Tramway Company streetcar, the Tabor Opera House, and a clock with letters: "Sam Mayer Jewelers."
- Denver City Tramway Company (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Business districts--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Street railroads--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1906 and 1910?]
- Couple at a club function
- An African American (Black) couple talk in a large, opulent room in an unknown location, Denver, Colorado. The woman is seated on a couch and wears a formal party dress. She gestures with one hand and looks into the face of a man who leans on the...
- African Americans--Organizations--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Clubs--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Couples--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1960.
- [between 1950 and 1960?]
- [Miscellaneous details] potato storage bldg.
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows a cross section, a longitudinal section, a floor plan, a conveyor trench details, details of motor...
- Eckles, R.T.; Ritter, J.C.; Center (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Foundations.; Storage facilities.
- 1945 June 18
- Bailey, Colorado
- Mr. and Mrs. James Lamping's three children pose with them during their fiftieth anniversary party in Bailey, Colorado. The couple sit in chairs at a large table. Mrs. Lamping wears a dark dress with silver buttons up the front, and her husband...
- Lamping, Edward Posey.; Lamping, James A.--Anniversaries.; Lamping, James A.--Family.; Lamping, Joseph Anthony.; Seeley, Mary E.; Bailey (Colo.)--1930-1940.
- 1938 December 12
- Tombstone of Mary A. Keefe wife of John A. Keefe
- View of a headstone in a cemetery in Denver, Colorado. The stone reads:"Mary A. wife of John A. Keefe 1863-1898 Keefe". Other gravestones are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Tombs & sepulchral monuments--Colorado--Denver--1900-1930.; Keefe, John A.--Family.; Keefe, Mary A., 1863-1898--Tomb.
- [between 1904 and 1925]
- Wathen ranch house, at Stout, Colorado near Fort Collins, Larimer County
- View of the Spring Canon Ranch, home of the S. A. Wathen family, Stout (also known as Petra), Larimer County, Colorado. A man sits on a horse in front of a metal gate with two dogs in front of the property gate with sign: "Spring Canon I - Ranch,...
- Wathen, S. A.--Homes & haunts.; Stout (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Stout--1900-1910.; Ranches--Colorado--Stout--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- W. A. Watson family - Wetmore, Colo.
- The thirteen members, which include two women and six children, of the W. A. Watson family pose, with the family dog, around a table in their home in Wetmore, Custer County, Colorado. Older men sit in chairs, the younger men stand in a row behind...
- Watson, W. A.--Family.; Wetmore (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Children--Colorado--Wetmore--1890-1900.; Families--Colorado--Wetmore--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Wetmore--1890-1900.; Watson, W. A.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Indian saddle given S. A. Wallace by Sioux
- Top view of a old and weathered Native American Sioux saddle tree with remnants of hide covering.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1920-1940.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1920-1940.; Saddles--1920-1940.; Wallace, S. A.--Associated objects.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- Indian saddle given S. A. Wallace by Sioux
- Side view of a old and weathered Native American Sioux saddle tree with remnants of hide covering.
- Dakota Indians--Arts & crafts--1920-1940.; Indians of North America--Arts & crafts--1920-1940.; Saddles--1920-1940.; Wallace, S. A.--Associated objects.
- [between 1920 and 1940?]
- James A. Maestas
- Studio portrait of James A. Maestas, a member of the United States Marine Corps and a resident of Colorado. He wears military dress uniform and billed cap.
- United States. Marine Corps--People--1950-1960.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1950-1960; Soldiers.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; United States. Marine Corps--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [between 1950 and 1954?]
- James A. Maestas
- James A. Maestas, 7 years old sits in a chair in his home at 1163 Stout Street in the Central Business District, Denver, Colorado. He wears coveralls and his left arm is broken and in a cast.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1930-1940.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1930-1940; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Boys.; Interiors.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [between 1936 and 1940?]
- I. A. Betts family - Wetmore, Colorado
- The I. A. Betts family pose for a studio portrait inside a tent in Wetmore, Colorado in Custer County. The couple has seven children: five girls and two boys, as well as one dog.
- Betts, I. A.; Betts, I. A.--Family.; Wetmore (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Families--Colorado--Wetmore--1880-1890.; Spouses--Colorado--Wetmore--1880-1890.
- [1880?]
- Residence of E. A. Keeler
- Presentation view of the E. A. Keeler residence in Denver, Colorado; architectural features include bargeboard, finials, shingle imbrication, and a spindleworked porch.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Keeler, E. A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Residence of E. A. Keeler, Esq. Denver, Col.
- Floor plan from Lang and Pugh presentation album, for the E. A. Keeler residence in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Keeler, E. A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Vice-President George H. Bush and members of American G.I. Forum
- Members of the American G.I. Forum pose with Vice-President George H. Bush at the G.I. Forum Conference held in Denver, Colorado. Identification (left to right) : Unidentified, Jake Alarid, Vice President Bush, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, founder of the...
- American G.I. Forum--People--1990-2000.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1990-2000; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Veterans.; Vice presidents--United States.; Bush, George, 1924---Pictorial works.; Garcia, Hector...
- [1992]
- Rivera School
- Hispanic American students and their male teacher, who holds books and a ruler, pose in front of their school in Rivera (San Francisco Plaza, Glenham), Las Animas County Colorado. The brick school house has a wooden belfry. A plaque over the door...
- Hispanic Americans--1890-1900.; Mexican Americans--1890-1900.; Rivera (Colo.)--1890-1900.; School children.; Students.; Teachers.; Teenagers.; Córdova, Juan R.--Pictorial works.; Rivera, Adelina A.--Pictorial works.; Hispanic...
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- Watson family Wetmore, Colo.
- The ten members of the W. A. Walters family pose outdoors in front of aspen trees for a portrait in Wetmore, Colorado in Custer County. Seven sons and a daughter pose around their parents.
- Walters, W. A.--Family.; Wetmore (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Boys--Colorado--Wetmore--1880-1890.; Families--Colorado--Wetmore--1880-1890.; Girls--Colorado--Wetmore--1880-1890.; Women--Colorado--Wetmore--1880-1890.; Walters, W. A.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Old castle, Idaho Springs, Colo.
- View of the Thomas A. Bryan house in Idaho Springs (Clear Creek County), Colorado. Built of rough cut stone, and featuring battlements and turrets, the house is famous for its resemblance to a well fortified castle. A sign in the foreground...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.; Houses--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.; Mining--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1930-1940.; Bryan, Thomas A.--Homes & haunts.
- 1938
- W. A. Colts six yoke of oxen re-enacting early day scene
- A team of oxen pull three covered wagons on East 6th Street in probably Las Animas (Bent County), Colorado. A house is nearby.
- Las Animas (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Covered wagons--Colorado--Las Animas--1900-1930.; Ox teams--Colorado--Las Animas--1900-1930.; Transportation--Colorado--Las Animas--1900-1930.; Colt, W. A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1908 and 1921]
- J. A. Tedford, Race St. near Colfax, Denver, Co.
- Presentation view of the J. A. Tedford residence on Race Street in Denver, Colorado; architectural features include shingle imbrication, spindlework, incised stone arches. A man, women, and children pose.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Tedford, J. A.; Tedford, J. A.--Family.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Residence of J. A. Tedford, Esq. Race near Colfax, Denver, Colo.
- Floor plan from Lang and Pugh presentation album, for the J. A. Tedford residence on Race Street in Denver, Colorado; also shows interior detail of a stairwell with horseshoe arches.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Tedford, J. A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Residence on 18 & Pearl Sts. Erected for Wm. Lang.
- Presentation view of a residence at 18th (Eighteenth) and 1749 Pearl Street in Denver, Colorado; architectural features include brick with stone trim, a round tower, arched windows, columns, and incised stone ornaments. Boys pose on the porch;...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Lang, William A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Residence 18 & Pearl Sts. Erected for Wm. Lang.
- Floor plan from Lang and Pugh presentation album, for a residence at 13th (Thirteenth) and Pearl Streets in Denver, Colorado; also shows interior detail of stairs.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Lang, William A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- House No 7 for Wm. Lang Arch't corner 18 Ave and Williams St.
- Floor plan from Lang and Pugh presentation album for the William Lang residence at 18th (Eighteenth) Avenue and 1776 Williams Street in Denver, Colorado.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Lang, William A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Interior / foyer
- Interior presentation view of the foyer of the William Lang residence at 1638 Washington Street in Denver, Colorado; shows carved wood coffering, entablature, spindlework, an elliptical stair port, a pendulum clock, a high backed chair, a wrought...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Chairs--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Longcase clocks--1880-1900.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Lang, William A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Interior / reception room
- Interior presentation view of the William Lang residence at 1638 Washington Street in Denver, Colorado; shows framed art, painted faux ceiling ornaments, lamps, Oriental rugs, high back and rocking chairs, andirons, a fireplace, and a carved wood...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Chairs--1880-1900.; Fireplaces--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Mantels--1880-1900.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Lang, William A.--Homes &...
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Parlor in residence of Wm. Lang
- Interior presentation view of the William Lang residence at 1638 Washington Street in Denver, Colorado; shows a carved wood mantle and doorway, mirrors, sculpture, ceiling lamps, framed art, stencil ornaments, and chairs with tassels and velvet...
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Mantels--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Seating...
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Vine Street residence
- View of a house built for J. A. Tedford by William Lang, architect, at 1415 Vine Street, in Denver, Colorado; shows a brick and stone home with porch, a tower / balcony, and bargeboard.
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Dwellings--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Tedford, J. A.--Homes & haunts.
- 1972
- Idaho Springs 1890's
- View of the Thomas A. Bryan house in Idaho Springs, Colorado, shows a group of men, women, and children on and around a fence in front of a house that looks like a castle. The structure features a square shaped wing, a hipped roof, one circular...
- Idaho Springs (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Castles & palaces--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1890-1910.; Bryan, Thomas A.--Homes & haunts.
- [between 1895 and 1910]
- Fairmount Cemetery about 1895
- A man poses by a tombstone at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Windsor neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; letters on tombstone read: "Cornelius VanRiper and Susan A. VanRiper."
- VanRiper, Cornelius--Tomb.; VanRiper, Susan A.--Tomb.; Fairmount Cemetery (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Windsor (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cemeteries--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Men--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.;...
- 1895?
- Western History Subject Index
- Evans, A. - B
- James A. Maestas receives Clean Denver Award
- James Maestas and his wife Ann pose with Denver Mayor Federico Peña at and event in Denver, Colorado. James Maestas holds a certificate that reads: "Clean Denver Award."
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Mayors--Colorado--Denver.; Women.; Interiors.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; Maestas, Ann--Pictorial works.; Peña,...
- [between 1990 and 1992?]
- James A. Maestas and Mayor William McNichols
- James Maestas and Denver Mayor William McNichols shake hands in the Mayor's office in Denver, Colorado. Mayor McNichols holds a piece of paper.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1980-1990.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Mayors--Colorado--Denver.; Shaking hands.; Interiors.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; McNichols, William Henry, 1910---Pictorial...
- [between 1980 and 1985?]
- Brochure, vote for James A. Maestas
- View of a promotional brochure for James A. Maestas when he ran for National Chairman of the American GI Forum of the U.S. in 1986.
- American G.I. Forum--People--1980-1990.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1980-1990.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1980-1990; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Leaflets.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; American G.I. Forum--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1986]
- Mr. Days Beauty Salon
- Interior view of Mr. Days Beauty Salon located at 1600 West Evans Avenue in the College Park / South Platte neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Mr. Day, in black trousers, and his staff pose near a counter a display case. A woman sits on a stool near...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1950-1960; College Park - South Platte (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Women.; Beauty shops.; Interiors.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; Mr. Days...
- [1955]
- Mr. James Beauty Salon
- Interior view of Mr. James Beauty Salon located at W. 50th Avenue and North Federal Boulevard in the Chaffee Park neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. James A. Maestas, the owner and his aunt Toni Maestas, a hairdresser are with women clients who sit...
- Mr. James Beauty Salon (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1950-1960.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1950-1960; Chaffee Park (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1960.; Denver (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Women.; Beauty shops.; Interiors.; Maestas,...
- [1957]
- Exhibition boxing match
- James A. Maestas (Jimmie) and an unidentified boy fight in a boxing exhibition for U.S. Military personnel at Lowry Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. Shows the two boys and Army Air Force spectators.
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1940-1950.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1940-1950; Lowry Air Force Base (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Boxing.; Boys.; Soldiers.; Interiors.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1943?]
- Members of the Mile Hi Chapter of the American G.I. Forum
- Group portrait of members of the Mile High Chapter of the American GI Forum, Denver, Colorado. They are identified left to right as: Birdie Hernandez, Rich Padilla, Jim Maestas, Al Herrera, Ruben Valdez. Ben Gayton and Al Herrera squat in front.
- American G.I. Forum--People--1980-1990; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1980-1990.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1980-1990; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Veterans.; Interiors.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; American G.I. Forum--Pictorial works.;...
- [between 1980 and 1985?]
- Residence of Wm. Lang
- Presentation view of the William Lang and Jay E. Adams residences, at 1634-38 Washington Avenue, in Denver, Colorado; architectural features include incised stone, an arched porch, bay windows, pediments, and finials.
- Adams, Jay E.--Homes & haunts.; Lang, William A.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Stone buildings--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- Double residence of William Lang Esq. (left hand side) and Jay E. Adams, Esq (right hand side) 1634 & 1638 Washington Ave. Denver, Colorado.
- Floor plan from Lang and Pugh presentation album, for the William A. Lang and Jay E. Adams residences at 1634-38 Washington Avenue in Denver, Colorado; also shows details of interior woodwork.
- Adams, Jay E.--Homes & haunts.; Lang, William A.--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1885 and 1893]
- John Good residence
- View of the John Good house (originally John A. McMurtrie home) at the northwest corner of 10th (Tenth) and Pennsylvania Streets in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; features stone arches, turrets, a balcony, and columns.
- Good, John--Homes & haunts.; McMurtrie, John A.--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1940-1950.
- 1948
- Mills and houses in Chase Gulch
- View of four small wood buildings in Chase Gulch, Black Hawk, Colorado, with central building showing smoke from the chimney. Small Aspen tree occupies center of photo. Man visible in front of left building and is standing on road.
- Hale, J. A.--Homes & haunts.; Blackhawk (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Mills--Colorado--Blackhawk--1960-1970.
- 1861
- Vice-President George H. Bush press conference
- Vice President Bush holds a press conference at Stapleton Airport upon his arrival to attend the 1992 National GI Forum Conference. James Maestas, representing the American G.I. Forum, is behind and to the right of V.P. Bush.
- American G.I. Forum--People--1990-2000.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--1990-2000.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1990-2000; Denver (Colo.)--1990-2000.; Veterans.; Vice presidents--United States.; Press conferences.; Bush, George, 1924---Pictorial...
- [1992]
- Exhibition boxing match
- James A. Maestas (Jimmie) and three unidentified boys pose at a boxing exhibition for U.S. Military personnel at Lowry Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. The boys wear boxing trunks and gloves. A balding man and a man in a kilt, sporin, coat and...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1940-1950.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1940-1950; Lowry Air Force Base (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Denver (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Boxing.; Boys.; Bagpipes.; Soldiers.; Interiors.; Maestas, James A.--Pictorial works.; Mexican...
- [1943?]
- Denver residences Louise Archer 13th & Welton
- View of Colonel James and Louise Archer's home at 13th and Welton Streets in Denver, Colorado. The two story house has a covered porch and balcony and is surrounded by a stone masonry wall.
- Archer, James A.--Homes & haunts.; Archer, Louise--Homes & haunts.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Res. of J. A. McMurtrie
- View of the John A. McMurtrie (John Good) house at 10th (Tenth) Avenue and Pennsylvania Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The house has arches, turrets, a balcony, and columns.
- McMurtrie, John A.--Homes & haunts.; Capitol Hill (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Tom Hughes, early day photographer in Meeker
- Seated portrait of Tom Hughes, taken in Mrs. William A Keller's front room of the ranch house outside of Meeker, near Coal Creek, Rio Blanco County, Colorado. A ornate rug serves as a backdrop, other props includes a small marble top table with a...
- Keller, William A.--Family--Homes & haunts.; Meeker (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hughes, Tom.
- between 1897 and 1898
- Charline [sic] Place
- Charlene Place, early Denver, Colorado, apartment building, 1421-41 Pennsylvania. Originally a group of four large connected houses built in 1890 by architects, Varian and Sterner. Romanesque Revival features include: stone construction, steep...
- Wadleigh, Frank A.--Homes & haunts--1900-1910.; Charlene Place (Apartment House: Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]