Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Leadville drum corps of 1888
- Studio portrait of the Leadville Drum Corps band, who attended the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Boston, Massachusetts, with their drums and drumsticks. Boys and young men pose in Zouave style uniforms with short shell...
- Drum and bugle corps--Colorado--Leadville--1880-1890.; Bands--Colorado--Leadville--1880-1890.; Drums--1880-1890.; Musicians--Colorado--Leadville--1880-1890.
- 1888
- Party of Finland miners with wives & children
- Finnish miners and their wives and children sit on a tipple of the head frame of the Log Cabin shaft of the Morning Glory silver and lead mine in Leadville (Lake County), Colorado, owned by H.S. Dickerman.
- Morning Glory Consolidated Mining Company (Lake County, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Finns--Colorado--Leadville--1900-1910.; Leadville (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Families--Colorado--Leadville--1900-1910.; Miners--Colorado--Leadville--1900-1910.;...
- 1904
- J.J. Miller
- Studio portrait of probably J.J. Miller, partner in the J.D. Miller & Brothers meat market in Gunnison, Colorado.
- Business people--American--1900-1910.; Men--1900-1910.
- [1903]
- Denver Botanic Garden
- View at the Denver Botanical Garden at 1005 York Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows cannas, papyrus, water lilies, day lilies, and an Asian man by a pool and barracuda sculpture. The Boettcher Memorial Conservatory...
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver Botanic Gardens--1980-1990.; Botanical gardens--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Greenhouses--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Lily...
- [between 1980 and 1990?]
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- View at the Denver Botanical Garden at 1005 York Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a pool, water lilies, and a barracuda sculpture. The Boettcher Memorial Conservatory (Victor Hornbein, architect) is in the...
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1980-1990.; Denver (Colo.)--1980-1990.; Denver Botanic Gardens--1980-1990.; Botanical gardens--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Greenhouses--Colorado--Denver--1980-1990.; Lily...
- [between 1980 and 1990?]
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- View at the Denver Botanical Garden at 1005 York Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows the Boettcher Memorial Center and Conservatory (Victor Hornbein, architect). Features include concrete lamps, arches, gates, and...
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1970-1980.; Denver (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Denver Botanic Gardens--1970-1980.; Botanical gardens--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Gates--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.; Greenhouses--Colorado--Denver--1970-1980.
- [between 1975 and 1980?]
- Black Hawk, Colorado
- View of Bates Hill from Gregory Street in Black Hawk, Colorado; shows Church Street, residences on both streets, a sign "Parking for Black Forrest Inn," mules and horses, and an old carriage. Church Street wraps around and fronts the schoolhouse...
- Blackhawk (Colo.)--1970-1980.; Houses--Colorado--Blackhawk--1970-1980.; Streets--Colorado--Blackhawk--1970-1980.
- March 20, 1971
- New addition
- View at the Denver Botanical Garden at 1005 York Street in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows the Boettcher Memorial Center and Conservatory (Victor Hornbein, architect). Scaffolding, tarps, and concrete forms cover the...
- Cheesman Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Denver Botanic Gardens--1960-1970.; Botanical gardens--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Building construction--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- 1969 December 2
- House floated across field and was grounded in the middle of nowhere (approx 1st and Umatilla)
- View of South Platte River flood damage near 1st (First) Avenue and Umatilla Street in the Valverde neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows houses, warehouses, smokestacks, and a sign: "King Soopers."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Valverde (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Valverde area
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Valverde neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows houses and a metal building with a water tower.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Valverde (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Metal buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Fire Dept. members assist citizen into ambulance after rescue from the top of a car in flood area
- Firemen and a man in a wet suit respond to South Platte River flooding in Denver, Colorado. They stand by a station wagon ambulance.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Rescue work--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Close up of house that was swept away by flood waters (approx. 1st and Umatilla)
- View of South Platte River flood damage near 1st (First) Avenue and Umatilla Street in the Valverde neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a house in mud and water. Address reads: "1518."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Valverde (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mud--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Valverde area
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Valverde neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows houses, a picket fence, water, and debris.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Valverde (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Service station W. Mississippi & So. Fox St.
- View of South Platte River flood damage in Denver, Colorado; shows a Texaco gas station full of mud and debris.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Zuni and 11th
- View of South Platte River flood damage at 11th (Eleventh) and Zuni Streets in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows debris and businesses with signs: "Acetylene Service Co."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Lincoln Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1960-1970.; Commercial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- W. Alameda - west of river
- View of South Platte River flood damage in Denver, Colorado; shows a West Alameda Avenue storefront, broken windows, debris, and a neon sign: "Radio." Address reads: "1302."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Buildings--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- W. Miss. & So. Santa Fe
- View of the South Platte River and flood damage at West Mississippi Avenue and Santa Fe Drive in Denver, Colorado; shows debris, workers, a crane, a fuel tank, a factory, water tower, and signs: "Gates Rubber Company," "Gulf," and "Jeff's Burgers."
- Gates Rubber Company--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Rubber industry--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- W. Alameda - west of river
- View of South Platte River flood damage at West Alameda Avenue in Denver, Colorado; shows debris and a sign: "TV Service." A man wears fatigues and a helmet and carries a rifle with bayonet.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Military personnel--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- W. Miss. and So. Galapago
- View of South Platte River flood damage at West Mississippi Avenue and South Galapago Street in the Ruby Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows debris, tires, and signs: "Economy Lumber & Hardware," "Gas for Less," and "Auto Repair."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ruby Hill (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Tires--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- West Alameda Avenue
- View of South Platte River flood damage in Denver, Colorado; shows cars, debris, and signs: "Drive In."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Automobiles--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Flood victim wanders thru mud about 2100 So. Mariposa
- View of South Platte River flood damage at South Mariposa Street in the Ruby Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a Hereford bull, mud, and a factory. Lettering on a brick smokestack reads: "Cobusco."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ruby Hill (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Factories--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Near Alameda & Dakota Streets neighborhood
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a woman working by a truck, mud, and a house with address: "1408."
- Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- St. Rose of Lima Convent and school
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows trucks, debris, and a building with cornerstone: "Saint Rose of Lima Convent Marian Year 1954."
- St. Rose of Lima Convent (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; St. Rose of Lima School (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Church schools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1965 June]
- St. Rose of Lima School
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows playground equipment at the Saint Rose of Lima School.
- St. Rose of Lima School (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Church schools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1965 June]
- Flood damage
- View of South Platte River flood damage in Denver, Colorado; shows mud, lumber, debris, and collapsed walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- W. Miss. & So. Elati
- View of South Platte River flood damage in Denver, Colorado; shows mud, debris, and an apartment building with collapsed walls.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Apartment houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- W. Miss. - west of river (Go-Lo Service Station)
- View of South Platte River flood damage at West Mississippi Avenue in the Ruby Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows gas stations, a pay telephone, and signs: "Go Lo Parking," "Skelly," and "Texaco."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Ruby Hill (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Automobile service stations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Neighborhood near St. Rose of Lima
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Valverde neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows debris in the yard of a house, shoes hanging from a chair, and address: "310."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Valverde (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Chairs--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Neighborhood near St. Rose of Lima church
- View of South Platte River flood damage in probably the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows debris in the yard of a house and a bent stop sign.
- Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Damage done to 6th Ave & Valley Highway region by flood
- View of South Platte River and flood damage in Denver, Colorado; shows debris backed up against the 6th (Sixth) Avenue bridge. Trucks, a road grader, and a fuel tank are in the area.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)--1960-1970.; Express highways--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Rivers--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- St. Rose of Lima School
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows the Saint Rose of Lima School, water, and people working.
- St. Rose of Lima School (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Church schools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Desks from St. Rose of Lima School
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows desks and chairs from the Saint Rose of Lima school, mud, water, and a boy.
- St. Rose of Lima School (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Church schools--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.;...
- [1965 June]
- House in neighborhood near St. Rose of Lima
- View of South Platte River flood damage in probably the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a house with an arched window, shingle imbrication, and debris. Address reads: "1372."
- Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- North of Colfax - west of Valley Highway
- View of South Platte River flood damage in Denver, Colorado; shows warehouses, smokestacks, power poles, water, railroad tracks, and the Colfax Avenue viaduct. Billboards read: "Chevrolet" and "Jim Beam."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Electric lines--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Industrial facilities--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Overland neighborhood flood damage
- View of South Platte River flood damage at 1900 South Huron Street in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows mud, debris, and a frame house with a dormer.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Overland (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 16
- Bathroom
- Interior view of flood damage at the Jack C. Bohom residence in Byers (Arapahoe County), Colorado; shows a bathroom with mud covering the toilet and tub. A doll is in the sink.
- Bohom, Jack C.--Homes & haunts.; Byers (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Bathrooms--Colorado--Byers--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Byers--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Byers--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- St. Rose of Lima
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Athmar Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows the Saint Rose of Lima Church with water and mud marks.
- St. Rose of Lima Church (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Athmar Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Red Cross youth volunteers cleaning up
- Teenage boys and girls clean up flood damage in a building in Denver, Colorado; they wear rubber boots, stand in mud, and hold shovels.
- American Red Cross--People--1960-1970.; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cleaning--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Mud--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Public service...
- [1965 June]
- Flood refugees at relief center
- A woman feeds a small boy at a refugee shelter in Denver, Colorado, after a South Platte River flood.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Children eating & drinking--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Disaster victims--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Women--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- [1965 June]
- Overland neighborhood flood damage
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows a house off its foundation. Address reads: "1978."
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Overland (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 17
- Overland neighborhood flood damage
- View of South Platte River flood damage in the Overland neighborhood of Denver, Colorado; shows debris, a frame house, and men working.
- Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Overland (Denver, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
- 1965 June 17
- Cherry Creek flood damage Castlewood Dam disaster
- Men use shovels to clear mud from the Cherry Creek flood after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break in Denver, Colorado. Teenage boys look on; storefront signs read: "Coca Cola," "Patterson's Eggs," and "233."
- Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Mercantile facilities--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Mud--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 August
- Denver floods, Cherry Creek, 1933
- Cherry Creek water floods 16th (Sixteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break. Automobiles, streetcars, and pedestrians line sidewalks in front of storefronts. The dome of the Customs House is to the side; sign reads:...
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Commercial streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Street railroads--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1933]
- Castlewood Dam Break
- View of Cherry Creek floodwater and damage in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break. A man and woman are by collapsed buildings.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Ruins--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [1933]
- Castlewood Dam Break Cherry Creek flood
- View of Cherry Creek flood damage in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break. Men and boys clear debris by a bridge over Cherry Creek; warehouses are in the background. Sign reads: "American Forge Works - Oil Well Supplies."
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933
- Castlewood Dam flood - replacing bridge east of Evans Ave on C & SRR
- View of Colorado and Southern railroad bridge repair over Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break. Railroad machinery has letters: "C B & Q Pile Driver."
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company--1930-1940.; Colorado and Southern Railway--1930-1940.; Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Pile drivers--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Railroad...
- 1933
- West from Broadway
- View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows torrents of muddy water. West Denver High School is to the left.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 August 3
- Broadway bridge
- View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows the Broadway Street bridge, people, and a car dealership with a smokestack and signs: "Continental, Buick."
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Automobile dealerships--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Bridges--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.;...
- 1933 August 3
- At Acoma Street
- View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows torrents of muddy water in standing waves. People look on from the side.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 August 3
- At Acoma Street
- View of a Cherry Creek flood in Denver, Colorado after the Castlewood Canyon Dam break; shows torrents of muddy water in standing waves. People look on from the side; boys wear plastic visors.
- Cherry Creek (El Paso County-Denver County, Colo.)--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Floods--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Spectators--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streams--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- 1933 August 3