Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- Nederland, Colo. 1899
- The town of Nederland stands in the background along the base of a hill in Boulder County, Colorado. The Breed and Cutter Reduction Works Mill stands in the far left of the town. The Hetzer House Hotel is in the center of the town. The tops of...
- Ore-dressing plants--Colorado--Nederland--1890-1900.; Boulder County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Nederland (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Hotels--Colorado--Nederland--1890-1900.; Streams--Colorado--Nederland--1890-1900.
- [between 1935 and 1950?]
- The "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper" expedition to Alaska fearful experiences of the explorers in the snow-buried interior
- Men in snowshoes carry climbing ropes and backpacks, and walk on a narrow, snowy ridge on a mountain in Alaska. One man leans against the weight of a sleigh laden with supplies, near the edge of a cliff. Another man on his stomach reaches for a...
- Danger--Alaska--1890-1900.; Sleds & sleighs--Alaska--1890-1900.; Snow--Alaska--1890-1900.; Snowshoes & snowshoeing--Alaska--1890-1900.
- 1891, May 16
- Berthoud Pass
- A dirt road cuts through the right midground of this view near Berthoud Pass on the border of Grand and Clear Creek counties in Colorado. Tall pine trees stand on both sides of the road. Rocks are scattered through the field in the foreground.
- Clear Creek County (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Grand County (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Mountains--Colorado--Clear Creek County--1910-1930.; Mountains--Colorado--Grand County--1910-1930.; Passes (Landforms)--Colorado--Berthoud--1910-1930.;...
- [between 1915 and 1930?]
- Watertown, New York
- A plowed field stands near a large farm complex near Watertown, New York. Several other farms are spread out through the area. A river, probably the Black River, winds through the background.
- Watertown (N.Y.)--1900-1930.; Farming--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.; Rivers--New York--Watertown--1900-1930.
- [between 1905 and 1925?]
- Band Stand, Soda Spg. Park
- Soda Spring Park, Manitou Springs, Colorado; shows bandstand through trees, wrought iron benches on bandstand, and Manitou Mineral Water Company Bottling Works' building through the bandstand, center background.
- Manitou Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Bandstands--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1900-1910.; Parks--Colorado--Manitou Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910]
- Lone Tree Rock, Phantom Cañon on the F. & C.C. Ry.
- Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad narrow gauge track through Phantom Canyon, Colorado; shows engine, coal car and passenger car in background, track winding through canyon and over trestle, rock formation Lone Tree Rock in center, and four men on...
- Phantom Canyon (Colo.)--1890-1920.; Canyons--Colorado--Denver--1890-1920.; Rock formations--Colorado--Phantom Canyon--1890-1920.; Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad Company.
- [between 1894 and 1915]
- Vista from Shawnee Lodge, Platte Cañon on the C. & S. Ry.
- View of Rocky Mountains and foothills through screened porch of Shawnee Lodge in Platte Canyon, Colorado, along the Colorado and Southern Railway's narrow gauge line; South Platte River winds through valley outside porch windows.
- Platte Canyon (Colo.)--1900-1930.; Lodges--Colorado--Platte Canyon--1900-1930.; Colorado and Southern Railway.; South Platte River (Colo. and Neb.)
- [between 1900 and 1930]
- Black Hawk, Oct. 1942
- View east on Gregory Street sidewalk, Black Hawk, Colorado. Large wooden planks were used to cover the flume that was built by town residents to minimize damage done to the town as a result of seasonal flooding. A young girl is looking through the...
- Blackhawk (Colo.)--1940-1950.
- 1942
- Smouldering ruins, Victor's big fire
- View of Victor, Colorado's smouldering remains of once thriving business & residential district after devastating fire of August 21, 1899. Shows men, women & children sifting through & inspecting remains; brick chimney stacks and smoke rising from...
- Victor (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fires--Colorado--Victor--1890-1900.
- 1899
- Johnny Baker at peephole
- Johnny Baker, a star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show known as the "Cowboy Kid" and also the foster son of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody, stands in the right foreground looking through a peephole to the show's arena. Another man looks into...
- Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Baker, Johnny, d. 1931.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- [1901?]
- Section thro' chancel, section thro' church looking West [and] section thro' church looking East
- This item (1 of approximately 1000 items) is from Fisher and Fisher's Architectural Records 1892-1997 collection (C MSS WH932). This drawing shows sections for St. Stephen's Church (Church of the Holy Redeemer) located at 2552 Williams Street in...
- Churches.; St. Stephen's Church (Denver, Colo.); Whittier neighborhood (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.
- 1908 September 26
- M F W 's table - Wolhurst fete
- Oversized, white ceramic coffee cups and a pitcher are on a table at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado. Glass tumblers, silverware, and flower arrangements are among them on the tablecloth. A lady poses in a straw hat and white blouse;...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Dining tables--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Fort Collins, Colo.
- Trolley number 26 passes through the busy intersection of College Avenue and Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado in Larimer County. A second trolley is behind it. Cars and pedestrians negotiate through the intersection around the trolleys. ...
- Fort Collins (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Street railroads--Colorado--Fort Collins--1940-1950.; Streets--Colorado--Fort Collins--1940-1950.; Fort Collins Municipal Railway (Fort Collins, Colo.)
- [1942?]
- Ft. Collins "Muni"
- A trolley passes through a residential area in Fort Collins, Colorado in Larimer County. The tracks are situated on a grassy area on a parkway through a neighborhood.
- Fort Collins (Colo.)--1940-1960.; Street railroads--Colorado--Fort Collins--1940-1960.; Fort Collins Municipal Railway (Fort Collins, Colo.)
- [between 1947 and 1951]
- Candy booth
- This party booth at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, is built in the likeness of a ship. It has lines of signal flags, masts with crow's nests, and United States flags on the yardarms and bow. The sides are counters laden with boxes and scales;...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- May Farmer [?] Woodward's table - Wolhurst fete
- Oversized, white ceramic coffee cups, plates, glass tumblers, and silverware are on a table at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado, with flower arrangements and a bowl of cut fruit [?]. Folding chairs are in the foreground.
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Dining tables--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Mrs. H H Lee
- Holding a kitten at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, Mrs. H. H. Lee wears a white brocade dress with puffed shoulders, a wide collar, and a flowered, feathered hat. A man in a suit and straw hat is to the side; party guests, a wagon and trees are...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Cats--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.;...
- 1898
- Miss Arnold's table - Wolhurst fete
- Oversized, white ceramic coffee cups, plates, and silverware are on a table at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado. Flower arrangements, a placard, a drum, and a trumpet are centerpieces. Women and children in white dresses and straw hats are...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Dining tables--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Mrs. Powers table - Wolhurst fete
- Oversized, white ceramic coffee cups and a pitcher are on a table at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado. Glass tumblers, silverware, and flower arrangements are among them on the tablecloth. Ladies wear hats with flowers, ribbons, and fluting;...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Dining tables--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- The Patriotic booth
- Bunting drapes this tent at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado. The uprights are topped with cutouts of tomahawks, and the side fabric is lifted, revealing tables covered with small items. A flag with a star and crescent hangs over the counter; a...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Turkish tent
- This party tent at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, is of striped canvas with scalloped trim and support ropes all around. Cutouts of arrows, crescent moons, and stars are atop poles, and a man in robes and a fez stands by the corner. A woman is...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Totem poles
- Women and girls at a Wolhurst party, in Littleton, Colorado, gather on the lawn by a wooden totem pole. Trees are in the background, and a flowerbed of cannas is to the side.
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Waiters from the "Rough Riders" - Wolhurst fete
- Three girls pose at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado, wearing European costumes. Their hats are tall white fabric with long ribbons hanging at the sides; and their aprons are a sheer fabric with lace trim. Trees, tables, and party guests...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Teenagers--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Geisha tea house
- Party guests at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, wear white dresses and elaborate hats. A person in the foreground wears robes, and lanterns hang from the trees.
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Party guests at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, wear white dresses and hats with feathers and crumpled lace. Boys in straw hats are in the background, by an umbrella and a banner drawn with a clown and the words: "Avancez, step up [?], Monsieur...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Ladies pose at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado, in white dresses, with puffed sleeves, and ruffled, pleated, or jabot collars. Their straw hats are bedecked with flowers.
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Bunting drapes a table at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado. Flower garlands, a pitcher, and cups are spread on the cloth, in front of well dressed ladies. A sign on a tree reads: "Lunch," and in the background, people are crowded around a...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Party guests at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, wear straw and flowered hats, suits, and dresses with flounces and garlanded flowers.
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Party guests at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, wear white dresses, suits and straw hats. A woman poses in a Japanese kimono.
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Oversized, white ceramic coffee cups, plates, and silverware are on a table at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado. The centerpiece is a pith helmet suspended in a tripod of swords; folding chairs surround. A girl in a fluffy white dress wipes...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Dining tables--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Band members at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, wear long black coats, white gaiters and tasseled sashes. One holds a cymbal; another carries a bass drum with lettering: "Geo. W. Cook's drum corps, Denver, Colo." Party guests and bushes are in...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Eleanor Young and Lillian Hurd pose at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado. Their dresses have floral prints, garlanded flowers, and high collars. Their hats have fluted taffeta, wide ribbons, and lace. A girl with a pony tail and balloons is in the...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Women--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Hurd, Lillian.; Young, Eleanor.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- Party guests at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, include a drum band, boys in straw hats, and a man in a fedora with an umbrella. A United States flag, banners, and trees are in the background.
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Wolhurst fete
- At a Wolhurst party, in Littleton, Colorado, this nurse wears a long, crisp white apron and a fluted organdy hat. Her dress has large puffed shoulders and a narrow waist. A horse drawn ambulance is in the background, with a cross and lettering:...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Nurses--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Ice cream - Wolhurst fete
- Flower arrangements decorate tables at a Wolhurst party in Littleton, Colorado. United States flags are used as tablecloths, and hang in the background. Ladies in puff sleeved blouses and straw hats sit in side chairs; one holds a card to her...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- The Zouave Band
- Band members at Wolhurst, in Littleton, Colorado, wear long black coats, white belts, gaiters, and waist mounted drums. Banners and a United States flag are further back, with a sign: "Chorus." Party guests in white, a totem pole, and trees are in...
- Wolcott, Edward Olive, 1848-1905--Homes & haunts.; Littleton (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Estates--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.; Garden parties--Colorado--Littleton--1890-1900.
- 1898
- Emily Griffith Opportunity School shoe repair class
- Photograph of a shoe repair class at the Emily Griffith Opportunity School in Denver, Colorado.
- Emily Griffith Opportunity School (Denver, Colo.); Schools--Colorado--Denver.; Denver Public Schools--Archives.; Public schools--Colorado--Denver.
- circa 1945
- Trinity United Methodist Church [Sunday service brochure].
- Service brochure for Trinity Methodist Church located in Denver, Colorado.
- Trinity United Methodist Church (Denver, Colo.)--Periodicals.; Methodist Church--Liturgy--Periodicals.; Methodist Church--Colorado--Denver--Periodicals.; Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church (Denver, Colorado)--1990-2000.
- 1999 December 24
- 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
- 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
- Beautiful, beautiful, zion! : the majesty of God's power and grace, First Chronicles-Chapter 20, Verse 11.
- Booklet created detailing the clerical and building history of the Zion Baptist Church located in Denver, Colorado. Included are several photographs of different pastors and their families, changes to different church buildings to the year 2003.
- Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)--History.; Baptists--Colorado--Denver--History.; Zion Baptist Church (Denver, Colo.)
- 2003
- East High spotlight: vol 17 no 6
- 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.)
- 1930 November 26
- 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 29 no 24
- 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 November
- The Urban Dweller: A Publication by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods Inc.
- Colorado Statesman : index of funeral notices, obituaries, and news articles : 29 October 1904 - 17 April 1954.
- Index of funeral notices, obituaries, and news articles from the leading weekly newspaper serving the African American community from 1904 to 1954.
- Colorado statesman --Indexes.; Obituaries--Colorado--Denver--Indexes.
- 2001
- Clayton College
- Exterior photograph of Clayton College located in Denver, Colorado. The City and County of Denver established the George W. Clayton Trust and College in 1911 through a bequest by George W. Clayton. Clayton sought to provide for the guardianship...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Orphanages--Colorado--Denver.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Architecture--Colorado--Denver--History.
- 1981 September
- Clayton College
- Exterior photograph of Clayton College located in Denver, Colorado. The City and County of Denver established the George W. Clayton Trust and College in 1911 through a bequest by George W. Clayton. Clayton sought to provide for the guardianship...
- George W. Clayton College (Denver, Colo.)--1980-1990.; Orphanages--Colorado--Denver.; Historic Buildings.; Historic preservation--Colorado--Denver.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver.; Architecture--Colorado--Denver--History.
- 1981 September
- Berkeley School
- Photograph of the interior of the Berkeley School located in Denver, Colorado. The Berkeley School is associated with the educational history of the Berkeley community from 1894 through 1976. The site provides a singular opportunity to view the...
- Berkeley School (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Berkeley Annex School (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1990-2000.; Regis (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--1990-2000.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1990-2000.; Graffiti.;...
- 1996
- Berkeley School
- Photograph of the Berkeley School located in Denver, Colorado. The Berkeley School is associated with the educational history of the Berkeley community from 1894 through 1976. The site provides a singular opportunity to view the architectural...
- Berkeley School (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Berkeley Annex School (Denver, Colo.)--1990-2000.; Denver Public Schools--Buildings--1990-2000.; Regis (Denver, Colo.) Neighborhood)--1990-2000.; Schools--Colorado--Denver--1990-2000.; Historic...
- 1996