Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Digital Collections

- One of the living room of El Pomar Broadmoor estate of Spencer Penrose, Colorado Springs
- Interior view of a living room at the El Pomar estate of Spencer Penrose, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Rectangular room has a fireplace flanked by two double doors, ornate plaster door, window and cove molding, floral...
- Penrose, Spencer 1865-1939--Homes & haunts.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1920-1930.; Living rooms--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1920-1930.
- [1920]
- Daniels & Fisher
- Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of crystal and glass vases and dinnerware; carved wood tables, and a potted palm.
- Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Crystal glass--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Glassware--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.;...
- [1902?]
- Political cartoon of Casimiro Barela
- Political cartoon of State Senator Casimiro Barela with a studio portrait inset. The cartoon shows Senator Barela shaking hands with an unidentified senator near his desk. His desk has vases of flowers and letters that read: "Casimiro Barela Fourth...
- Mexican Americans--Colorado--1900-1910.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--1900-1910.; Legislators.; Barela, Casimiro--Pictorial works.; Mexican Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.; Hispanic Americans--Colorado--Pictorial works.;...
- [1907]
- Denver Municipal Facts: Volume 1 Number 12, 1909 May 8
- General store, Rifle, Colorado
- Interior view of a general store in Rifle (Garfield County), Colorado. Men pose behind counters in the store. Shows glass display cases, shelves and probably vases and pitchers, fabric and hat boxes. Fishing poles hang from the ceiling. Posters on...
- Rifle (Colo.)--1890-1910.; General stores--Colorado--Rifle--1890-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Rifle--1890-1910.
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- Industrial Art Dept.
- Interior view of a classroom at the State Normal School of Colorado (later University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley (Weld County), Colorado. Students sit at wooden desks and hold pencils and paper. Ceramic pots, urns, vases or teapots are on...
- State Normal School of Colorado (Greeley, Colo.)--Buildings--1900-1910.; Greeley (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Art education--Colorado--Greeley--1900-1910.; Classrooms--Colorado--Greeley--1900-1910.; Students--Colorado--Greeley--1900-1910.; Teachers'...
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Los Angeles, Cal. Law-Ark-Fawn in his office
- A Chinese man identified as Law-Ark-Fawn poses in his office in Chinatown, Los Angeles, California. He wears a quilted jacket and a silk skull cap. He poses beside a table, probably a Confucian altar, that contains vases full of flowers, a bowl of...
- Chinatown (Los Angeles, Calif.)--1890-1900.; Los Angeles (Calif.)--1890-1900.; Interiors.; Offices.; Law-Ark-Fawn.; Chinese.
- [1899]
- Chinese variety store
- Interior view of a business in Denver, Colorado; shows Chinese-American men, shirts, shawls, ceramic vases, and international flags. A glass case displays "Arrow Collars."
- Chinese-Americans--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Stores & shops--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1915?]
- Residence - unid. Christmas tree
- Interior view of home in (probably) Denver, Colorado; shows children, a man, a woman, and a baby. A decorated Christmas tree is by a fireplace with mantle, mirror, and vases.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1910.; Boys--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Christmas trees--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Families--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Girls--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.; Infants--Colorado--Denver--1890-1910.;...
- [between 1890 and 1910?]
- L. C. Cannor's room at the L'Imperial
- Interior of a L. C. Cannor's room at L'Imperial (Imperial Apartments) , Colfax Avenue and 14th (Fourteenth) Street in Denver, Colorado. Decor includes: curtains, framed pictures, furniture, potted plants, and vases.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Apartments--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Cannor, L. C.--Homes & haunts.
- 1896 December 22
- Interior of a bedroom in a residence in Leadville
- Interior view of a bedroom in a Leadville, Colorado, residence includes a highback bed, an upholstered chair, an ornately carved gas fireplace with tiered shelves filled with vases. There is a dresser with painted drawers that has a perfume...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Dwellings--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Interiors.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Interior view of a Leadville Victorian parlor
- Interior view of Mrs. Marion Smith's parlor, 200 West 9th Street, Leadville, Colorado,shows two arches with ornately carved wood mo and tasseled heavy draperies, built-in book cases, a carved table, a chair and fireplace mantle with beveled mirror...
- Leadville (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Drawing rooms--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Houses--Colorado--Leadville--1890-1900.; Interiors.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Hotel Imperial dining room, Longmont, Colo.
- Interior view of the Hotel Imperial dining room, Longmont, Colorado, shows linen cloth covered round and oblong tables set with silverware, napkins, salt and pepper, cruits, sugar, candlesticks, and dishes of crackers or beard. The floor has a...
- Longmont (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Longmont--1920-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Longmont--1920-1930.; Interiors.; Hotel Imperial (Longmont, Colo.)
- 1926 November 23
- #324 Soda Fountain by American Soda Fountain Company possibly in Richard's Drug Store
- View of a soda fountain in the interior of a drug store in Paonia, Colorado in Delta County, shows: spigots in a line, glass bowls and glasses, flowers in vases, stained glass ornament, carved wood, turned supports, cash register, leafy plant....
- Paonia (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Drugstores--Colorado--Paonia--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Paonia--1900-1910.; Soda fountains--Colorado--Paonia--1900-1910.
- [1909?]
- Banquet honoring 75th Anniversary of the founding of St. Mary's Church, Walsenburg held in St. Mary's Auditorium
- View in St. Mary's auditorium, Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado, during the church's 75th anniversary celebration; shows people at tables set with program cards, silverware, coffee cups, vases of flowers and taper candles.
- Walsenburg (Colo.)--1940-1950.; Anniversaries--Colorado--Walsenburg--1940-1950.; Catholic churches--Colorado--Walsenburg--1940-1950.
- October 1944
- A Potter, Van Briggle Pottery
- A man in a bowler hat, vest, bow tie and apron presses the brake of a potter's wheel with his foot, Van Briggle's Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The belt-driven flywheel spins and the clay in his hands is still. Mugs and...
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Potters--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Potteries--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Van Briggle Art Pottery original pieces 1st prizes at Paris Ex. & St. Louis Fair
- An interior display at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, features ceramic vases and jugs with bas-relief floral or vegetal designs; some have carved wooden bases.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- The Van Briggle Art Pottery
- Interior display features ceramic vases with carved, bas-relief vegetal and floral designs; one piece depicts a flamingo, Van Briggle Art Pottery in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Van Briggle Pottery
- Interior display features ceramic vases and a mug with bas-relief floral designs; some have carved wooden bases, Van Briggle's Art Pottery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Van Briggle Pottery
- Interior display features ceramic vases with bas-relief floral or human designs; some have carved wooden bases, Van Briggle's Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- 1902
- Van Briggle
- A display at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, features a fireplace with floral tiles, a wide urn, and ceramic vases. After Artus van Briggle's death in 1904, his wife expanded the business to include decorative...
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Tiles--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Van Briggle
- An interior display at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, features ceramic vases and bowls with carved bas-relief floral or insect designs.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1900-1910.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1900-1910.
- [between 1900 and 1910?]
- Van Briggle
- Interior view at Van Briggle Art Pottery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, shows wooden benches flanking a brick arch frame fireplace with floral tiles, a mantle with ceramic vases and bas-relief tiles diplayed on the floor.
- Van Briggle Pottery Company--1910-1920.; Art pottery--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Potteries--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.;...
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- The Homestead dining room, Cripple Creek
- Interior view of refurbished dining room of the Old Homestead, 353 (or 367) Myers Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado; prominent "parlor" or "sporting" house of red-light district in operation for nearly twenty years; it later became a residence and...
- Old Homestead (Cripple Creek, Colo.)--1960-1970.; Cripple Creek (Colo.)--1960-1970.; Brothels--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.; Galleries & museums--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1960-1970.;...
- [between 1960 and 1970?]
- Hodgetts
- Interior view in the Albert G. Hodgetts residence, 132 West Del Norte, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, includes a tile fileplace with screen and tools, wicker furniture, Oriental rugs, cabinet, table and vase, framed paintings hung on...
- Hodgetts, Albert G.--Homes and haunts--1930-1940.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Lamps--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1930-1940.
- July 1929
- Central City residence interiors
- The sun streams through two windows of a Central City bedroom where a twin bed with a quilted cover is in the foreground. The windowsills next to the bed are decorated with bric-a-brac, including flowers, vases, bells, and miniature birds. A...
- Central City (Colo.)--1960-1980.; Bedrooms--Colorado--Central City--1960-1980.; Interiors--1960-1980.
- [between 1960 and 1980?]
- Sitting room of the late 1920's
- Interior view in an unidentified home, Denver, Colorado, shows a portrait, upholstered chairs and a couch, hanging lamp, vases, decorative shelving unit, and decorative wallpaper.
- Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- [between 1920 and 1930]
- Middle palor (sic)
- Interior view of a parlor in a Denver, Colorado residence; decor includes china, a potted palm, wallpaper, carpet, ceramic vases, and an armchair.
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1930.
- [between 1910 and 1930?]
- House - interior
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado, residence; decor includes ornate furniture, upholstery, wallpaper, vases, rugs, and light fixtures.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- House - interior, possibly the Knapps
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado, residence; decor includes ornate furniture, upholstery, a piano, potted palm, wallpaper, vases, rugs, and light fixtures.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1920.
- [between 1900 and 1920?]
- Carnival display during the New Year celebration in Chinatown
- Interior view of a room decorated to commemorate the Chinese New Year in Denver, Colorado. Tables covered with cloth hold fruit displays and ceramic vases. Paper lanterns hang from the ceiling.
- Chinese-Americans--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Denver (Colo.)--1880-1890.; Celebrations--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Chinese lanterns--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.; Festive decorations--Colorado--Denver--1880-1890.
- [between 1880 and 1890?]
- Denver house interior
- View of a piano in a house in Denver, Colorado. Sheet music titled "Where the Silvry [sic] Colorado Wends Its Way" and vases are on the piano. Photographs and paintings hang on the wall. A piano stool and chairs are nearby.
- Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Pianos--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900]
- C.A. Finding residence
- Interior view of the Finding residence in Breckenridge, Colorado, includes a full bookcase in the background with china plates, frames, and a pitcher atop it. A delicate, upright table next to it is made of machine parts and has a coverlet and...
- Finding, C. A.--Homes & haunts--1890-1900.; Breckenridge (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Breckenridge--1890-1900.; Interiors--1890-1900.
- [between 1890 and 1900?]
- Park Hill Branch Library
- An exterior view of the Park Hill Branch Library located on Dexter and Montview Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The Park Hill branch library building was built by architects M.R. & Burnham Hoyt and features spanish tiled roof, stucco exterior walls....
- Denver Public Library. Park Hill Branch.--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Libraries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Streets--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
- [between 1930 and 1940?]
- Mrs. Dr. J's plants
- Interior view of room with plants and flowers including geraniums and fuschias; also shows vases, sculpture, and framed portraits.
- Flowers--1860-1880.; Plants--1860-1880.
- [between 1869 and 1879]
- Oglala, S. D.
- A group of Native American (Oglala Sioux) men and women pose outside of a building (possibly a church) in Oglala, South Dakota. Many of the people hold wreaths or vases of flowers, two men wear badges, and one man holds an American flag.
- Dakota Indians--South Dakota--Oglala--1870-1890.; Indians of North America--South Dakota--Oglala--1870-1890.; Oglala Indians--South Dakota--Oglala--1870-1890.; Oglala (S.D.)--1870-1890.; Missions--South Dakota--Oglala--1870-1890.; Women--South...
- [between 1870 and 1890?]
- Interior with fireplace
- Interior view of a house in Denver, Colorado. Shows framed pictures, fireplace, mantle clock, mirror, vases, furniture, pillow, and a spinning wheel.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Spinning apparatus--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Church interior
- View of a church interior, probably in Denver, Colorado shows: altar, crosses, pulpit, and flowers in vases.
- Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Altars--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Churches--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1900?]
- Interior 342 Lehigh Ave.
- Interior of a house at 342 Lehigh Avenue in Littleton (Arapahoe County), Colorado. Shows rocking chairs, a fireplace with tile, a lamp, framed pictures, and vases.
- Littleton (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Fireplaces--Colorado--Littleton--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Littleton--1900-1910.; Rocking chairs--Colorado--Littleton--1900-1910.; Rooms & spaces--Colorado--Littleton--1900-1910.
- [1903?]
- Broadmoor interior
- Interior view of a room at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado (completed in 1918; New York architects Warren & Wetmore); furnishings include fireplace with clock and vases on mantel, paintings on walls, desk, chairs, and flowered...
- Broadmoor (Hotel : Colorado Springs, Colo.)--1910-1930.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1930.; Hotels--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1930.; Interiors.
- [between 1918 and 1925?]
- Denver residences, interior
- Interior view of an Arts and Crafts living room in Denver, Colorado; features a brick fireplace, beamed ceiling, chandelier with globe lamps, Art Nouveau floral wallpaper and stained glass windows. Furniture includes a leather sofa, wooden table...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Living rooms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Denver residences, interior
- Interior view of a Denver, Colorado, residence; dining room furnishings include a brick fireplace, wood paneling, molding, Art Nouveau wallpaper, a pedestal table, leather upholstered wood chairs, Oriental rug, stained glass lamp, built-in buffet,...
- Denver (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Dining rooms--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Houses--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1910-1920.
- [between 1910 and 1920?]
- Daniels and Fisher mum display
- Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows a display of fabric bolts, vases, peonies, chrysanthemums, and palms.
- Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Merchandise...
- [1903?]
- Daniels & Fisher interior
- Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows glass display cases, silk stockings, and vases of chrysanthemums.
- Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Merchandise displays--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Showcases--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Daniels & Fisher reception room 5th floor
- Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows chrysanthemums in pots and vases.
- Daniels and Fisher Stores Company--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Department stores--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- [1902?]
- Petal shop
- Interior of a florist shop in Denver, Colorado. There are cut flowers and vases on the floor, tables, and shelves. There is a set of stairs going up. The backs of picture frames are in the foreground.
- Denver (Colo.)--1950-1970.; Five Points (Denver, Colo.)--1950-1970.; Florist shops--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1950-1970.
- [between 1950 and 1970?]
- Flower show - Denver Auditorium
- Interior view of the Denver Municipal Auditorium, during a flower show, in Denver, Colorado; shows arrangements of chrysanthemums in wicker and ceramic vases. Cards read: "Exhibited by Geo. H. Cooper," and "New Rose, Cleveland."
- City Auditorium (Denver, Colo.)--1920-1930.; Denver (Colo.)--1920-1930.; Auditoriums--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flower shows--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Flowers--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1920-1930.
- 1926
- Oakes Home
- Interior view of chapel, Oakes Home, Denver, Colorado; shows altar with communion table and bench, recessed arched alcoves with keystones and statues of Saints, a cross, garlands, oil painting, ornate high-backed priest chair, Bible, vases of...
- Oakes Home (Denver, Colo.)--1900-1910.; Denver (Colo.)--1900-1910.; Chapels--Colorado--Denver--1900-1910.
- April 13, 1909
- Store interior
- Interior view of a grocery store in Denver, Colorado; shows ceramic vases, canned goods, and a wood stove.
- Denver (Colo.)--1880-1900.; Grocery stores--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.; Interiors--Colorado--Denver--1880-1900.
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- C&S dining car 702
- Interior view of Colorado & Southern Railway dining car 207; shows ornate carved wood, leaded glass windows; sconce and hanging lamps, tables with silverware, carafes and flower vases.
- Colorado and Southern Railway--1900-1910.; Interiors--1900-1910.; Railroad dining cars--1900-1910.
- [1907]