PPLD Digital Collections

252 E. Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard. Enter The Hatch Cover and you've embarked on a voyage into oceans of fine food in an upbeat nautical atmosphere. Three people standing in front of upholstered benches. 1

252 E. Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard. Front view of The Hatch Cover. Large window with logo sign. 1

34 E. Ramona Avenue. German-American restaurant. Exterior view of building. 1

3535 N. Carefree Circle. Served lunch and dinner. Woman sitting at small wooden table enjoying a class of wine. Stained glass windows above depict a 1920s flapper, Art Deco roadster with man on running board. 1

3636 Citadel Drive N. Owner Diane Moreland serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Chef and staff pose around a table set for two. 1

3636 Citadel Drive N. Owner Diane Moreland. 1

3701 N. Nevada Avenue. The Cloud 9 Room was located on the W. side of the Rocky Mountain Greyhound Park. 1

3725 Austin Bluffs Parkway. An English-style pub.People sitting at the bar and table, all laughing. 1

404 Manitou Avenue. Chef Sigi Krauss bought Briarhurst Manor from the original owner, Dr. William Bell, in 1922. 1

404 Manitou Avenue. Continental cuisine. Two waiters in tuxedos holding menus stand near tables set for a full course meal. 1

411 E. Bijou Street. Owners Jane Peek and Donna Taylor run the café in an 1891 restored Victorian home. Victorian in style and European in feeling. Two women wearing hats wonder over the amazing dessert brought by a waiter. 1

506 N. Cascade Avenue. Loving restored Home is now the Hearthstone Inn. Exterior view, near Colorado College. 1

506 N. Cascade Avenue. Women and families dine at large wooden tables. 1

6100 Wilson Road. Entertainment is provided by a complete stage show featuring the "Flying W Wranglers," who have made 27 successful LP records. 1

6980 Lake Street. A small, rustic, unpretentious inn dedicated to excellent "country" cooking. Woman holding menus stands outside the restaurant building. Glower in foreground and background. 1

7350 Pine Creek Road. Exterior view. 1

7350 Pine Creek Road. Interior view. 1

A circa 1924 Ford Model T Coupe bearing is parked in front of Cascade's Red Cloud Inn. Sign in front reads "Red Cloud Inn, Mountain Trout and Steak Dinners” and “Red Cloud Inn” is painted on the roof of the rustic single-story log building. 1

A horse being shod by Flying W Ranch blacksmiths as part of the before dinner entertainment. 1

An image of the design on the bar napkins at The Cotton Club. 1

Antlers Hotel. Table-side service and continental cuisine provided exceptional dining occasion as the photo depicts. 1

Bill Marshall holding Community Chest poster at fundraising breakfast in Ruth's Oven. With Marshall are Morris Baker (left), Wayne Roper (center), Verne Johnson (second from right), and Lester Sletta. See Gazette article 10/7/1953, page 13. 1

Billboard with caricature of football player holding beer, reading "Lyle Alzado's restaurant Sports Lounge and Disco in Cherry Creek Shopping Center" Birds are perched along top of sign. 1

Close up view of patio table at restaurant with sign "As a precaution during the Covid-19, the State of Colorado by Public Health order #031620, we cannot offer outdoor eating areas. Please do not sit or eat in these outdoor areas.' 1

Couple stands in doorway of restaurant 1

Dining room at the Hidden Inn, showing people sitting on rustic chairs in front of southwestern-style fireplace. Painting hangs over fireplace. 1

Dining room of unidentified hotel with round tables with white tableclothes, wooden rafters and pillars, and hardwood floor. Large stone fireplace is in background. 1

Drawing of large adobe building with belltower added to photograph of existing log building with stone wall and "Red Cloud Inn" painted on roof. Note on back reads "Red" Hughe's first architects proposed extension of Red Cloud Inn, Cascade, Colo." 1

Employees in masks outside of Luigi's Italian Restaurant. 1

Employees of Luigi's Italian Restaurant pose in masks. 1

Exterior view of The Village Inn Restaurant. Note with image "Mrs. Frederick Tuttle, organist in Colorado room." 1

Exterior view of the restaurant with an intersection in the foreground. Location identifed as 3 East Colorado Avenue. 1

Fannie Mae Duncan sits in the empty dance floor of the Iron Springs Chateau. Duncan purchased the building in 1954, but opposition to her business plans in Manitou Springs led her to sell no more than a year later. 1

Fannie Mae Duncan with sister Selena Franklin at the Cotton Club bar. 1

Fannie Mae and Ed Duncan (in booth) at the Cotton Club. Band plays on stage. 1

Four men, including two men wearing caps with badges prominently displayed, sitting in Erma's Café. All four men are smoking cigarettes. "Caf" is painted on the window at the rear. Photo identified on back as "Truckers Erma's Kitchen 1959". 1

Howard Smith [1938-2024] displaying a rack of barbequed ribs at his restaurant, Howard's BBQ. 1

Howard Smith [1938-2024] releases balloons at the new location of his restaurant, Howard's BBQ, 114 Sierra Madre Street. Customers sit at picnic benches in the background. 1

Howard Smith [1938-2024] standing next to his Howard's Pit BBQ sign in Old Colorado City. 1

Interior of Summit House on top of Pikes Peak showing lunch counter with large coffee urns behind. A sign with prices for food hangs in the center. 1

Interior of restaurant showing chairs on top of tables and one customer. 1

Interior of restaurant with set tables. A waitress stands in back with two Asian men. Oriental lanterns and vases are among the decorations. Photo is labeled "B-N Café - Manitou" on print. 1

Interior of the Hidden Inn at the Garden of the Gods, showing table and chairs in front of open doors with rock formations visible in background. Two women wearing white blouses and vests stand at right. 1

Interior view of Ruth’s Oven dining room with tables set for dining. Research indicates it was located at 220 North Tejon Street. Ruth’s Oven closed permanently on Christmas Eve 1972. 1

Interior view of the Red Cloud Inn in Cascade, Colorado. Restaurant tables and chairs are seen in a rustic log-cabin setting. The Red Cloud Inn was formerly a stagecoach station, post office, and possibly a brothel. 1

Interior view of the restaurant's dining room. Location is identified as 220 North Tejon Street. Ruth’s Oven closed permanently on Christmas Eve 1972. 1

Jerry's Sub Shop at 26 N. Tejon Street with automobiles parked in front. Circa 1970 Buick LeSabre parked in the foreground bears a Colorado license plate issued in 1974-75 celebrating America's Bicentennial. 1

Jerry's Sub Shop at 26 N. Tejon Street. 1

Jose Muldoon's at 222 N. Tejon Street. Nature's Way and Clausen Book Shop on right, J. Addison Ltd. on left. 1

Joyce Peterson and unidentified waitress at the bar of the Cotton Club. Empty glasses and beer bottles wait to be bussed. 1

Located at the Broadmoor Hotel, the restaurant was in the atmosphere of an English manor house of the 19th century. 1

Log building at roadside with cars parked alongside and antlers on side. Signs reading "Out West" are over door and on side of building|neon sign on top reads "Cafe - Bar" and signs for Schlitz and Coors hang outside. 1

Looking west from center of bridge. 1

Man behind counter of pizza restaurant. Sign on counter reads 'To our customers 1

Man in mask inside Bingo Burger. Photographer comments 1

Man in mask sits at a restaurant table awaiting pick-up order. Photographer comments 1

Man sitting in restaurant booth with baby on his lap and glass of beer in front of him. Baby carrier is on table. Photo identified on back as Donald F. Brandon and son, Patrick. 1

Man wearing long apron crossing street in front of large building with signs "Hotel Oxford". Several people stand in front of restaurant on lower floor of hotel, with signs "Tommy's Joynt Brauhaus" and "Hand-Carved Sandwiches." 1

Mediterranean Cafe with "Open" flag and sign reading "Call for carryout or curbside service.' 1

Old Victorian-style storefront with painted signs "Village Diner" in window, decorative cornice and bow windows, with snow-covered mountains visible behind. 1

Old three-story brick building on corner with mullioned windows and flag on roof. Building has sign in front reading "Meadow Muffins" and sign painted on side reading "Mack's Ice Cream and Candy". Street sign on corner reads "Colorado". 1

Original City Hall of Colorado City, built in 1887. Signs on building "The Queen Cafe" and "Queen Cottage Camp / Tourists / Traveling Men / Weekend Parties" and "Modern Rooms / Cottages / Camp grounds". 1

People dining in the Garden Room at the Broadmoor Hotel amid trees and tall plants. Formal waiter is at table in center. 1

People line up in front of Burger King on Fillmore Street. Parking lot is filled with cars. Neon sign of king sitting on hamburger and holding a drink reads "Burger King Home of the Whopper".` 1

Quiet street line with old buildings. Building in foreground has overhanging eave supported by timbers and hand-painted sign on side reading "Crouse's Restaurant Home Cooking." 1

Railroad-car-style diner in parking lot in Lake George, New York. Restaurant has large sign on top reading "Prospect Mt. Diner" and "The Point" is painted on sides. 1

Rear exterior view of the building located at 3 East Colorado Avenue. What appears to be a 1976 Toyota Corona is parked under a U.S. Navy recruiting billboard featuring a hydrofoil. The Holly Sugar building appears in the distance on right. 1

Restaurant Kirin Ichiban sign "Open for to-go.' 1

Restaurant closure notice "Due to the virus scare we are forced to close our dining rooms till further notice. We ARE still open for carry-out and delivery. Come on in for special offers. Thank you.' 1

Shuttered Benny's with marquee reading 'Tonight PM Closed Until Further Notice.' 1

Side view of stone building with neon sign "Craftwood Inn". Sign by stone steps leading up reads "Open year round Monday-Saturday Luncheon 11 1

Sign on Phantom Canyon Brewery door reads "To help stem the spread of COVID-19 our restaurant is temporarily closed. Please visit our website and social media for further updates.' 1

Sign on building reads "Bridge Crew Creamery. Established 1929. Premium Ice Cream." This is the first building encountered on the far (south) side of the Royal Gorge Bridge. 1

Small shack in front of tailings pile with log addition on side and buggy in front. Building has signs reading "Snacks" "Information" "Snacks Gifts Hot Dog!!!!" and "Hot Dogs". Photo identified on back. 1

Tejon Street roped off for &quot|Dine Out Downtown&quot|during pandemic, empty table await diners. 1

Tent restaurant in Cripple Creek. Written on the tent "Lunchroom, Meals 25 cents, Hot Soup 10 cents, Oysters, Sandwhiches 15 cents, Coffee 5 cents per cup, Hot Beef Ash." 1

The Brazen Head 1

The Lamplight Inn located next to Pooler Conoco in Monument, Colorado. A 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 convertible are parked in front of the building. 1

Thirty-five Pioneers stand outside the Village Inn. Signs on restaurant read 1

This is a copy of an ad for the Rossonian Lounge in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, where Fannie Mae picked up ideas for developing The Cotton Club in Colorado Springs. 1

Three men wearing aprons stand in front of large tent on a snowy hillside. Tent has large sign stating "MINERS HOME - come in and get a square MEAL 25 cts." Photo is numbered 917 on print. Title by photographer; printed on front of photo. 1

Three men wearing cowboy hats seated at round table in front of brick fireplace at the restaurant in La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe. 1

Tom Boy Inn at 1634 S. Nevada specialized in sandwhiches, cold drinks, cigarettes, steaks, and candy. Owned and operated by G.C. and Eldon Crissman 1

Two bicycles parked in front of storefront with two large windows. Sign reading "Home Cooked Meals" is above windows|"Open" sign is in window and "Rest Room" sign between windows. 1

Unidentified woman sitting at table in dark restaurant, smoking a cigarette. 1

Ute Café in Woodland Park 1

Ute Inn 1

View of Duston's Kitchen from across the lake. Printed on front "Duston's Kitchen / Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. Printed on back 1

View of bar at the Cotton Club. Patrons sit at tables. 1

Woman wearing hair curlers leans on man wearing cowboy hat who is leaning on counter at Burger King. Menu is on wall behind counter, including "The Whopper", "Yumbo" "Waler" and "Mini Whopper". Waitress wearing uniform with apron and hat is in back. 1