PPLD Digital Collections

A large mirrored dining room with chandelier, dining table, and two marble fireplaces. 1

A one-story, stucco house at 99 Ranch Road. Identified as the residence of Tom Burgess. 4

A white, two-story Dutch Colonial house. Identified on the back of the photograph 1

Abandoned fabrication buildings at the defunct Alexander Aircraft factory (production ceased in 1932) with automobiles from the early 1930s parked in front and hydrant in foreground. 1

Adobe house on wooded lot with hillside behind. Wire and log fence is in foreground. Photo identified on back. A late 1920s-model automobile is parked in the background. 1

An alley near the residence of Mrs. B. Stewart, 1404 North Nevada Avenue. 1

An unidentified stucco home. 1

Artist's rendition of proposed building housing Doenges Long Ford dealer and service. "J.MacGilchrist. Del." written in lower right of print. The first listing of Doenges-Long Ford in Colorado Springs directories was in 1954 1

Auditorium at Durango High School with decorated stage in front. "DHS" logo is over stage. Photo identified on back. 1

Backyard of the residence of Mrs. B. Stewart, 1404 North Nevada Avenue. A clothesline and stool are visible in the photograph. 1

Boy wearing a headset sits at table with electrical equipment powered by two large dry cell batteries in a classroom, identified on back as Physics Lab at Durango High School. Filled blackboard is at front of room|globe sits on windowsill at left. 1

Brick and stone building annotated above the entrance with “Recreation Hall" with tile roof and small cupola, identified on back as Colorado State Hospital. Man stands on double-sided stairway in front. 1

Brick building with Spanish-style tile roof and tall windows, identified on back as Belle Plain School in Pueblo. "Belle Plain" is carved over front door. Flagpole is in foreground, behind wire fence. 1

Brick school building. 4

Broadmoor residence. Photograph is identified on the back as "Creel, Howard 500 Penrose Blvd. Broadmoor. 1

Cars parked in lot alongside large building with neon sign reading "Skateland" with flying roller skate on top. "Pikes Peak Skateland" is painted on side of building. Sign below reads "Quality Guaranteed Cars. Terms Trade Buy Sell". 1

Colorado Springs City Auditorium from corner across the street. Foreground has trees and grassy plot behind decorative wrought-iron fence. 1

Committee room in Colorado Springs City Auditorium with rows of wooden chairs facing raised dais at front. The auditorium was completed in 1923 and this photo appears to have been taken when the facility was new. 1

Corner office, identified on back as "President's Suite, Holly Sugar Corporation" with leather chairs and couch, large desk and floor-to-ceiling windows. 1

Detail shot of a fence at the residence of Mrs. B. Stewart, 1404 North Nevada Avenue. 1

Exterior of Claremont, the Baldwin residence, now the Colorado Springs School, showing a side view of entranceway flanked by statues. Two neoclassical wings on either side of stairs have carved pilasters and decorative stonework rails on roof. 1

Exterior of Law Mortuary at 116 North Nevada Avenue. Awning over front door reads "The DF Law Undertaking Co." Hydrant is at curb at right. "Don't Park Here," "Do Not " and "Do Not " are stenciled on curb under hydrant. Street lamp is at right. 1

Exterior of Perkins-Shearer Co. store located at North Tejon and Kiowa Streets with woman standing at door and car parked in front. Windows have undeployed awnings. Globe-style street lamps are on corners. 1

Exterior of Thomas Cusack residence in Cascade, Colorado, showing brick front, large windows and tile roof. 1

Exterior of large brick building with curving stone stairway and dirt road in front. "High School" and "1916" carved at roofline. Photo identified on back. 1

Exterior of large brick school building with 1957 Ford Fairlane bearing 1958 Colorado license plates parked in front parked, identified on back as Risley Junior High School in Pueblo. 1

Exterior view of the side of the Manitou Springs Public Library with spanish-tiled roof. Photo identified on bottom of page. This library opened on 22 February 1911. New landscaping indicates that this photo was taken around the time of the opening. 1

Faćade of unidentified church in Pueblo with scaffolding and construction work in front. A late 1940s automobile is visible in the foreground on the left. 1

Foundation and brick walls of building, identified on back as Sacred Heart Church in Pueblo. Building with belltower is behind construction. Research indicates Sacred Heart Cathedral was built 1912-13. 1

Front Faćade of the Baldwin Residence, Claremont, showing statuary in front yard. 1

Front of small adobe-style building with striped awnings and canned goods on display in window. "113 Sommers Market Co. 115" and two "S" logos are on front of building. Photo identified on back as 113-115 South Tejon Street. 1

Game room at Claremont, the Baldwin residence, now the Colorado Springs School. Two large billiards tables are in the center of the room, with heavy double and triple lamps overhead. Small fireplace is in background. 1

Garage with multiple bays with cars inside. Sign overhead reads "'Bru' Baker's Kleen Kars 730 E. Pikes Peak Phone MA" 1

Girls garbed in dress styles of the mid-1930s in lot behind large brick building, identified as Sacred Heart Church in Pueblo. Wooden staircase leads from upper door to ground level. 1

Identified on the back of the photograph "Berne H. Hopkins - stable (would face on what is now 1821 Alamo) / Hopkins house faced on 1830 Wood Ave. Stable was later made over into a house. 1

Identified on the back of the photograph 1

Interior hallway at the Colorado Springs Auditorium with doors into the main room and arched ceiling with decorative trim. 1

Interior of City Auditorium looking towards back with rows of folding wooden chairs in center and bleachers on three sides. The auditorium was completed in 1923 and this photo appears to have been taken when the facility was new. 1

Interior of Law Mortuary at 116 North Nevada Avenue, showing carpeted hallway, columns and pilasters and frescoes. 1

Interior of Masonic Temple with Egyptian-style columns, recessed ceiling and palms lining walls. Note on back reads "Charles E. Thomas architect. 1

Interior of porch or sunroom at Thomas Cusack residence in Cascade, Colorado, with wicker furniture and brick walls. 1

Interior of small auditorium with folding seats and stage in foreground, identified as the "Little Theater" in the City Auditorium. The auditorium was completed in 1923 and this photo appears to have been taken when the facility was new. 1

Interior of small room at the Colorado Springs Auditorium with folding chairs facing small raised dais at front of room. Upper walls and ceiling have painted designs. 1

J. R. Neal residence on Cheyenne Mountain. 1

Large Spanish-style church with tile roof, identified on back as St. Leander's in Pueblo. 1

Large brick building on corner with cars from the late 1930s parked in front. "First National Bank" over entrance. Building has sign "Baker & Biggs" carved under roofline. Sign on lamp post in front reads "Chamber of Commerce AAA Information. 1

Large brick building with "High School" carved in front, identified on back as Pueblo School District #1. A 1928 Hudson Super Six sedan in the foreground displays 1936 license plate "20-2238. 1

Large brick building with balcony over front door. "AD High School 1901" carved above door. 1

Large brick building with landscaped grounds in front and playground at left. "Odd Fellows Home" sign over door. 1

Large brick building with two smokestacks and narrow street in front. At least one automobile parked on the street appears to be from the late 1930s. Several cars are parked at right, and one drives on street. Photo identified on back. 1

Large building with sign reading "Fremont Co. Farm and Hospital" over doorway. Small stream with rocky bank is in foreground. 1

Large church building with stone entranceway, identified as Sacred Heart Church in Pueblo. High wire fence lines sidewalk in front of church. 1

Large church with tall steeple on tree-lined street. Cars are parked by streetlamps in foreground. Photo identified on back as Pueblo Cathedral. Mid-1930s automobiles are parked by streetlamps. 1

Large stucco building with arched porches on well-kept grounds, identified on back as Colorado Springs Psychopathic Hospital (Emory John Brady Hospital.) 1

Long view of stable and grounds at Claremont, the Baldwin residence, now the Colorado Springs School. Lines of trees surround the grounds. Telephone or telegraph poles are outside the walls. Cheyenne Mountain is visible in background. 1

Long wood building with rickety wooden stairs leading to door, identified on back as Belle Plain in Pueblo. 1

Long wooden building with plains behind, identified on back as Belle Plain School in Pueblo. 1

Low Spanish-style stucco building in snowy field with hillside behind. Photo idenfitied on back as "Palatial Bath House at Hot Springs Hotel" in Wagon Wheel Gap. 1

Low building, identified on back as the Monkey House at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, with mountain behind. Cages line front, with arched stone entranceway in center. 1

Man in suit sits on chair while dentist examines his teeth while nurse stands alongside holding instruments. Draped cabinet with instruments are at right. 1

Man lying on draped table with two white-coated men working on equipment. Sign at doorway reads "X-Ray Room". 1

Men sitting at rows of desks with large books piled in front of them in large room at Shepard's Citations building. Floor is linoleum tile, with fluorescent lighting overhead and large windows at right. 1

Modern entranceway to brick building, identified on back as Loomis Hall - Girls dormitory, at Colorado College. Photographer's stamp on back. 1104 North Cascade Avenue. 1

One-story ranch home with a two-car garage. Two cars are parked in the garage, one of which appears to be a 1955 Pontiac bearing 1955 Colorado license plates. 1

Ornate altar in church, identified on back as Sacred Heart Church in Pueblo. Stained glass windows flank the upper part of the altar. 1

Outside Penrose Stadium showing cog railroad tracks and wrought iron fence by the gate. Gateway has sign for "Will Rogers Rodeo Aug. 17-18-19-20 1

Park School is inscribed in arch over the entrance of large brick building with tall gables and stone foundation, identified on back as Pueblo School District #1, unidentified school. 1

Photograph is identified on the back as "Creel, Howard 500 Penrose Blvd. Broadmoor. 1

Photograph is identified on the back as "Rhea, Bob - cottage #2 1923." The location of the home is identified as 416 East Fontanero Street. 1

Photograph is identified on the back as "Rhea, Robert - cottage #1 1923." The location of the home is identifed as 410 East Fontanero Street. 1

Photograph is identified on the back as "Winternitz, Dr. David H., 2212 W. Colorado Ave. A 1950 Dodge Coronet is parked in front of the house. 1

Photograph is identified on the back as "cottage #1 and 2 1923." The location of the cottages is identified as 410 and 416 East Fontanero Street. 1

Playground equipment of monkey bars and climbing latticework in yard of two-story frame building, identified on back as Pueblo School District #60, unidentified school. 1

Rear view of two-story brick building with iron emergency staircase leading into open field. Photo identified on back as St. Leander's Catholic School in Pueblo. 1

Reception hall at 1332 Earl's Court. Street name changed to Wood Avenue in 1912. 1

Rendering of a residence. Photograph is identified on the back as "Reiss, R. J., designed 1919, Cresta Rd. N.W. corner Mesa Ave., Broadmoor". Colorado Springs city directories indicate Richard J. Reiss resided here (400 Mesa Ave.) from 1922 to 1942. 1

Room with large sinks and hot plates on tables, identified on back as "cooking room" at Durango High School. Wooden stools are in front of tables at right. 1

Rows of student desks in classroom at Durango High School. Bookcase with clock and flag on top are at front of room. 1

Shop room at Durango High School with workworking equipment, brick walls and sawdust and wood chips on floor. 1

Side of St. Patrick's church in Pueblo during construction work, with wooden framework in front. Photo identified on back and dated Sept. 21, '43. 1

Side of brick church showing leaded windows and buttresses. Photo identified on back. 1

Side view of A-frame brick church, identified on back as St. Paul's in the Broadmoor. Research indicates this church was completed in January, 1960. The state of the landscaping indicates the photo was taken around this time. 1

Side view of First Methodist Church in Pueblo, with low brick buildings and tall steeple of church building in background. 1

Side view of tall brick building on brick-paved street with large stone building at right. At least one automobile parked on the street appears to be from the late 1930s. Photo identified on back. 1

Side view of the main building of Cragmor Sanatorium showing several striped awnings. 1

Side view of wood-shingled building behind wire fence. Building identified on back as Pueblo School District #60, unidentified school. 1

Sitting room with chairs and dresser and door into bedroom in rear. Bed, washbasin and striped curtains on windows are visible in room at rear. 1

Small building with attached garage and pathway alongside. Signs on top of building read "'Bru' Baker's Trader Inn". Poster in window reads "It's A Fact Save With Our Automobile Insurance. 1

Small ivy-covered house surrounded by trees. Photo identified on back as residence of Dr. David H. Winternitz, 2212 W. Colorado Avenue. 1

Small log house with stone chimneys and large picture windows under pine trees with rocky cliff behind. Photo identified on back as J.R. Neal residence on Cheyenne Mountain. 1

Small open building with tile roof and column supports, identified on back as Carlton Pavilion, in Monument Valley Park. 1

Small stucco house on hilltop with curving driveway in front and rounded glass-brick windows on side. Photograph identified on the back as the C.H. Spencer house at 104 Mesita in the Broadmoor area. 1

Small two-story shingle building with entrance portico and wire fence in front. Photo identified on back as Pueblo School District #60, unidentified school. 1

Small two-story stone building with metal emergency exit stair and slide behind. Photo identified on back as Pueblo School District #1, unidentified school. 1

Small wood-frame building on residential street with telephone poles lining street. A 1958 Ford Fairlane is parked in the alleyway. "No Parking Except Sunday" printed on curb in front. Photo identified on back as Union Presbyterian Annex in Canon City. 1

Small wood-frame building on tree-shaded street, identified on back as St. Leander's in Pueblo. 1

Spanish Mission-style building with tile roof and ivy growing on arched entranceway with backdrop of mountains. Awning with “Casa Fiesta” banner is at main entrance. Two late 1930s automobiles are parked in front of the building. Photo identified on back. 1

Sprawling log house with stone foundation and addition on circular driveway lined with pine trees. Photo identified on back as J.R. Neal residence on Cheyenne Mountain. 1

Sprawling stucco house with large porch and circular driveway, identified on back as Percy Hagerman house at 526 Mesa Road. Colorado Springs city directories indicate Percy Hagerman resided here from 1913 to 1943. 1

Stairway in Law Mortuary with decorative bannister. Double entrance doors are in background. 1

Stucco building with tile roof behind fenced and dry swimming pool in Monument Valley Park. Dusting of snow covers debris in bottom of pool. Photo identified on back. 1

Stucco two-story home with a one-car garage. Identified on the back of the photograph "Pierce Kampe Residence - Stratton Park / 30 Highland Road / listed in 1948 city directory 1

The Nicoll Fireproof Storage building. The brick building is four stories-high. A 1949 Buick Super Convertible and 1950 Cadillac two-door sedan are parked in front of the building. 1

The back of a stucco house located on Culebra Avenue. Photograph identified on the back as "Dr. H.C. Watt - 1911 1801 Culebra Avenue. 1

The front of a stucco house located on Culebra Avenue. Photograph identified on the back as "Dr. H.C. Watt - 1911 1801 Culebra Avenue. 2

The patio of a one-story, stucco house at 99 Ranch Road. Identified as the residence of Tom Burgess. 1

Three-story stucco building with striped awnings and wrought-iron balconies on top floor. Photo identified on back as 505 North Cascade Avenue. 1

Two men play shuffleboard in Acacia Park with several spectators looking on seated on benches. The Acacia Hotel with its large sign is visible in the background. 1

Two story brick building on corner with storefronts on ground level and cars parked on street in front. Photo identified on back as "Old Post Office Building" in Canon City. 1

Two-story rough stone building with crenelations on entranceway and small turret. Bicycle is parked in front. Photo identified on back as "Sunday School Addition - Baptist Church - Pueblo. 1

Two-story stucco house on curving driveway with hillside behind. Photo identified on back as John H. Potter house at 1700 Mesa Avenue. 1

Two-story stucco house on open landscaped land. "RR" logo is on chimney. Photo identified on back as R.J. Reiss house at Cresta Road, northwest corner of Mesa Avenue (1400 Mesa Avenue) in the Broadmoor. 1

View from stage looking at seats and balcony of auditorium at Durango High School. Photo identified on back. 1

View from the grandstands at Penrose Stadium, showing wooden benchs in covered seating areas, sections E through K, and the chutes numbered 1-9 in background. Several men work alongside track and truck is parked on track in background. 1

View of Carnegie library in Boulder, Colorado. 1

View of Colorado Springs Psychopathic Hospital, also known as the Emory John Brady Hospital, showing main building. 1

View of First Methodist Church in Pueblo from far side of street. Cars from the late 1920s are parked on both sides of street by church. 1

View of Helen Hunt School hidden behind trees. 1

View of Modern Woodmen of America with Gardiner Tent cottage and main brick buildings behind. Pond with waterlilies is in foreground, and mountains in background. 1

View of Penrose Stadium with pens in back behind stucco fence and grandstands surrounding arena. Cars are parked behind building. Cheyenne Mountain is visible in distance. 1

View of Shepard's Citations with with cars bearing 1948 Colorado license plates parked in front and Pikes Peak in background. 1

View of United Brethren Church located at 235 S. Nevada Avenue from opposite corner, showing large brick church with stone steps and foundation on bare corner. Fire hydrant is at curb. 1

View of United Brethren Church located at 235 S. Nevada Avenue, showing water staining of brickwork under roof and sides of entrance steps. Two small wood frame houses are visible at left. Lamppost and fire hydrant are at curb. 1

View of Will Rogers Stadium, now called Penrose Stadium, probably shortly after opening. Two booths in front have signs reading "Unreserved Tickets 56 cents each". 1

View of a stucco home with arched doorways located in the Broadmoor area. A late 1930s sedan is parked in the driveway bearing 1945 Colorado license plates. 1

View of a stucco ranch, identified as the residence of Tom Burgess at 99 Ranch Road . 1

View of an exterior storage area. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue". City directories indicate Arthur Church only resided here in 1955 and 1956. 1

View of arena at Penrose Stadium from the covered grandstand. Men are working on track inside arena. 1

View of front entrance. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue. 1

View of front entrance. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue. City directories indicate Arthur Church only resided here in 1955 and 1956. 1

View of interior of Thomas Cusack residence showing fireplace with cherub frieze, ornate ceiling and pilasters. A metal chandelier hangs over ornately-carved table, and lamp with fringed shade stands next to armchair in background. 1

View of ornate altar inside church identified on back as Pueblo Cathedral. 1

View of parlor or sitting room at Modern Woodmen of America [M.W.A.] Sanatorium. A sign reading "Pur Autre Vie" hangs over the fireplace which is the motto of the M.W.A. meaning "For the Life of Another". 1

View of patio and outdoor kitchen. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue". 1

View of patio and outdoor kitchen. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue". City directories indicate Arthur Church only resided here in 1955 and 1956. 1

View of side porch. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue. City directories indicate Arthur Church only resided here in 1955 and 1956. 1

View of the Colorado Springs City Auditorium with street lamps in front. 1

View of the Colorado Springs High School Gymnasium with cars bearing 1924 Colorado license plates parked alongside and one bicycle leaning against a wall. 1

View of the brick Colchester apartments located at 100 East St. Vrain Street. 1

View of the entrance to the Colchester apartments at 100 East St. Vrain Street. 1

View of the home's front entrance. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue". City directories indicate Arthur Church only resided here in 1955 and 1956. 1

View of the home's patio area. Photograph is identified on the back as "1901 Mesa Avenue". City directories indicate Arthur Church only resided here in 1955 and 1956. 1

View of the interior of the Colorado Springs City Auditorium showing rows of folding chairs on main floor and balconies. 1

Wallace-Frantz garage at night, with neon signs reading "Wallace-Frantz Inc." "Lincoln Mercury" and "Lincoln" and "Mercury". Texaco sign and four gas pumps are in front of garage doors. Street lamp next to hydrant at curb is lit. 1

Workmen at St. Patrick's church in Pueblo during construction work, with wooden framework and cement foundation visible. 1

Written on the back of the photograph 1

Young man poses on diving board at indoor pool at end labeled "Deep" while others watch from sidelines and in pool. Two young men stand on platform alongside diving board. Men are wearing swimsuit styles from the 1920s. Photo identified on back. 1