PPLD Digital Collections

One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 14, 1988 on page 270. 5

One of seven images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on December 12, 1896 on pages 1220-1221. 5

Five images on a full-page spread. 4

One of four images on a full page spread. 4

One of seven images on a full-page spread. 3

Six images on a full-page spread. 3

Double page wood engraving of overview of Ouray, Colorado. Image appears on pages 466 and 467 of Supplement to Harper's Weekly, June 8, 1889."Ouray, Colorado. - From a Photograph by W.H. Jackson & Co., Denver" printed at bottom of page. 2

Eight images on a full-page spread. 2

Eroded sandstone rock in the shape of giant anvil with plains and hills beyond. One of 8 images in a full page spread. 2

Four images on a full page spread. 2

Illustration appeared in "Modern Leadville" a supplement to "Harper's Weekly" on December 1, 1888 on page 925. 2

Illustration appeared in "Modern Leadville" a supplement to "Harper's Weekly" on December 1, 1888 on page 928. 2

Large eroded sandstone rock formations in Monument Park with trees around. One of 8 images in a full page spread. 2

One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 23, 1887 on pages 296-297. 2

Pile of rocks marking Helen Hunt Jackson's grave among pine trees on Cheyenne Mountain. 2

Two steam locomotives with funnel-shaped stacks and pulling a baggage car and several passenger cars are stopped on the bridge at Devil’s Gate that crosses a river. 2

View of snow-capped Pikes Peak through the rock formations at Garden of the Gods. 2

"After a photograph by Mellen, taken for J. G. Hiestand, Manitou. Illustrated Supplement No. 9, Colorado Springs Gazette, August 30, 1891." 1

1. Honest Abner meditateth upon ye cares of ye farmer's life, and decideth to emigrate to Pike's Peak. 1

2. Not to dig gold, as neighbor Crumps supposed but -shrewd Abner!- to vend groceries and liquors to ye fat-pursed gold diggers, at a profit which ye honest man leaveth for future consideration. 1

3. Shrewd Abner experienceth much surprise and some digust on arriving at ye Peak for lo! Every tent is a grocery, and ye oldest inhabitant hath not seen a digger this year. 1

332 North Tejon Street. From Colorado Springs Gazette Supplement, January 1, 1888. 1

4. Howbeit, Abner hath a valiant heart. He openeth his store, and sitteth much on ye counter thereof, making pleasant additions of ye future profits of ye business. 1

40 miles distant from Camp, July 4th 1

5. No customers coming, and a butcher being greatly needed to kill cattle for ye grocers, Abner -ye stout of heart- is asked, 'Will he kill ye cattle?' He answereth straight-way, 'I will.' 1

6. Whereby ye folly of swift answers is most clearly proven for, instead of killing kine, ye first ox refuseth obstinately to die, and nearly killed ye butcher. 1

7. Haply, upon these undertakings, arriveth a real live Digger, ye first of ye season. Ye people, young and old, rush to him, and beseech him to buy their goods and wares. 1

8. Generous Digger will not balk them he engageth half a dozen or so as body-servants, and giveth his boots to honest Abner to carry. 1

9. Which and other like employments, pursued valiantly through-out the summer, convince shrewd Abner, as he returneth weary and waysore, to his Massachusetts home, that there are worse cares in life than those of a farmer. 1

A Chinese washerman in California writing out or ciphering up his bills. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

A bear and mountain debris is bing rushed down the mountain by a snow-slide. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on February 13, 1886 on pages 104-105. 1

A man leads a team of six mules and cart past a log cabin. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on May 28, 1881, page 520. 1

A man shovels rocks near an &lti&gtarrastra&lt/i&gt, a drag-stone mill for pulverizing ores. A creek is visible in the background. 1

A negro servant-boy returning from a simple errand. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

A party of homeless wanderers, with their little children seated beside them, one girl reading her school New Testament, one baby playing with a toy-rattle, is represented at the top of the page. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

A river runs through the mountains, past a grouping of buildings. 1

A steam locomotive with funnel-shaped stacks and pulling a baggage car and several passenger cars are stopped on the bridge at Devil’s Gate that crosses a river. 1

A young boy sits atop a decorated burro at the Flower Carnival. Dressed as a flower, this took a novelty prize. Image appeared in the 30 September 1893 edition of "Harper's Weekly" on page 932. 1

Aerial view of Leadville. Caption "Leadville, from the south - Drawing by Taylor, from a photograph" [translated from the original French] Item appeared in "Le Tour Du Monde" page 425. 1

Aerial view of the town of Manitou Springs. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on February 22, 1890. 1

After a photograph by Mellen, taken for J. G. Hiestand, Manitou. Illustrated Supplement No. 9, Colorado Springs Gazette, August 30, 1891. 1

Also showing the Old Santa Fe Trail over Raton Pass. 1

American artist Thomas Moran made an engraving based on his watercolor (July 1873) entitled "Colburn's Butte, South Utah". Colburn's Butte would later be renamed Tucupit Point, and is found in Zion National Park. 1

Artist's rendition of smelting works. 1

At the Spanisch [sic] Trail Ford of Green River Oct 1st. 1

Between Ocbya Creek and Posuncula River (California). 1

Bicycles lined up outside a long building. 1

Bird's eye view of Central City. 1

Bird's eye view of Denver. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 23, 1887 on pages 296-297. 1

Bird's eye view of large city. Illustration appeared in "Modern Leadville" a supplement to "Harper's Weekly" on December 1, 1888 on pages 926-927. 1

Busy street scene. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 21, 1892, page 585. 1

Canyon view of irrigation system. One of seven images in a full page spread. Caption at bottom of page "Irrigation in the West." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" supplement on September 22, 1888, pages 722-723. 1

Caption reads 1

Central image [#2], titled "The Denver Railroad Jubilee", surrounded by vignettes of scenery and activities during the parade. One of five images in a half page spread. 1

Child sits on steps leading to a grand house. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 23, 1887 on pages 296-297. 1

Church located at the northeast corner of Nevada Avenue and Kiowa Street. 1

Church located at the northwest corner of St. Vrain Avenue and Tejon Street. 1

Church located at the southeast corner of Nevada Avenue and Bijou Street. 1

Colonel Hogle, Second Regiment, C. N. G., and Staff. One of seven images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on December 12, 1896 on pages 1220-1221. 1

Color halftone illustration showing snow-covered mountains with buildings of a town below."The Collegiate Peaks (Yale, Harvard and Princeton), Colorado" printed at bottom of page. 1

Color print of painting by Frederic Remington titled "An Overland Station 1

Colored half-tone from page one of the Denver Post weekly magazine on May 7, 1939. Illustration shows lake shaded by aspen trees with mountains in background. Small tent and car are at left. Poem titled "Heritage" by Gene Lindberg is at bottom of page. 1

Composit image of 4 scenes. Caption at bottom of page "Mining Life in Colorado. - Drawn by W. A. Rogers." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 10, 1883, page 717. 1

Convalescents Spending Most of Their Time Outdoors. One of seven images on a full-page spread. 1

Covered wagons sit idle with one tent erected by a stream. Caption under lithograph "Pike's Peak - Cour Camp on Cherry Creek". Item appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on April 12, 1879, page 89. 1

Crossing the Plains from the States to Colorado 1

Depicts men digging in a gulch amid homesteads. 1

Donkeys and men travel down a dirt road with tall landforms on the left. 1

Double-page panoramic halftone view of river running past treed hillsides. "Plate XXII" printed in upper right of image "South Platte Reservoir Site, Colorado." printed below image. 1

Downtown Colorado Springs, looking down Pikes Peak Avenue towards the Antlers Hotel, with Pikes Peak in the distance. Streetcars and street railroad tracks are in center of street. 1

Drawing of steam-engine running past individual wooden buildings. One of three vignettes on larger image. 1

Elegantly dressed woman prepares to climb a staircase. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 23, 1887 on pages 296-297. 1

Entrance to Garden of the Gods. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 11, 1892, page 572. 1

Eroded sandstone formations. One of 8 images in a full page spread. 1

Eroded sandstone rock formations. [May be the Dutch Parliament] Illustration appeared in the "Illustrated Supplement, No. 3, of Colorado Springs Gazette, August 3, 1890." 1

Five wood engravings of views along the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, on page 500 of The Illustrated London News, May 24, 1864. The page is titled "The Denver and Rio Grande Railway." 1

Flower decorated wagons pulled by four horses at the Flower Carnival. "W. H. Leonard, of New York, Whip." "J. G. Condon, of New Yourk, Whip." Image appeared in the 30 September 1893 edition of "Harper's Weekly" on page 932. 1

Four men mining for ore. Caption at bottom of page "Mining Life in Colorado. - Drawn by W. A. Rogers." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 10, 1883, page 717. 1

From a photograph by W. H. Jackson. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on September 25, 1886, page 620-621. 1

From a sketch taken on the field during the fight. On 8 July 1878 Cpt. Reuben Bernard, with seven companies of cavalry, located the Indians on Birch Creek and Pilot Butte, near present-day Pendleton, Oregon defeating the indians 1

From the text "Not to ride a bicycle in Denver is almost to attract attention. The streets are filled with them. The Denver Wheel Club is quite the most prominent of its kind." 1

From the text "the first substantial institution of an athletic nature was the Denver Athletic Club." 1

Full page halftone with five small images, including one of a buffalo and one of a mule deer. Inset images are identified as "Cheyenne Country Club," "End of the Coyote Chase" and "Town and Gown Club." 1

Full page halftone with four small images in Cheyenne Canyon, identified as "The First Fall", "Prospect Dome," "The Seven Falls" and "Pillars of Hercules." Page is titled "Canons That Lead to the Sunshine City." 1

Full page spread of five images. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 23, 1887 on pages 296-297. 1

Full page spread of nine small drawings humorously illustrating the plight of a Gold-Rusher. 1

Full page spread with 13 images. Caption at bottom of page "Pictures from New Mexico and Colorado." [translated from the original German] Illustration appeared in "Around the World" dated March 22, 1884, pages 40-41. 1

Full page spread with 13 images. Page title "Colorado. - Incidents of a trip to the mining town of Durango. - From Sketches by J. J. Reilly. - See page 223." Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on May 28, 1881 page 221. 1

Full page spread with 4 images. Page title "Irrigation in Colorado. - Drawn by Charles Graham. - [See Page 752]" Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 20, 1886 page 753. 1

Full page spread with 5 images. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1

Full page spread with five images. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 14, 1988 on page 270. 1

Full page spread with five images. Illustration appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on May 28, 1881, page 520. 1

Full-color chromolithograph showing adobe building nestled between red rocks, with automobile in front. Image identified as "Hidden Inn, near Gateway, Garden of the Gods." Caption on back refers to "Balanced Rock and Steamboat Rock." 1

Full-color illustration of lake in mountains with sheer rock cliffs around."Hanging Lake" printed above imag. 1

Full-color illustration showing river rushing through steep canyon walls. Snow-covered mountains are in the distance."On the brink of the Royal Gorge. A perpendicular half-mile to the river." printed at upper left of image. 1

Full-page halftone illustration from "Glimpses of America" showing horse-drawn wagons on dirt road past rocky fields."The Carriage Road Up Pike's Peak" printed below image. The original photograph is attributed to William H. Jackson [See image 001-428]. 1

Full-page halftone illustration from "Glimpses of America" showing large rock formations at Garden of the Gods. Horse-drawn carriage is on road in foreground."Gateway to Garden of the Gods." printed below image. 1

Full-page halftone illustration of waterfall among rocky cliffs with dirt road alongside. Page is captioned "Ute Pass. The old trail of the Indian tribe from which the name is derived." "Harlan" is printed at lower right of page. 1

Full-page halftone image with two images of rock formations in the Garden of the Gods. Captions on back of page refer to images in 257-6491. 1

Full-page halftone photo of lake in between rocky cliffs and tall trees. Caption below image reads "The Hanging Lake, Near Glenwood Springs, Colorado." "Photograph by Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of five handcolored wood engravings, titled "Sketches in Colorado" from page 584 of the Illustrated London News, December 11, 1880. Each image is numbered and identified at the bottom of the page. 1

Full-page spread of five small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows large house with stone foundation and semi-circular porches. Widow's walk is on rooftop. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of five small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of five small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows large house half-hidden by trees on large lot. Wrought-iron fence is in foreground. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of five small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows large stucco house with Spanish tile roof on tree-lined street. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of five small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows large wood-frame house on treed lot with log fence in foreground. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of four small halftone images against a large image. 1

Full-page spread of nine small halftone images, titled "College and School Buildings, Colorado Springs." Individual images are identified at the bottom of the page. "Stevens, Harlan, Emery," printed at lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of six small halftone images on page titled "In the Suburbs of the Sunshine City." Images show cottages, Boulevard Park "the home of the Millionaires" and scenes of baseball game. 1

Full-page spread of six small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of six small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows large house with two-story porch on street corner. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of six small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows large house with wrought iron fence surrounding it. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of six small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows side view of large house with chain fence in front and sunken porch in rear. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of six small halftone images titled "Residences in Colorado Springs." Image shows street with several wood-frame houses and newly-planted trees in front. "Stevens and Harlan" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread of three small halftone images titled "Parks in the Sunshine City." Image shows people sitting on benches in grassy. Broad, tree-lined path is at right. Image is captioned "Antlers Park." "Stevens" printed in lower right of page. 1

Full-page spread titled "Gateways to the Canons," with two halftone images, showing scenes in two canyons. Left image is identified as "South Cheyenne Canon," and right, as "The Narrows, Williams' Canon." "Stevens" is printed in lower left of page. 1

Gardiner tents. One of seven images on a full-page spread. 1

Grace Episcopal Church prior to construction of additions and adjacent parish house. Church was located at the southwest corner of Pikes Peak Avenue and Weber Street. 1

Half-bred or tame Indians in huge Mexican straw hats. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Half-page halftone from "Glimpses of America" showing large rock formations in Williams Canon. Man with tripod is standing atop rock at right, outlined by large hole in the rock."Temple of Isis, William's Canon" printed below image. 1

Half-page wood engraving titled "Pleasant Park" showing scenic view from mountainside to large rock spires and mountains below. Image is part of article titled "Glimpses of Colorado" on March 15, 1873. 1

Half-page wood engraving titled "The Rocky Mountains" showing wagon train camped alongside river with mountains behind. Cattle are being driven to the river to drink. Image is part of article titled "Glimpses of Colorado" on March 15, 1873. 1

Halftone drawing showing snow-capped mountains in distance with smaller hill in foreground, rising from plains. "Sangre de Cristo Range." printed below image. "H.A. Streight" written in lower right corner of image. 1

Halftone illustration from "Glimpses of America" showing large rock flattened on top among scrubland. Caption below image reads "Vulcan's Anvil, Monument Park." 1

Halftone illustration from "Glimpses of America" showing large rock formation sticking up between tall pine trees. Caption below image reads "The Devil's Tooth, Cheyenne Canon." 1

Halftone illustration from "Glimpses of America" showing large rock with tree alongside. Caption below image reads "Balanced Rock, in Garden of the Gods, Colorado." 1

Halftone illustration of rustic bridge over stream shaded by trees. "In Cheyenne Park" printed at bottom of page. "Stevens" printed in lower left of page. 1

Halftone illustration on page 204 of "Our Own Country" showing several women standing by burros in front of log cabin on hillside. Several men are nearby. Caption below image reads "Fair Visitors at 'Hidden Treasure' Gold Mine, Colorado." 1

Halftone illustration showing Childs-Drexel Home standing by itself on bare land. "The Childs-Drexel Home for Union Printers, Colorado Springs. - [See Page 474.]" printed at bottom of page. 1

Halftone illustration showing large rock with tree alongside. 1

Halftone illustration showing railroad trestle bridge and tracks running through canyon. Caption below image reads "The Loop and Bridge at Georgetown, Colorado." 1

Halftone image from "Glimpses of America," showing wagon riding on dirt road up mountain pass. Rail fence is at left of road, with waterfall down below. Image captioned "Ute Pass, Near Manitou." 1

Halftone image of waterfall down rocky slope with log bridge above. Caption under image reads "Marshall Falls, Clear Creek Canon." "Glimpses of America" is printed at top of page "Chapter I. Among the Wild Scenes of Colorado." is on back page. 1

Halt in a rough pass of the Rocky Mountains. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on May 1, 1875 on pages 360-361. 1

Hand-colored halftone illustration of mountain stream racing through rocky canyon with large rocks in center of river."Toltec Gorge" printed at top of image. 1

Hand-colored lithograph of Gaw's Brewery, California Gulch in Leadville, Colorado. Men and wagons in foreground. 1

Hand-colored lithograph of the Little Prince Mine in Leadville, Colorado. 1

Hand-colored steel engraving showing Indian in tipi sitting beside man wrapped in robes on the ground. Fringed bag and pipe are on ground, and man holds gourd rattle. "A Medicine Man Administering to a Patient" printed below image. 1

Hand-colored wood engraving of the Chrysolite Silver Mine in Leadville, Colorado. Felled trees in the foreground. 1

Hand-colored wood engraving of the Leonard Shaft. 1

Handcolored halftone showing boats on large lake with mountains behind. Small pavilion on lake's edge has three rowboats tied up, while man rows another boat on the lake. "Palmer Lake" is printed in upper left corner of image. 1

Handcolored lithograph of mine buildings with cut logs and lumber in foreground. "Leadville, Colo. The Big Chief Mine, Niels Larsen Manager" printed below image. Publication unidentified. 1

Handcolored lithograph of mine buildings with tree stumps in foreground. Two men stand in midground surveying the buildings."The Grant Smelting Works, Leadville, Col." printed below image. Publication unidentified. 1

Handcolored lithograph of mine buildings with treed slope behind and piles of wooden pallets in foreground."The Harrison Reduction Works, Leadville, Col," printed below image. Publication unidentified. 1

Handcolored wood engraving of mine buildings with treed hillside behind and dirt road with wagon pulled by two horses in foreground. "The Greer Smelting Works, Kokomo, Colo." printed below image. Publication unidentified. 1

Handcolored wood engraving of mine buildings with treed hillside behind and dirt roads with man on horseback and wagon in foreground. "The Little Pittsburg Mine, Leadville, Colo." printed below image. Publication unidentified. 1

Holly, Bent County, Colo. 1

Hotels and resort buildings in foreground, mountains behind. Illustration appeared in "Colorado" page 221. 1

Illustrated Supplement, No. 2, of Colorado Springs Gazette, July 20, 1890. 1

Illustrating report on progress in agriculture. 1

Illustration appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 page 496. 1

Image [#1] is the Denver Brewing Company float with a man sitting atop a large keg of lager beer. One of five images in a half page spread. 1

Image [#4] is the New Denver Clubhouse with people and wagons lining up for the parade. One of five images in a half page spread. 1

Image [#5] is City Hall and Fire Station. One of five images in a half page spread. 1

Image depicts the interior of a mill with milling equipment and one worker. 1

Image of a campsite at the foot of mountains. Canvass tent to the right wagon to the left with horses grazing beyond. Man and woman stand in foreground. One of three vignettes on larger image. 1

Image shows Bighorn sheep galloping across the prairie. One injured Bighorn sheep is lying on a rock. 1

Image shows railroad tracks over hanging bridge at the bottom of Royal Gorge. Title under image. 1

Individually shown are 1

Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 page 489. 1

Lake San Cristobal in the San Juan Mountains. 1

Lake in foreground. Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 on page 486. 1

Large eroded sandstone rock formations in Monument Park with trees around. 1

Large flower covered wagon with at least 15 young ladies aboard at the Flower Carnival. Image appeared in the 30 September 1893 edition of "Harper's Weekly" on page 932. 1

Large image showing interior of building built especially for the Denver Exposition. Three vignettes labeled "Exhibitor's Prairie Camp", "Outside Booths", and "A Flower Garden". 1

Line drawing of railroad running through mountains. "Marshall Pass." printed below image. "Thos. T. Moessner" written in lower left corner of image. 1

Lithograph of forest fire with man leading horse through trees."Colorado Sketches - Forest on Fire - From a Drawing by J.M. Bagley." printed below image. Top image of two on page 905 of Harper's Weekly, November 15, 1879. 1

Lithograph of overview of Denver from mountain, with Front Range mountains behind."Colorado Sketches - The City of Denver. - From a Drawing by J.M. Bagley." printed below image. Lower image of two on page 905 of Harper's Weekly, November 15, 1879. 1

Lithograph showing large building, identified as High School in Denver. 1

Lithograph showing man on horseback in mid-river, handing mail sack to man leaning over rickety wooden bridge."In the Far West - Carrying the Mail. - [See Page 794.]" printed below image. Top image of two on page 796 of Harper's Weekly, August 26, 1871. 1

Long view looking down on city of Breckenridge. 1

Long view of Pikes Peak. One of 5 images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1

Long view of main street in Denver. Item appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on January 27, 1866 on page 57. 1

Long view of mountains and valleys. Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872, on page 483. 1

Long view of mountains reflecting in lake. 1

Long view of snow covered mountains. Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 page 499. 1

Long view of the front exterior of the first Antlers Hotel. Snow covered Pikes Peak in background. Horse-drawn carriages and wagons are in the distance. Bare trees line both sides of the dirt road. 1

Long view of the sun setting behind Pikes Peak. 1

Long view of twon. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 21, 1892, page 585. 1

Long view of valley and small town. 1

Looking down a mountain into a treed valley. 1

Man and woman in four-wheeled wagon totally covered in flowers, pulled by two horses. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Man and woman riding in two-wheeled cart covered in greenery, pulled by two horses in series. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Man and woman sitting in two-wheeled buggy. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Man hanging from tree. One of 12 images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on April 16, 1887 on pages 450-451. 1

Man relaxing with dog outside his tent. Laundry is hanging from a makeshift line. Caption at bottom of page "Mining Life in Colorado. - Drawn by W. A. Rogers." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 10, 1883, page 717. 1

Man riding burro on dirt road. Cabins in background. One of 4 images in a full page spread. Page title "Irrigation in Colorado. - Drawn by Charles Graham. - [See Page 752]" Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 20, 1886 page 753. 1

Man sitting in doorway of low log cabin with hillside and another cabin behind. Image is titled "Fremont, December, 1891 - Cripple Creek." One of three images on Page 57 of Harper's Weekly, under title "In the Cripple Creek Gold-Fields" by Carl Snyder. 1

Man standing with rifle. One of 13 images in a double page spread. Caption at bottom of page "Pictures from New Mexico and Colorado." [translated from the original German] Illustration appeared in "Around the World" dated March 22, 1884, pages 40-41. 1

Man walking on snowshoes. 1

Map of the Cripple Creek mining district, showing mine shafts and tunnels, as well as mountains , railroads and streams. Image appears on Page 58 of Harper's Weekly, part of article titled "In the Cripple Creek Gold-Fields" by Carl Snyder. 1

Masked men on horseback shoot and beat sheep while holding sheep owners at gun point. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on October 13, 1877 on page 808. 1

Members of the Signal Corps, United States Army, who sent the Message from Mount Uncompahgre to Mount Ellen, a distance of 183 miles, September 17, 1894. 1

Men and women hikers resting at Half-Way House. One of 5 images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1

Men and women holding backpacks, walking sticks and/or hats mill around waiting to ascend Pikes Peak. One of 5 images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1

Men and women look out of large windows in an observation car. Snow covered mountains can be seen. 1

Men and women rest on boulders at summit of Pikes Peak. One of 5 images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1

Men and women with backpacks and walking sticks rest during their hike up Pikes Peak. One of 5 images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 23, 1890 page 45. 1

Men driving horse-drawn wagons through the river. Women congregated in foreground. Black and white illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on August 13, 1859 page 516. 1

Men loading a pack on a burro in front of a cabin. Caption at bottom of page "Mining Life in Colorado. - Drawn by W. A. Rogers." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 10, 1883, page 717. 1

Men milling around and transacting business. Signs "C. A. Cook & Co", Butterfield Overland Depot Express Office", and "Gold Dust". Item appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on January 27, 1866 on page 57. 1

Men on horseback roping cattle for branding. Caption "The Cow-boys of Colorado - Lassoing and Branding Calves - Drawn by W. A. Rogers." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on October 6, 1883, page 636. 1

Men on horseback with polo sticks. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 11, 1892, page 572. 1

Men passing the time playing cards, tossing knives, and smoking. Large stone fireplace on the right. Caption "The Cow-boys of Colorado - Life in a Dug-Out - Drawn by W. A. Rogers." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" onNovember 18, 1882 page 729. 1

Men sitting, some with shovels or axes. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 21, 1892, page 585. 1

Men standing in front of wooden building. Caption under lithograph "Pike's Peak - The Leavenworth and Pike's Peak Express Company's Office, Denver City, K. T." Item appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 20, 1869, page 183. 1

Men waving to stagecoach driver. Caption at bottom of page "Mining Life in Colorado. - Drawn by W. A. Rogers." Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 10, 1883, page 717. 1

Mining buildings. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on May 28, 1881, page 520. 1

Mining operations with housing behind. 1

Miss Josephine Meeker, and Mrs. Price and her two children, in the costumes worn by them when captured. 1

Mutual Inquiries - Have you seen any Oxen branded S?" 1

Named the "Colorado Insane Asylum". One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Narrow-gauge railroad winding through a canyon next to a flowing river. Caption "A Railway in Colorado. Up Clear Creek Canyon, Grade 200 feet per mile." Item appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on September 12, 1885, page 271. 1

Needle formation. One of 8 images in a full page spread. 1

Night scene. One of 4 images in a full page spread. Page title "Irrigation in Colorado. - Drawn by Charles Graham. - [See Page 752]" Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 20, 1886 page 753. 1

One halftone image in full-page spread of six smaller images on page titled "In the Suburbs of the Sunshine City." Image shows small house with rock foundation and porch. Caption at bottom of page reads "Cottage Homes." 1

One halftone image in full-page spread of six smaller images on page titled "In the Suburbs of the Sunshine City." Image shows wood-frame house with stone foundation and small porch in front. Caption at bottom of page reads "Cottage Homes." 1

One image from full-page spread of six halftone images showing scenes in Colorado. Each image is identified at bottom. Image shows Seven Falls with wooden staircase alongside. "Seven Falls" printed at lower right of image. 1

One image from full-page spread of six halftone images showing scenes in Colorado. Each image is identified at bottom. Image shows railroad tracks over hanging bridge at the bottom of Royal Gorge. "Royal Gorge" printed at lower left of image. 1

One image from full-page spread of six halftone images showing scenes in Colorado. Each image is identified at bottom. Image shows small city nestled at bottom of mountain. "Idaho Springs, Colo." printed at lower right of image. 1

One man stands atop a bench orating. Most men sitting are laughing at him. Caption "Electioneering in the Rocky Mountains. - From a sketch by Alfred Mitchell. -[See Page 735] Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on September 29, 1888 page 737. 1

One of 13 images in a double page spread. Caption at bottom of page "Pictures from New Mexico and Colorado." [translated from the original German] Illustration appeared in "Around the World" dated March 22, 1884, pages 40-41. 1

One of eight halftone illustrations on full-page spread in Harper's Weekly, titled "In the Colorado Mining Camps. - From Photographs. - [See Page 715.]" Image shows small town at base of large snow-covered mountain. Image is captioned "Silverton." 1

One of eight halftone illustrations on full-page spread in Harper's Weekly, titled "In the Colorado Mining Camps. - From Photographs. - [See Page 715.]" Image shows town in valley at base of mountains. Image is captioned "Georgetown, Colorado." 1

One of eight individual images on two-page spread in Harper's Weekly titled "In the Cripple Creek Gold-Fields, Colorado." Image shows interior of tunnel with logs reinforcing walls. "Raven Tunnel" printed at top of image. 1

One of eight individual images on two-page spread in Harper's Weekly titled "In the Cripple Creek Gold-Fields, Colorado." Image shows long view of buildings of Cripple Creek and hills behond in snow. Title "Cripple Creek." printed below image. 1

One of eight individual images on two-page spread in Harper's Weekly titled "In the Cripple Creek Gold-Fields, Colorado." Image shows man holding pickaxe over shoulder and tin pucket in other hand."Just Off the Shift" printd at left. 1

One of five images on a full-page spread. [[wasteway def. an open ditch for the passage of waste water]] 1

One of four illustrations from Harper's Weekly Supplement,"The City of Aspen, Colorado" on January 19, 1889. Image shows railroad on high trestle bridge above river. Title below image reads "Maroon Bridge on the Midland Railroad near Aspen." 1

One of many natural springs in Manitou Springs. 1

One of many natural springs in Manitou Springs. One of five images on a full-page spread. 1

One of three images on full page with decorative drawing behind. Image shows steep rocky slope in mountains. "Hell Gate Hagerman Pass." printed below image. 1

One of three images on full page with decorative drawing behind. Image shows waterfall down rocky slope."Rainbow Falls Ute Pass Near Manitou." printed below image. 1

One of two half-tone images on page titled "Gateways to the Canons," showing river running alongside dirt road with trees and rocky cliffs behind. Image is identified below as "South Cheyenne Canon." "Stevens" is printed in lower left of page. 1

One of two half-tone images on page titled "Gateways to the Canons," showing stream running between large rocky cliffs. Image is identified as "The Narrows, Williams' Canon." "Stevens" is printed in lower left of page. 1

One of two small halftone images on page titled "Shaded Streets in the Sunshine City," showing large house on wide, tree-lined street. Image is captioned "Nevada Avenue." "Stevens" is printed at bottom right of page. 1

Panoramic view of Colorado Springs looking west with Pikes Peak in distance. 1

Panoramic view of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. See 257-8058 for a cropped version. 1

Peaceful picture of lake, mesas, and mountains. Item appeared in "Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean." 1

Photo of two people and a dog sitting on a large boulder overlooking a serene late with tall trees and mountains on the opposite shore. 1

Picturesque Gateway at the Entrance to the Grounds of the Home. One of seven images on a full-page spread. 1

Printed below image "Colorado - Our wonderful mineral productions - Hauling machinery in the mountains, near the timberline, at Leadville, 10,500 feet above the level of the sea." 1

Printed below image "Mrs. Clayton planting the National flag on the summit of the Rocky Mountains, on Sunday August 9th, 1868." 1

Printed on bottom front "Ranch of Isaac Ericson, Near Colorado Springs, El Paso County". Printed on upper right "Mercedes Manitou Chief 9471." 1

Printed with image "The building is a plain but massive and substantial structure, supplied with all the requirements of a practical education of the present day is most delightfully situated, and worthy in every respect of the rich Centennial State." 1

Railroad tracks coming from valley. Illustration appeared in "Colorado" page 222. 1

Railroad tracks fun along a winding river at the base of mountains. 1

Railroad tracks to summit of Pikes Peak. Page title "The Cog Railway to the Summit of Pikes Peak / Photographs by J. P. Allberger, Denver". Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on May 18, 1901 page 514. 1

Residence of Irving Howbert located at 17 North Weber Street. 1

River running through steep canyon. Rider on horseback is seen on trail. Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 on page 485. 1

River runs through steep canyon. Illustration appeared in "The Picturesque World". 1

Rock formations at the Gateway to the Garden of the Gods. Pikes Peak in background. 1

Rock hills between Green and White rivers / Oct. 3d Wahscatch [sic] Mountains in the distance. 1

Rocky Mountain Mule Deer graze on vegetation on the prairie. 1

Rough buildings line the street. 1

Rough sketch of Dr. William Bell's house. It burned in 1886. 1

Rough sketch of Dr. William Bell's house. It burned in 1886. One of five images on a full-page spread. 1

Sepia wood engraving showing stagecoach drawn by four horses plunging down rock-littered trail among pine trees. 1

Serene scene of river flowing through a gentle landscape. 1

Showing the two Peaks actually hidden from each other by the Curvature of the Earth's Survace. 1

Shows covered wagon and train going up Ute Pass, also Rainbow Falls. 1

Shows layout of buildings of the Fort and part of the Arkansas River. Printed material includes detailed description of Fort Lyon, Fort Reynolds, and Fort Garland, as well as some information on the posts of the Department of the Platte. 1

Side profile of native american man wearing jacket and hoop earrings. 1

Six horses with plumes pulling covered float One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Six men stand around a large pile of silver ingots. 1

Small ad showing large brick building with "Williams And Welty 1896" on top and horse weathervane on roof. Ad reads "..Alonzo Welty.".Successor to Wiliams & Welty, The Windsor Stables. Everything on Wheels, Day or Night. 216-18 Bennett Av. Tele. 37." 1

Small halftone illustration showing large log building on treed mountainside. "Halfway House" printed at bottom of page, above title "Summer and Winter on Pike's Peak." Railroad tracks are in foreground. 1

Small halftone image in upper left corner of full-page image of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak. Image shows fully-loaded stagecoach with six horses in harness. 1

Small image of large rock formation with trees around. Caption below reads "'Gog,' On the Pike's Peak Trail." "C. Woodley - SC" and "C. Burr" are printed at bottom of image. Top of page reads "296" and "Colorado." 1

Small spot illustration of the Antlers Hotel on page titled "Marvels of Enterprise" in section headed "Colorado Springs."'The Antlers.'" printed below image."Chicago Eng. Co." printed at lower left of image. 1

Small wood engraving showing large buildings at base of large mountains with small river in foreground."Manitou, Colorado" printed at bottom of page. 1

Snow covered mountain range in background, foreground has thinly placed pine trees. One of 8 images in a full page spread. 1

Snow-covered Pikes Peak in the distance is framed by the Gateway Rocks of Garden of the Gods. A man has an artist's easel set up under an umbrella. His paint box and rifle are nearby. 1

Stall signs read "Gunnison County" and "Tincup". 1

Steam-engine with three coal cars and caboose are getting ready to round the corner and head out of site. Calm river to the right. Three men stand on tracks behind the train. 1

Stone building with observation platform. Snow lightly covering the ground. Train in the distance. 1

Street scene barren wood huts, wagons. Caption under lithograph "Pike's Peak - Street in Denver City, K. T." Item appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on August 20, 1869, page 183. "AB" in lower left corner. 1

Tents are set up at the base of the Gateway Rocks in Garden of the Gods. 1

Text under lithograph "J. M. Stanley from sketch by R. H. Kern. / From Camp, September 8." Item appeared in "Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean." 1

The Denver Club. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 11, 1892, page 571. 1

The Pioneers filled fourty-eight carriages. Some of them were silver-haired, but others were youthful-looking enough to show how young the city and State really are. 1

The interior of a mine shaft, depicting workers and mining activities. 1

The seven big chiefs of the Cheyennes and Arapahoes, sent to Denver in 1863, for negotiations with the Governor of Colorado. 1

The stone basin for the Navajo Spring is in front of the wooden footbridge in Manitou Springs. The Soda Spring gazebo is to the right. 1

The stone basin for the Navajo Spring is in front of the wooden footbridge in Manitou Springs. The Soda Spring gazebo is to the right. One of five images on a full-page spread. 1

Three donkeys pulling a two-wheeled wagon. A smaller white burro is looking around, a fifth burro is following the wagon. One of 10 images on a full-page spread. 1

Three flowering cacti. One of three vignettes on larger image. 1

Three men hiking up a rocky mountain. 1

Three men hiking up a rocky mountain. One of five images on a full-page spread. 1

Tinted lithograph showing rocky cliffs towering over lake. Several tents are on banks in foreground."T. Sinclair & Son, Lith. Phila." printed at lower right of image. Image identified as "Chief Mountain Lake (Looking South)" 1

Title on map "Map of the Gold Region with the routes thereto" Item appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on April 2, 1859 page 220. 1

Title under image "A view of Glenwood Springs, the famous pleasure resort of Colorado." 1

Train going up the cog to the peak. Page title "The Cog Railway to the Summit of Pikes Peak / Photographs by J. P. Allberger, Denver". Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on May 18, 1901 page 514. 1

Traveler looking over the Arkansas River. One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Tremendous Spring-time task of uncovering the cog-wheel road up the giant of the Rockies in season for the Summer traffic. Six images on a full-page spread. 1

Two covered wagons pulled by cattle. One wagon has "Pike's Peak" painted on it. Two men drive. Bones of steer in foreground. Black and white illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on August 13, 1859 page 516. 1

Two men above the valley look down. Printed lower left "G. H. Heap del." Printed lower right "Lith 1

Two men are robbing the stagecoach riders. Illustration appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on November 11, 1882 page 188. 1

Two men digging, one man walking behind his overloaded burro. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on May 28, 1881, page 520. 1

Two men dressed in buckskin looking over town. 1

Two men overlooking Durange with smelter in background. 1

Two men relaxing on the ground. Covered wagons behind. Black and white illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on August 13, 1859 page 516.. 1

Two men walking. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on May 28, 1881, page 520. 1

Two story brick building. 1

Two story brick home with wrap-around balcony. Residence later became that of Irving Howbert. 1

Two tall buildings. 1

Two water wheels lifting water into wooden troughs. One of 4 images in a full page spread. Page title "Irrigation in Colorado. - Drawn by Charles Graham. - [See Page 752]" Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on November 20, 1886 page 753. 1

Two women in buggy pulled by two horses. Banner being held "Second Prize". One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Two young girls in decorated wagon pulled by a pony. Younger girl holding banner "First Prize". One of six images on a full-page spread. 1

Two-page spread with eight individual images in Harper's Weekly titled "In the Cripple Creek Gold-Fields, Colorado." Image include views of town and mine buildings, and interior views of mines. 1

Upper right vignette [#3] is a small covered wagon with the phrase "Pikes Peak or Bust" written at the top. One of five images in a half page spread. 1

Various mining buildings with roads circling. Horse-drawn wagons and a man swinging an ax. 1

View down Pikes Peak Avenue towards the first Antlers Hotel. Snow covered Pikes Peak in background. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 11, 1892 page 573. 1

View down canyon. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on September 19, 1885, pages 616-617. 1

View from the top of Pikes Peak looking down above timberline. 1

View from the top of Pikes Peak. The weather station is among the rocks on the right. Two men are resting on the rocks lower right. The twon of Colorado Springs is seen in the far distance. Inset is image 257-7941. 1

View of Balanced Rock in Garden of the Gods. 1

View of Manitou Springs. Carriages are in the foreground and Soda Springs pavilion is at left. 1

View of Pikes Peak above the treeline. Page title "The Cog Railway to the Summit of Pikes Peak / Photographs by J. P. Allberger, Denver". Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on May 18, 1901 page 514. 1

View of Seven Falls among rocky cliffs with wooden staircase alongside and small bridge at top of falls. 1

View of a steam engine pulling passenger cars in front of ranch buildings. 1

View of cliff-dwellings. One of 13 images in a double page spread. Caption at bottom of page "Pictures from New Mexico and Colorado." [translated from the original German] Illustration appeared in "Around the World" dated March 22, 1884, pages 40-41. 1

View of mineral spring in Manitou Springs with gazebo in background. One of five images on a full-page spread. 1

View of mountains with a mine building in the foreground. 1

View of mountians. One of seven images on a full-page spread. 1

View of narrow canyon with overhanging rocks. 1

View of railroad tracks winding through a canyon. 1

View of rock formations in the Garden of the Gods. 1

View of small town with mountains behind. One of five images in a full page spread. Illustration appeared in "The Illustrated London News" on May 28, 1881, page 520. 1

View of snow-capped Pikes Peak through the rock formations at Garden of the Gods. Title written on bottom of print. Illustration appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 page 495. 1

View of sparsely populated town. Caption "Colorado. - Manitou Springs, at the base of Pike's Peak, the leading place of popular resort in Colorado. - see page 167." Item appeared in "Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper", on May 12, 1877, on page 165. 1

View of stone Signal Station at summit of Pikes Peak. An American flag is flying atop a tall pole. Two men standing are next to another man on horse. One of five images on a full-page spread. 1

View of stone building with two men looking on. One of 8 images in a full page spread. 1

View of street activity in Leadville. Horse pulled wagons and people fill the street. 1

View of the Antlers Hotel with a street scene of Pikes Peak Avenue featuring pedestrians, streetcar #62, horse-drawn carriages, and automobiles. Pikes Peak is visible in the background. 1

View of the Garden of the Gods with Pikes Peak in the distance. 1

View of the Gateway in Garden of the Gods. 1

View of the Mining Exchange building at 15th (Fifteenth) and Arapahoe Streets in downtown Denver, Colorado. The rusticated stone building has a tower, ornate trim, and arched windows. 1

View of the Mount of the Holy Cross. Illustration appeared in "Harper's Weekly" on June 11, 1892 page 573. 1

View of the Mount of the Holy Cross. Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 page 501 1

Water rushing down steep rocks. Item appeared in "Picturesque America" in 1872 page 500. 1

Wolcott. 'There has been too much talk about Silver.' [Political cartoon caricaturing the participants in the Free Silver Controversy as Turtles on Pike's Peak] 1

Wood engraving of Central City from hills around town, looking down on buildings."Central City, Colorado. - [Sketched by T.R. Davis.]" printed below image. Top image on front page of Harper's Weekly Vol. X. No. 477, February 17, 1866. 1

Wood engraving of large buildings of Taos Pueblo. Two people stand in midground. One image of five on page 500 of The Illustrated London News, May 24, 1864, page titled "The Denver and Rio Grande Railway." 1

Wood engraving of large rock formations of the gateway at Garden of the Gods, with Pikes Peak in distance. One image of five on page 500 of The Illustrated London News, May 24, 1864, page titled "The Denver and Rio Grande Railway." 1

Wood engraving of narrow bridge over river among sheer cliffs in mountains."Uncapaghre Bridge" printed below image. One of three images on page 468 of "Ouray, the Gem of the Rockies" supplement of Harper's Weekly, June 8, 1889. 1

Wood engraving of railroad tracks winding around large rock formation on hillside curve. One image of five on page 500 of The Illustrated London News, May 24, 1864, page titled "The Denver and Rio Grande Railway." 1

Wood engraving of rocky cliffs lining narrow gorge. River in foreground runs under ice-rimmed rocks. One image of five on page 500 of The Illustrated London News, May 24, 1864, page titled "The Denver and Rio Grande Railway." 1

Wood engraving of rocky mountain with treed hillside in foreground."Uncapaghre Peak" printed below image. One of three images on page 468 of "Ouray, the Gem of the Rockies" supplement of Harper's Weekly, June 8, 1889. 1

Wood engraving of stagecoach driving along sheer cliff in mountains."Ouray and Silverton Toll Road" printed below image. One of three images on page 468 of "Ouray, the Gem of the Rockies" supplement of Harper's Weekly, June 8, 1889. 1

Wood engraving of the town of Manitou Springs at the base of mountains. One image of five on page 500 of The Illustrated London News, May 24, 1864, page titled "The Denver and Rio Grande Railway." 1

Wood engraving, showing Indian woman with baby on back begging at door of log cabin. Small child is in doorway. Chickens are at right of cabin. "Indian Woman and Sick Papoose" printed below image. "ABH" printed in lower left of image. 1