PPLD Digital Collections

A horse-drawn carriage is stopped with several passengers viewing the rock formations with adjacent trees in Garden of the Gods. Printed at bottom of print is "Buena Vista Drive, a part of the roadway through Mushroom Park." 1

A long view of the Garden of the Gods park with Pikes Peak visible in the distance. A fence can be seen in the near foreground. 1

A man and a woman in hats perched on top of rock formations in Garden of the Gods next to a white flag. Handwritten on bottom "Top of Gateway to Garden of Gods." Postmarked Kearney, Nebr.; Jan 15, 1912 1

A man and two women pose in an open touring car with “No.1 Sightseeing Foot Hills” painted on the sides of the three seats. In the background, a line of tourists is visible queued up on Steamboat Rock to take in the view. 1

A man and woman in costume look upon three wooden crosses in the Garden of the Gods during the Easter sunrise service. 1

A view of Pikes Peak looking westward from the Garden of the Gods Park 1

A woman in hat and coat stand in front of Balanced Rock. Handwritten on back "This is the way this is fenced now. 24 cents to get in. I took this girls picture." Identified as Gorke's Mushroom Park. 1

A young contestant prepares to enter the powwow arena. The Lone Feather Council, a local nonprofit, sponsored Chin-Qua-Pin Days for over 30 years in Colorado Springs, attracting American Indians from across the nation to participate in the multi-day event. 1

Actor William Tallman being held by cowboys in a mock-branding ceremony watched by crowd at picnic tables in Garden of the Gods. Note on back reads "1952--William Tallman here for premier of 'One Minute to Zero.'" 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing east. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing north. Garden of the Gods is visible above center in the photo. Ridge Road travels up the center of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing north. Garden of the Gods is visible in the upper right area of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing north. Garden of the Gods is visible near the center of the photo. Pleasant Valley is visible in the lower half of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing north. Garden of the Gods is visible to the right of center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing north. Garden of the Gods is visible to the right of center in the photo. Rampart Range Road travels up the left side of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing northeast. Garden of the Gods can be seen at the top of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing northeast. US Highway 24 travels along the bottom of the photo. Garden of the Gods is visible above center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing northeast. US Highway 24 travels diagonally along the bottom of the photo. Garden of the Gods is visible to the left of center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing northwest. Garden of the Gods is visible at the top of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing northwest. Garden of the Gods is visible near the center of the photo. Queens Canyon Quarry is visible in the upper right area of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing south. Garden of the Gods is visible above center in the photo. 30th Street travels up the left side of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing south. Garden of the Gods is visible to the left of center in the photo. Glen Eyrie is visible at the bottom of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing southwest. 30th Street travels diagonally up the photo from the bottom right corner. Garden of the Gods is visible just above center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Garden of the Gods is visible to the left of center in the photo. The Garden of the Gods Club can be seen at the bottom of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Garden of the Gods is visible to the left of center in the photo. The Garden of the Gods Club can be seen below center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Manitou Springs and Rampart Range in Colorado, photo facing north. Manitou Springs can be seen along the bottom of the photo. Garden of the Gods is visible on the right side of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Mesa Road in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Mesa Rd travels diagonally through the lower half of the photo and intersects Uintah Street in the lower left area of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of North Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Nevada Ave travels through the lower portion of the photo. Fillmore Street travels up the left edge of the photo. Interstate 25 travels through the upper portion of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Rampart Range Road in Colorado Springs, photo facing north. Rampart Range Rd travels up the photo. Part of Garden of the Gods is visible along the right edge of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Rampart Range Road in Colorado Springs, photo facing northeast. Rampart Range Rd travels up the left side of the photo. Garden of the Gods is visible above center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of US Highway 24 in Manitou Springs, Colorado, photo facing east. Highway 24 travels up the center of the photo. Manitou Avenue travels up the right side of the photo. Manitou Springs High School can be seen on the right side 1

Aerial photograph of the Crystal Hills neighborhood in Manitou Springs, photo facing north. Part of Red Rock Canyon is visible along the right edge of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Garden of the Gods area in Colorado Springs, photo facing south. US Highway 24 travels through the upper portion of the photo. Red Rock Canyon can be seen in the upper left area of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Kissing Camels Golf Course in Colorado Springs, photo facing east. 30th Street travels through the lower portion of the photo. Garden of the Gods is visible at the bottom of the photo. 2

Aerial photograph of the Kissing Camels Golf Course in Colorado Springs, photo facing southwest. Garden of the Gods can be seen above center in the photo. Coronado High School can be seen on the left edge of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Kissing Camels Golf Course in Colorado Springs, photo facing southwest. The Kissing Camels Golf Course and neighborhood can be seen in the middle of the photo. Part of Garden of the Gods is visible on the right side of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Mesa neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Interstate 25 travels along the bottom of the photo, with the Uintah Street interchange mostly visible in the bottom left corner of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing south. Centennial Boulevard travels up the left side of the photo. Garden of the Gods can be seen in the distance at the top of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Norwood area in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Woodmen Road travels up the right edge of the photo. Powers Boulevard travels along the bottom of the photo. Cottonwood Creek flows up the right side of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Pleasant Valley neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing southeast. The Garden of the Gods Club can be seen in the lower left area of the photo. Part of Garden of the Gods is visible in the lower right area of the photo. 2

Aerial photograph of the Pleasant Valley neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. 31st Street travels along the bottom of the photo. Cimarron Street (US Highway 24) travels up the left side of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Pleasant Valley neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Colorado Avenue travels up the left edge of the photo. Part of Garden of the Gods is visible in the upper right area of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of the Pleasant Vally neighborhood in Colorado Springs, photo facing south. 30th Street travels up the left side of the photo. White House Ranch (now known as Rock Ledge Ranch) is visible near the center of the photo. 1

American Indian with drum. 1

An a cappella choir at the Garden of the Gods during Easter sunrise services. 1

Annotated with “1401A. Siamese Twins, Garden of the Gods.” Both dressed in mid-1890s attire, a man is seen to the left of the rock formations and a woman with a large hat is posing in an opening at the base of the twin towers of stone. 1

Annotated “1405A. Tower of Babel” on the print. Rock formation is located in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs. 1

Arbor in the Glen Eyrie rose garden with towering stones of Garden of the Gods in the background. Stone steps lead to double row of arbor posts and small wooden building in background. Printed on front "Glen Eyrie Rose Garden, Colorado Springs, Colo." 1

Arbor in the Glen Eyrie rose garden with towering stones of Garden of the Gods in the background. Stone steps lead to double row of arbor posts and small wooden building in background. 1

Audience and white-robed choir watching performers under large rock cliff, identified as "The Marys at the Tomb Pageant, Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Automobiles parked in front of Hidden Inn with American Flag draped over front door. Sign by door reads "The Hidden Inn Public Opening Today". 1

Buckskin Charlie wearing headdress mounted on pinto near Garden of the Gods. Three other men in headdresses and one man without are standing in front of tipi in background. Photo is numbered 22 on print. Photo identified on back. 1

Burro at Steamboat Rock in Garden of the Gods made to look as if he is peering through telescope, young man beside. Metal fencing surrounds the rock formation. Sign on fence at left "The Tower Rock / A magnificent view point / Distance 800 ft.". 1

Card annotated at the bottom as “1414. Punch and Judy”. A woman wearing circa late 1880s attire is standing to the left rear of the rock formations. 1

Carriages and tourists at Goerke studio at Balanced Rock. 1

Chiefs wearing headdresses riding horses down trail through Garden of the Gods. Photo is signed "Tod Powell 1913" on print. 1

Chiefs wearing native costume and eagle-feather headdresses on horseback. Tipis and rocks are in background. Photo is numbered 20 on print. 1

Choir watching birds flying up face of large rock cliff, identified as "Released Pigeons - Easter Sunrise Service, Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Circle of Ute men wearing feathered headdresses and traditional costume stand by rock formations of Garden of the Gods, watched by a large crowd of seated people. Photo identified on back as Ute Moondance. 1

Color image, done with photomechanical process, of gateway rocks at Garden of the Gods. "Pike's Peak through the Gateway of the Garden of the Gods, Colorado." printed on bottom of card. 1

Colorized view of group of American Indians in front of Gardens of the Gods Trading Post. "Garden of the Gods Trading Company" painted on building. Signs "The Trading Post" and "Chs E. Strausenback / Indian Trader". 1

Contestant in the Chin-Qua-Pin powwow. The Lone Feather Council, a local nonprofit, sponsored Chin-Qua-Pin Days for over 30 years in Colorado Springs, attracting American Indians from across the nation to participate in the multi-day event. 1

Crowd of onlookers watching choir standing between massive rocks at Garden of the Gods Easter Sunrise Service. 1

Crowd, with horses, buggies and bicycles, at Garden of the Gods watching Ute Indian Dances. A large wooden platform built into the rocks holds dancers in background. 1

Crowds gather at Garden of the Gods for Easter sunrise services. Automobiles are parked along the roadway. 1

Crowds gather at Garden of the Gods for Easter sunrise services. Automobiles are parked in the background. Written on the negative at the bottom of the photo is “Easter Morning - Garden of the Gods - Colorado Springs - April 20, 1924”. 1

Cutline "Frank Johnson and his brother Duane (rt) observe the rock formations at the Garden of the Gods. The two were visiting the park with their family." 1

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

Dirt road running past scrubby land and large rock formation. Photo identified as "Entrance Garden of the Gods, Garden of the Gods, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Elevated view looking northeast of impressive rock formations in Garden of the Gods. The Hidden Inn is visible in the background between the spires of the Three Graces and to left of the large Gateway Rocks. 1

Elevated view taken from the Glen Eyrie Castle of the carriage house on the left. The Major Domo rock formation is behind the carriage house. Garden of the Gods Gateway rocks are in the distance on the right. 1

Elevated view with hundreds of cars parked in the foreground and crowds of attendees in the background at the Easter Sunrise Service at Garden of the Gods. 1

Eleven women and men pose for a photo along the ridge of a rock formation at Garden of the Gods during a summer carnival in Colorado Springs. "In the Garden of the Gods/ Colorado Springs Park System" is annotated at the bottom of the postcard. 1

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

Five people, including two Indians in robes, walking down trail towards encampment in Garden of the Gods. Photo identified on back as Cathedral Spires, Garden of the Gods. 1

Four warmly people, two men and two women, pose for a picture in the Garden of the Gods. The man on the far left is holding a camera. The Kissing Camels rock formation is visible to the right and Pikes Peak appears in the far background. 1

Four women and two men are atop rock formation on right. Short metal fencing surrounds the top. Balanced rock is on the left. Sign on Steamboat Rock "Steamboat Rock Observatory / Use of the telescopes free to all visitors / All Welcome". 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 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

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Garden of the Gods Gateway Rocks. 2

Garden of the Gods from a higher vantage point. 1

Garden of the Gods with a snow-covered Pikes Peak in the background. A white circle has been drawn in the middle of the image. 1

Gateway Rocks to Garden of the Gods with Pikes Peak in the background taken from the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club looking west. 2

Gateway at Garden of the Gods. Pikes Peak can be seen in the background. 1

Gateway rocks at Garden of the Gods with snow-dusted Pikes Peak in distance. "522. Pikes Peak." written on bottom of print. "414 Larimer Street, Denver, Colo. W.H. Jackson & Co., Photographers." printed on sides of card. 1

Group Photo of two men, two women and a girl with donkeys in front of Balanced Rock at the Garden of the Gods. 1

Group of Ute Indians in traditional clothing stand in front of large crowd of people at the Garden of the Gods. 1

Group of Ute Indians in traditional clothing walking through Garden of the Gods. 1

Group of Ute Indians stand in front of large crowd by large rock at Garden of the Gods. Photo identified on back as Ute moon dance. 1

Group of Ute Indians, most in traditional clothing walking through Garden of the Gods. Several women hold umbrellas. 1

Group of Ute men, women and children, most in traditional clothing and several men wearing feathered headdresses, stand in front of rock at Garden of the Gods. 1

Group of dignitaries stand in a flag clad stage-like box below the unveiled Garden of the Gods dedication plaque. Automobiles with spectators are parked close to the stage. See image 102-10669 for another photo just prior to the plaque unveiling. 1

Group of people stand on viewing rock across from Balanced Rock, behind metal fence. One man holds his bicycle on top of the rock another man and bicycle sit below Balanced Rock. 1

Group of people watch robed choir seated beneath massive rocks at Garden of the Gods Easter Sunrise Service. Several boys watch from horseback in foreground. 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 showing large rock with tree alongside. 1

Hand tinted print of the Gateway to the Garden of the Gods Park 1

Hand tinted print of the Seal and Bear rock formations in Garden of the Gods. 1

Hand-colored print of Mushroom Park rock formations Garden of the Gods. 1

Hand-tinted photograph of a singular rock formation eroded into a column. 1

Hand-tinted photograph of eroded vertical rock formations in the shape of a cone with rock platforms on the top. 1

Hand-tinted print of Balanced Rock. Printed on bottom "Balanced Rock / Garden of the Gods". 1

Hand-written note at top of photo "From top of Hidden Inn Garden of Gods by Conard]. Typed on back of photo "Garden of the Gods from the top of the Hinnen [Hidden] Inn., J.M.C.," 1

Hand-written on bottom "Balance [sic] Rock Garden of the Gods." 1

Handwritten on front 1

Hidden Inn 1

High view of large rock formations in scrubby land. Photo identified as "View of Cathedral Spires and 3 Sisters, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Hoodoo rock formations in scrubby land at Garden of the Gods. Photo identified as "Mushrooms - Mushroom Park". Identification sheet with negative. 1

Horse-drawn carriage on dirt road among rock formations of Garden of the Gods. 1

Houses in the hills with rock formations of Garden of the Gods behind. 1

Imprinted on back "Rocky Mountain View Company. Geo. E. Mellen. Scenic Photographer. Colorado Springs, Colorado." 1

Indians on horseback at Garden of the Gods. An automobile with several men and a horse-drawn carriage are visible in background. Photo is numbered 18 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

Jane Russell on stage with singing cowboys in Garden of the Gods. Note on back reads "Jane Russell--1952. Here for world premier of 'One Minute to Zero.'" 1

Kissing Camels in Garden of the Gods. 1

L. B. and Mabelle Grubb picnicking in the Garden of the Gods. 1

Large adobe building in the middle of Garden of the Gods, identified as Hidden Inn. Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large crowd of people at the base of rock formation in Garden of the Gods, alongside dirt road. "Easter Service Garden of the Gods - Colorado Springs April 20 - 1924" written on print. 1

Large crowd of people with automobile in foreground and rock formations of Garden of the Gods in the background. "Easter Service Garden of the Gods - April 1, 1923 Colorado Springs." written on print. 1

Large rock formation alongside road, identified as "Autograph Rock, Garden of the Gods, Colo. Springs, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock formation in Garden of the Gods with tree alongside. 2

Large rock formation in grassy field, identified as "Seal & Bear, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock formation with people standing on top by a narrow wire fence. Photo identified as "Steamboat Rock, Mushroom Park, Colorado Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock formation with scrubby trees and bushes below. Photo identified as "Red Rocks, Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock formation, identified as "Balanced Rock (rear), Mushroom Park, Colorado Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock formation, identified as "Balanced Rock, Mushroom Park, Colorado Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock formation, identified as "Kissing Camels, Garden of the Gods, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock formations, identified as "Entrance Rocks from Rear, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large rock in Garden of the Gods. "Balanced Rock, Garden of the Gods," printed on bottom of photo. "Of American Scenery from Ocean to Ocean," and "W.E. Hook, Photographer and Publisher" printed on sides of card. 1

Large wooden crosses among the rock formations of Garden of the Gods. Photo identified as "Golgatha - Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large wooden crosses among the rock formations of Garden of the Gods. Photo identified as "View of "Golgatha", Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Large wooden crosses stand among the rock formations of Garden of the Gods. 2

Long view from mountainside looking down. Photo identified as "View from Trail to Garden of Gods, Crystal Park Trail." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Long view of Hidden Inn among the rocks at the Garden of the Gods. Identification sheet with negative. 1

Long view of road and rock formations of the Garden of the Gods. Photo identified as "View from Observation Platform, Hidden Inn, Garden of the Gods, Colo. Springs, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Long view of rock formations at Garden of the Gods with Hidden Inn barely visible in distance. 1

Long view of rock formations of the gateway rocks at Garden of the Gods. 1

Long view of rock formations of the gateway rocks at Garden of the Gods. Partial title at bottom of image reads "eway, Garden of the Gods." at left and "H.S. Poley" at right. 1

Long view to west with mountains and Garden of the Gods in distance. Photo identified as "Garden of Gods from Mesa Road." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Looking north towards the gate house at Glen Eyrie and rock formations and landforms that surround the area. 1

Low oblique aerial photograph looking southwest along Mesa Road towards Colorado Springs. 30th Street runs off to the right. Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is seen in the foreground with the Mesa Water Treatment Plant just beyond. 1

Man and woman in pony cart near Balanced Rock and Steamboat Rock. 1

Man and woman sitting on rock outcropping in Garden of the Gods. 1

Man hanging from rope on side of cliff face with house behind. Another man is sitting on ledge above rope. 1

Man in feathered headdress and Native American clothing standing next to tipi in Garden of the Gods. Several feather headdresses are nearby. "27." written on bottom right of print. 1

Man sits on rock overlooking Garden of the Gods with open wooden box perched in front of him. 1

Man stands next to ancient pine tree. Handwritten on back "1500 year old Juniperus monospirma in the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Hemmenhofer in the picture)" Courtesy 1

Man wearing hat with arms crossed standing on top of balanced rocks in the Garden of the Gods. 1

Man with a bowler hat resting on his knee reclines beeneath Balanced Rock in Garden of the Gods. 1

Man, woman, and child wear coats in Garden of the Gods. Man in carriage with blanket in the background. Written on the slide "Ruins of Montezumas Temple, Garden of the Gods." 1

Massive rock on grassy plain. Photo identified on back as "North Rock gateway Garden of Gods Colo. Aug. 1901." 1

Men, women, and children ride on horseback and in stagecoaches in Garden of the Gods with two American flags in front. Printed on bottom "Wartime Sightseeing goes back to the Horse and Buggy Days - Manitou Springs, Colo. / S-1347" 1

Multi-level adobe or stucco building nestled into rock formations at Garden of the Gods. Sign over doorway reads "Hidden Inn". 1

Native Americans in full regalia, many wearing feather headdresses, on horseback at Garden of the Gods. "24." printed on bottom right of photo. 1

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

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

Participants of a powwow dressed in regalia. The Lone Feather Council, a local nonprofit, sponsored Chin-Qua-Pin Days for over 30 years in Colorado Springs, attracting American Indians from across the nation to participate in the multi-day event. 1

Passengers in touring car on dirt road in Garden of the Gods. 1

People at picnic tables eating dinner and watching entertainment on small stage at picnic grounds in Garden of the Gods. 1

Photo taken at night from the Garden of the Gods Club. 1

Photogravure of large rock formation in Garden of the Gods. "Little Chief, Garden of the Gods, D. & R.G.R.R." printed on bottom of card. "Mexican & Indian Curio Co., Denver, Colo. Made in Germany" printed on side of card. 1

Pikes Peak from Garden of the Gods 1

Plaque reads 1

Portrait of Rev. Albert W. Luce [1878-1962], taken in Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. He founded the Easter sunrise services at this location in 1920. 1

Portrait of Reverend Howard E. Hansen holding a Holy Bible open while officiating Easter services. Pikes Peak appears the background. 1

Portrait of Reverend Howard E. Hansen officiating Easter services. He has a Holy Bible open and a KVOR microphone in front of him. Pikes Peak appears the background. 1

Printed on bottom "Garden of the God's Looking South-East". 1

Printed on bottom "Petrified Indian (cliff dweller) on free exhibition in West Garden of Gods at Strausenback's". 1

Printed on bottom "Pueblo Indian - "Na-Na-Ping" / Colo. Springs, Colo. / Garden of the Gods Curio Co." 1

Printed on front "Balance Rock, Garden of the Gods." and "Chase, Photo." 1

Printed on front "Gateway and Pikes Peak / Garden of the Gods" and "Hersom Photo". 1

Printed on front "Gateway to Pike's Peak." Imprinted on back "Published at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Always call for Mellens Views." 1

Printed on front "Gateway to the Garden. 1308." Imprinted on back "Published at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Always call for Mellens Views." 1

Printed on front "Three Graces Garden of the Gods." and "Chase Photo." 1

Reverend Luce stands on a rock formation with a book in his hands. Female members of the choir sit on rocks around him. 1

Ridge Road 1

Rock formation along the Garden of the Gods Pikes Peak Trail. 1

Rock formation indentified as "Red Rocks". Likely in Garden of the Gods. 1

Rock formation of two spires. Spire on right is tallest. 1

Rock formation of two spires. Spire on right is tallest. Printed on front "Cathedral Spires" and "Chase Photo." 1

Rock formation of two spires. Spire on right is tallest. Printed on front "Cathedral Spires" and "Garden of the Gods." Stamped on back "Chase & Clew, Leading Photographers, Manitou, Colo. Views & Burro Groups our specialty." 1

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

Rock formations in Garden of the Gods 1

Rock formations in Garden of the Gods covered in snow, with person standing on top of one of the peaks. 1

Rock formations in Garden of the Gods, with horse-drawn carriage on road in midground. "Colorado Views, J. Thurlow, Photo. Manitou, Col." printed on sides of card. "Manitou and Vicinity - No. 38. Garden of the Gods - Cathedral Rocks." printed on bottom. 1

Rock formations in Garden of the Gods. 1

Rock formations known as Cathedral Spires in Garden of the Gods. Photo identified on back. 1

Rock formations of Garden of the Gods at sunrise. Photo identified as "Easter Sunrise Audience, Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Rock formations of Garden of the Gods with scrubby brush in foreground. Photo identified as "'On a Hill Far Away', Across Garden - Cathedral Canyon, Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Several automobiles on a road near rock formations in Garden of the Gods. 1

Short metal fencing surrounds the top of the rock formation on the right. Balanced rock is on the left. Sign on Steamboat Rock "Steamboat Rock Observatory / Use of the telescopes free to all visitors / All Welcome". 1

Sign above door reads "Navajo Hogan / Garden of the Gods Curio Co." Printed on bottom "Pueblo Indian "Don-Yingye" / Garden of the Gods / Colo. Springs, Colo." 1

Single tipi in Garden of the Gods. 1

Slightly out-of-focus view of rocks in Garden of the Gods. 1

Small adobe building on dirt road with scrubby hills behind. Photo identified as "Indian Trading Post, Mushroom Park, Colorado Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Snow dusted Garden of the Gods. 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

Snowy rocks of Garden of the Gods with Pikes Peak in background. Photo identified as "Pikes Peak from Mesa Road, Colo. Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Spectators at a powwow in 1976. The Lone Feather Council, a local nonprofit, sponsored Chin-Qua-Pin Days for over 30 years in Colorado Springs, attracting American Indians from across the nation to participate in the multi-day event. 1

Tall rock formation, identified as "The 3 Sisters, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

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

The Native, Seal, and Bear|Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs. 1

Three large wooden crosses among trees with rocky cliff behind, probably part of the Easter sunrise service. Photo identified as "Crosses at End of Cathedral Canyon, Garden of Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Three tall spires of rock in Garden of the Gods. "Needles, Garden of the Gods," printed on bottom of photo. "Of American Scenery from Ocean to Ocean," and "W.E. Hook, Photographer and Publisher" printed on sides of card. 1

Three well-dressed people, one man and two women, together in the Garden of the Gods. Garden of the Gods rock formations are visible in the middle-ground. 1

Three young women in costume stand near rock formations in the Garden of the Gods during the Easter sunrise service. 1

Tourist brochure featuring a view of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. 1

Towering rocks in Garden of the Gods. "Tower of Babel, Garden of the Gods" and "663" printed on bottom of photo. 1

Twin rock formation in Garden of the Gods. "Siamese Twins, Garden of the Gods," printed on bottom of photo. "Of American Scenery from Ocean to Ocean," and "W.E. Hook, Photographer and Publisher" printed on sides of card. 1

Twin rock formation in Garden of the Gods. Title written on bottom. 1

Twin rock formation in Garden of the Gods. Printed on bottom "Siamese Twins. Garden of the Gods." 1

Two men and one woman pose on donkeys at Balanced Rock. 1

Two men and three women are seated in a 1914 right-hand-drive five-passenger Cadillac touring car parked in front of Balanced Rock in Garden of the Gods. 1

Two men stand beside bicycles on dirt road near rock fromations in Garden of the Gods. 1

Two men, two women and a young girl seated on a donkey pose for a photo in front of Balanced Rock in Garden of the Gods. 1

Two women and a man walking up unpaved road past sign "Garden of the Gods Ridge Road" with rock formations at left. Title printed on bottom of photo. 1

Two women and one man stand on dirt road through large rock formations in Garden of the Gods. Title printed on bottom of print. 1

Two women climbing on base of large rock formation in Garden of the Gods. Title printed on bottom of photo. 1

Two women in regalia at Colorado Springs powwow. Identified on back "Cheryl Emahula from Denver 1976 / Chin-qua-pin days / Garden of the Gods" 1

Two women pose near Garden of the Gods Gateway. 1

Two women sit on stone wall with man standing behind, next to parked touring car looking over rock formations in Garden of the Gods. Photo identified on the back as Saturday Feb. 19, 1927. 1

Two women wearing toque and cloche-style hats sit and stand on a rocky outcropping in Garden of the Gods admiring the scenery. These style hats were popular in the late 1920s. 1

Two women, two men, and a child pose in Garden of the Gods. 1

Two young participants at the Chin-Qua-Pin powwow. The Lone Feather Council, a local nonprofit, sponsored Chin-Qua-Pin Days for over 30 years in Colorado Springs, attracting American Indians from across the nation to participate in the multi-day event. 1

Ute Chief in costume and headdress, carrying eagle feather, poses on his horse at Garden of the Gods. 1

Ute men, most wearing full eagle feather headdresses, stand behind row of seated women and children with tipis and rocks in background in Garden of the Gods. Buckskin Charlie stands 9th from left. Photo is numbered 21 on print. 1

View down a dirt road of Balanced Rock and Steamship Rock tourist attractions in Garden of the Gods. Balanced Rock has a large fence surrounding it and railings can be seen at the top of Steamboat Rock. 1

View looking west with Pikes Peak in background and Manitou cog road visible. Photo identified as "Pikes Peak from Ridge Road, Garden of the Gods, CO." Identification sheet with negative. 1

View of Balanced Rock in Garden of the Gods. 5

View of Cathedral Spires in Garden of the Gods 1

View of Cathedral Spires in Garden of the Gods. 1

View of Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain, showing trails and roads through the park and large rock formations. Title printed on bottom of print. 1

View of Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. 1

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

View of Garden of the Gods with Pikes Peak in background. Photo identified as "Gateway Rocks - Pikes Peak from Mesa Road." Identification sheet with negative. 1

View of Garden of the Gods with pine tree in foreground. 1

View of Hidden Inn in Garden of the Gods with 6 cars parked in front. 1

View of Pikes Peak with Garden of the Gods in foreground. 2

View of large rock formation in Garden of the Gods. "Comig and Groups" printed on sides of card. Handwritten notes on front of card read "[Keystone] 4B" and "[123253 Garden of the Gods]" Note on back reads "Kurzok NY City 10/31/52 176/480." 1

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

View of rock formations of Garden of the Gods. 1

View of rocks and Pikes Peak at Garden of the Gods with trees in foreground. 1

View of snow-capped Pikes Peak through the rock formations at Garden of the Gods. 3

View of snow-capped Pikes Peak through the rock formations at Garden of the Gods. Title written on bottom of print. 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 snow-capped Pikes Peak through the rock formations at Garden of the Gods. Title written on bottom of print. Imprinted on back "Published at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Always call for Mellens Views." 1

View of the Bear and Seal rock formation in the Garden of the Gods. Bear and Seal turned into Bear in 1942 when Seal broke off during a rainstorm. 1

View of the Bear and Seal rock formation in the Garden of the Gods. Bear and Seal turned into Bear in 1942 when Seal broke off during a rainstorm. Printed on back "Bear and Seal, Garden of the Gods, Colo." 1

View of the Garden of the Gods Gateway 1

View of the Garden of the Gods and snow-covered mountains behind. 1

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

View of the Gateway in Garden of the Gods 2

View of the Gateway in Garden of the Gods. 1

View of the Lion and Camels rock formations in Garden of the Gods 1

View of the Seal and Bear rock formations in Garden of the Gods. 2

View towards the mountain with Garden of the Gods behind housing development with radio tower and large tank in foreground. 1

White-robed choir sitting under massive rock cliff in Garden of the Gods. Photo identified as "Opening of Sunrise Service, Garden of the Gods." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Wide view of Garden of the Gods. 1

Woman sitting behind the wheel of a right-hand-drive 1909 Buick Model 10 touring car parked in Garden of the Gods with rock formations behind."From A.J. Harlan's Studio, 304 E. Pike's Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado." stamped on back of print. 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

Young man hanging from climbing rope on sheer wall at Garden of the Gods. 1