PPLD Digital Collections

A fireman and a Chief standing on the roof of the J.C. Penney Co. building, holding a hose and directing water into the building. A fabric awning with a "Lunch" sign is in the background. 1

A marching band in military-type uniforms passes in front of a crowd lining the street in front of Barnes and Stephens Plumbing and Heating at 206 North Tejon. Streetcar tracks are seen in the foreground. 1

A pumper fire truck parked in N. Tejon Street participating in the extinguishing of the fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building. Spectators and a second fire truck are standing in Tejon Street. 1

A store window decorated in a holiday display. Store location identified as 1404 South Tejon Street. 1

A tracked shovel crane and two trucks are parked in the alley south of the Stewart Bros. photo store site. "J.C. Penney CO." sign is laying on the sidewalk barricade. "3-15 9 AM" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

A view looking north along Tejon Street from East Cucharras Street on a quiet Sunday. 1

A view looking southwest of Buckley's Sandwich shop at the southwest corner of Bijou and Tejon Streets. A circa 1970 Plymouth Fury bearing a Colorado license plate issued in 1974-75 for America's Bicentennial is parked in front of the building. 1

A view of the damage to the J.C. Penney Co. building. There are two awnings on the wall of the building near the top of the photo. The canvas awning has "Lunch, Quality Lunch No.1" printed on it. 1

Aerial photograph of Downtown Colorado Springs, photo facing north. Tejon Street and Nevada Avenue travel up the center of the photo. The Pioneers Museum, El Paso County Courthouse, and Pikes Peak Center are visible above center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Downtown Colorado Springs, photo facing northeast. Interstate 25 travels along the bottom of the photo with the Bijou Street interchange visible in the lower left area of the photo. Colorado Avenue travels up the center of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Downtown Colorado Springs, photo facing northwest. Nevada Avenue travels diagonally up the photo from the bottom left corner. Pikes Peak Avenue travels diagonally up the photo from the bottom right corner. 1

Aerial photograph of Downtown Colorado Springs, photo facing south. Interstate 25 travels up the right side of the photo with the Bijou Street interchange visible in the lower right area of the photo. Acacia Park can be seen at the bottom of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Downtown Colorado Springs, photo facing south. Interstate 25 travels up the right side of the photo with the Bijou Street interchange visible to the right of center in the photo. Acacia Park can be seen just below center in the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Downtown Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Costilla Street travels up the center of the photo. Interstate 25 travels through the upper portion of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Downtown Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Fountain Boulevard travels up the photo, just to the left of center. Interstate 25 travels through the upper portion of the photo. 1

Aerial photograph of Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, photo facing west. Nevada Avenue travels through the photo, just below center. Penrose Hospital can be seen just above center in the photo. 3

Aerial photograph of the Interstate 25 and South Nevada Avenue interchange in Colorado Springs, photo facing northeast. I-25 travels through the middle of the photo with the Nevada Ave and Tejon Street interchanges visible just below center in the photo. 1

Alley view of boiler being prepared for removal from Stewarts Engraving building. Two men positioning a wooden plank under boiler. "May 15" hand written at bottom of photo. 1

Antlers hotel, the Exchange Nation Bank and the First National Bank are visible. This photograph appears to have been taken with a wide-angle lens using two prints that were spliced together. 1

Apartments located at southeast Tejon Street and Dale Street. The apartment on the left has a sign reading “Competitive Edge” hanging outside the front door. 1

Architectural drawing of a “Design for Bank Building”. The Stratton building at 27 S. Tejon, designed by architect Thomas McLaren and built by the Stratton Estate 1

Basement view of the demolition of Stewart Bros Engraving and J. C. Penney Co. buildings on Tejon Street after the fire. Workmen and two trucks are present. "10th 5 1

Boyle and Haas building located at 320-324 North Tejon Street. Signage on the building includes “The Halcyon”, “Plumbing & Heating”, “Harrel Market – Groceries & Meats”, “Ladies Tailor” and “Mack’s Sulphur Steam Bath Co.”. 1

Brick masons constructing the south wall of the Stewart Bros. Photo Shop at 17 N. Tejon Street. First National Bank building is seen in the background. "APRIL 7" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

Bunting and strings of lights adorn the Exchange National Bank building located on the southwest corner of Pikes Peak and Tejon and other smaller building located to the west, one of which is lit with a sign reading “Have you read the Gazette”. 1

Chamber of Commerce building located at 11 North Tejon Street. Two early model automobiles are parked in front of the building. 1

Charles Swem, Sr., at work as a pharmacy clerk for F. E. Robinson Drug Store on the "Busy Corner" at Pikes Peak and Tejon. 1

Color photo of row of neon signs, identified on back as Colorado Avenue between Nevada and Tejon Streets, south side of street. Signs visible include Noel's Loans, Leo's Loans, Tober Shoes and E-Z Cleaning. 1

Completed design for Stratton building, northeast corner of Tejon and Colorado. 1

Copied from Facts, vol. 7, pg. 10, January 1, 1901. 1

Corner of Tejon and Pikes Peak showing first Exchange National Bank building. Horse and carriage stands at the curb; pedestrians are passing on the street. A stand alongside the building has sign "Latest Daily Papers From All Parts of the U.S." 1

Crowd waiting to get in to the fire sale in the vacant building at 114 South Tejon Street, left side of photo. This was following the 1939 fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

Crowd waiting to get in to the fire sale in the vacant building at 114 South Tejon Street. This was following the 1939 fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

Damaged concrete pilings along Fountain Creek after the flood. Cheyenne Mountain is visible in distance. "19" printed on lower right of print. 1

Debris and damaged banks with floodwaters of Fountain Creek in foreground. "20" printed on lower right of photo. Photo identified on back. 1

Detail of roof of house identified on back as 1126 North Tejon Street, with turrets, decorative carved pediments and capitols of columns supporting porch roof. 1

Detail view of the steel post and beam structure in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon. A workman is standing on a beam "3-28-39" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 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 Stewart Brothers store at 17 N. Tejon Street. One of eleven photographs mounted on scrapbook page. Title under photo. 1

Exterior view of Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church located at 601 N. Tejon Street. 1

Exterior view of St. Mary's Cathedral located at 22 W. Kiowa Street looking west. 1

Exterior view of Taylor Travel Inc. located at 818 N. Tejon Street in an old three-story residence. Claudia Taylor and her much-traveled, multi-languaged staff provide travel services. 1

F.W. Woolworth Co. building with its long striped awning located at 20 North Tejon Street. A circa 1946 Plymouth Deluxe two-door sedan is parked outside. The Grey Rose dress shop is to the right located at 24 North Tejon. 1

F.W. Woolworth Co. building with its long striped awning located at 20 North Tejon Street. A circa 1946 Plymouth Deluxe two-door sedan is parked outside.The Grey Rose dress shop is to the right located at 24 North Tejon. 1

F.W. Woolworth Co. building with its long striped awning located at 20 North Tejon Street. The Grey Rose dress shop, Cox's Shoes and Steward Brothers camera store are located to the right. Automobiles are parked along the street. 1

Firemen fighting a fire from an alley. Fire hoses laying in the alley. Spectators standing at the end of the alley. This is possibly the J.C. Penney Co. building fire. 1

Firemen returning ladder to Hook and Ladder Fire truck. Fire was in J.C. Penney Co. building. On-lookers standing in N. Tejon Street. Store fronts from left to right are J.C. Penney Co., Gilbert's Carmel Crisp and Stewart Brothers Photo. 1

Five U.S. Army officers wearing Eisenhower jackets and helmets salute as they pass a reviewing stand full of military officers and civilians in front of First National Bank building on Tejon Street. Antlers Hotel is visible in background. 1

Found in 1977-1986 City directories "Teddy's Hallmark Shop (Shirley Loss) cards & gifts 110 N. Tejon St." 1

Four men labeled Dopey, Grumpy, Bashful, and Sleepy assist with construction at the new Stewart Brothers building at 17 N. Tejon. 1

Four men standing on the roof of the building behind Stewart Bros. Photo building, discussing the damage caused by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building. Buildings south of the alley can be seen in the background right. 1

Frank C. Strachan [1903-1979], manager of Strang's Appliance Store located at 208 N. Tejon Street, holds an iron standing next to a Met-L-Top ironing board. 1

Front entrance of residence identified on back as northeast corner of Willamette and Tejon Street, with porches and upper balcony. "104" is over door. Church tower is visible in background. 1

Front exterior view of a residence with cars (1951 Ford, 1954 Pontiac, 1951 Buick and 1955 Chevrolet) parked at the front of the building. Location identified as 404 North Tejon Street, on the northwest corner of Tejon Street and Boulder Street. 1

Front exterior view of the building. Located at 20 East St. Vrain Street and 512 North Tejon Street. 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

Front of the Perkins-Shearer building located at 102 N. Tejon Street with awnings deployed. The entrance to the American Furniture Company of Denver with its striped awnings is to the right. 1

Front of three-story neoclassical building located at 102 N. Tejon Street with lamppost and car parked in front. Storefront on left has sign "Wood Drug Company" and storefront on right reads "Perkins-Shearer Co." 1

Glenn A. Cheney [1906-1975], manager of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. store located at 120 S. Tejon, stands in front of the carpet display in the store holding a Sears Silvertone radio . 1

Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church located at 601 N. Tejon Street. 1

Identified as "From NE corner Kiowa and Tejon." Signs visible include "Kress,"Boston Store,"Penny Co." "Emery Studio," Colorado Electric Co." "Cox Brothers,"Outwest Tent & Awning Co. / Tents," and "Suits $22.50 O'coats / Furmbilt." 1

Identified on back "Hemenway Grocery - 115 South Tejon Street - Orlin E. Hemenway". Postmarked Colorado Springs, Colo.; May 18, 1908 1

Interior of Campbells Barber Shop at 12 S. Tejon below Exchange National Bank, showing barbers posed beside their draped customers. Rack on back wall contains the shaving mugs and brushes of customers. Sign in back over doorway reads "Hot and Cold Baths". 1

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

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

Large brick building with a “The Knight-Campbell Music Co.” sign and awning with 226 [North Tejon Street] on wide street with streetcar tracks. Building has "The Lennox 1902" in the façade over second floor windows and doorway. 1

Looking at the Tejon Street side of the barrier wall in front of the Stewart Brothers Engraving and the J.C. Penney Co. building site. "3-10 4 1

Looking down on the floor joist of the new J.C. Penney CO. building. "3-29" hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

Looking up at two workmen setting roof joist on the steel beams of the Stewart Bros. Photo and J.C. Penney Co. building at 17, 19-23 No. Tejon Street. "4-19th" hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

Loren M. Brown [1913-2002], president of Electric Center, Inc. located at 119 S. Tejon Street, displays a toaster while standing in front of a display of Kelvinator ranges at his appliance store. 1

Louis E. Martin [1901-1985], vice-president of Martin Jewelers Inc. located at 111 N. Tejon Street, stands in the silverware department of his store. 1

Man on horseback and waving a hat is surrounded by crowds attending a parade in front of the Busy Corner Drug Store and Luncheonette [corner of Tejon Street and Pikes Peak Avenue]. Spectators are on the roof of the adjacent building. 1

Men Constructing the new J. C. Penney Co. building on Tejon Street. "May 1" hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

Mud, debris and pools of water between houses and trees. Greenhouses are visible in background. Photo identified on back as "Joe Pallas greenhouse S. Tejon E. Las Vegas." "22." printed in lower right of photo. 1

North view up Tejon Street with streetcar tracks in center and man riding bicycle in foreground. Stores visible include Hefley-Arcularius Drug Store, Jones-Cox Shoe Co., Exchange National Bank and First National Bank. 1

Northeast Corner of St. Vrain Street & Tejon Street 1

Northwest Corner of St. Vrain Street & Tejon Street 1

Older man wearing cowboy hat and boots sitting on bench in front of store. Back of bench is painted with sign for Cave of the Winds. 1

People walk down wide sidewalk on busy street past stores on right. Signs visible include "Kinney Shoes", "F.W. Woolworth Co." "First National Bank" and "Exchange National Bank" 1

Photo is referenced as "D29"in "Historic Sites & Structures El Paso County, Colorado" by Freed, Elaine and David Barber. [Researcher's note 1

Photo is referenced as "D30" in "Historic Sites & Structures El Paso County, Colorado" by Freed, Elaine and David Barber. 1

Photo is referenced as "D31" in "Historic Sites & Structures El Paso County, Colorado" by Freed, Elaine and David Barber. 1

Photo is referenced as "D32" in "Historic Sites & Structures El Paso County, Colorado" by Freed, Elaine and David Barber. 1

Photo is referenced as "D33" in "Historic Sites & Structures El Paso County, Colorado" by Freed, Elaine and David Barber. 1

Photo is referenced as "D34" in "Historic Sites & Structures El Paso County, Colorado" by Freed, Elaine and David Barber. 1

Pikes Peak Library District float with "Unsung Heroes of the West" sign on the front in Parade of the Rockies. 1

Printed on back "The New Kaufman's / A great American fashion showplace of the Pikes Peak Region's ultra modern store with the grand picture window over-looking majestic Pikes Peak. / 27 South Tejon / Colorado Springs, Colorado". 1

Printed on front "The Exchange National Bank of Colorado Springs, Colorado. / Capital $300,000.00 Surplus $200,000.00". 1

Rebuilding of the J. C. Penney building after the 1939 fire, as seen from the alley south of the site. 1

Residence of Drs. J. T. and H. T. Muir located at 611 North Tejon Street. 1

Residence of Mrs. George Taylor and Miss Matilda McAllister (sisters). 609 North Tejon Street. 1

Rooftop view of the newly constructed J. C. Penney Co. building on Tejon Street. Single workman standing at the front of the building. "May 8" hand written at bottom right of photo. 1

Scene along Tejon Street after the snowstorm of 1913, showing snowbanks and streetcar. Stores visible are Robbins, Dern Coffee, E.G. Hayner, Vorhes Shoe Co. and F.W. Woolworth Co. 1

Side view of the Colorado Springs Opera House with horse-drawn wagons in front. Street in front is unpaved. "374. Opera House. Colorado Springs" printed on bottom of photo. 1

Sign on awning "122 The Colorado Springs Dry Goods Co. 120". Identified on back as "120-122 South Tejon St." 1

Small frame house under trees. Photo identified on back as house at 811 North Tejon owned by Frank Riddle. 1

Small house with large peaked pediment behind and number "1415" next to door. Wrought-iron fence and gate in front have hand-lettered sign reading "Kindly close the Gate". Covered well is in background. Photo identified on back as "1115 So. Tejon". 1

Snow piled high on west side of South Tejon Street after blizzard in 1913. Streetcar visible on left, making its way through the center of street. 1

Southeast Corner of St. Vrain Street & Tejon Street 1

Southeast corner of Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street, showing Rutledge's (formerly the Holly Sugar Building) and surrounding stores. A large clock hangs from the corner of the building. Title by photographer. 1

Southeast corner of the Alamo Hotel at the corner of South Tejon Street and East Cucharras Street. A sign for Cafe Alamo can be seen on the right side of the photo. Men and women can be seen along the sidewalk in front of the hotel. 1

Southwest Corner of St. Vrain Street & Tejon Street 1

Steel posts and beams supporting wood floor joist for the first floor installed in the basement of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. "3-29r 11AM" hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

Storefront of Stewart's Photo Service located at 121 North Tejon Street, Colorado Springs. 1

Stratton Building under construction located at the northeast corner of Tejon Street and Huerfano [later renamed Colorado Avenue]. Several pedestrians are in the foreground. 1

Street corner view of First National Bank building located at 6 North Tejon Street. Antlers Hotel is to the left in the background. Several dentist's offices are located on the second floor of the bank building. 1

Swan Funeral Home located at 316 North Tejon St. 1

Tejon Street after snowstorm, streetcar visible. Exchange National Bank under construction. "Printed on bottom "Tejon St. North from Huerfano - Colo. Springs-Colo. / Snowstorm of March-11-09." 1

Tejon Street view of the J.C. Penney Co. and Stewart Brother's building under construction. First floor is protected by a wooden barricade, painted with the companies advertising. "May 3" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

The Exchange Building on the corner of Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street, showing cars and pedestrians. Printed on front "Exchange National Bank Building, Colorado Springs, Colo." 1

The fire Chief and a fireman holding hose and directing water into the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon. 1

The fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street, in the early morning before daylight. 3

The south wall of the new J.C. Penney Co. building is visible facing the alley. "May 8" is hand written at bottom right of the photo. A pickup truck is visible at the entrance to the alley. 1

Three firemen and a man in a heavy coat standing on a roof, directing water into the fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

Three firemen spraying water into the 1939 fire in the J.C. Penney building. 1

Three firemen standing on a roof, directing water into the fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. Two awnings are behind the firemen, one is cloth with a "Lunch" sign. 1

Three firemen standing on the roof of Stewart Bros. Photo building at 17 N. Tejon Street, directing water into the fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building. Three more firemen standing on the roof of the building behind Stewart's. 1

Three firemen standing on the roof of Stewart Bros. Photo building, directing water from a hose into the fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

Three firemen standing on the roof of the Stewart Bros. Photo building directing water on the fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

Three workmen delivering crated Flourescent Lights to Stewart Brothers photo shop. 1

Three workmen standing inside the opening in a masonry wall of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. The man in the center holds a can. Behind the men is the construction elevator. "APRIL 17th" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

Three-story Victorian-style residence at 601 North Tejon Street with the tower of Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in the background. 3

Three-story Victorian-style residence at 601 North Tejon Street with the tower of Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in the background. 2

Two cowboys lead young woman riding camel on Tejon Street past spectators in front of drug store. 1

Two cowboys on horseback lead a caravan of vintage carriages in the Pageant of the West Parade as a large crowd looks on. Stores visible include First National Bank, Rae Dress Shop and D & F Clothing Co. 1

Two firemen and a Chief standing on the roof holding a fire hose and directing water on the roof of the J.C. Penney Co. building. 1

Two firemen and a fire Chief standing on the roof of Stewart Bros. Photo and J.C. Penney CO. buildings, at 17, 19-23 N. Tejon Steet. 1

Two firemen with a hose on the roof of the J.C. Penney CO. building directing water into the building. Two spectators standing on the roof of the Stewart Bros. Photo building watching the firemen. 1

Two girls standing on a staircase in the midst of a demolition near the 1400 block of South Tejon Street. 1

Two men Unloading crates from a stake bed truck beside a street light stanchion. 1

Two men and four firemen are standing on the roof of the Stewart Bros. Photo shop and one man is standing on the roof of J.C. Penney Co. store. Three firemen are directing water from a fire hose on the 1939 fire at the Penney store. 1

Two men wearing Sport Coats and ties, appearing to operate a cement mixer in the alley opposite the J.C. Penney Co. building. "Sneezy" and "Happy" are hand written beside the two men. 1

Two men working with a boiler outside the S.H. Kress building. "May 16" hand written on the open door. 1

Two spectators standing on the roof of the J.C. Penney Co. building looking at the wreckage left by the 1939 fire at the Penney building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

US Bank building, formerly the Exchange National Bank, from the corner of Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street showing new planters with flowers at street corners. Title by photographer. 1

Various types of melons in crates in front of store with signs in window advertising meats and produce. 1

View down into the basement of the Stewart Bros. and J.C. Penney Co. building where workmen, a Steam Shovel, Bull Dozer, and a dump truck are working. Spectators are standing in the alley. "13th 8 1

View down into the basement of the Stewart Bros. shop where workmen are setting forms for the footers for the concrete basement walls. "17th 11 AM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View down on the wreckage left by the fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View down on three firemen examining the wreckage left by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View down to N. Tejon Street at fire truck responding to the fire in J.C. Penney CO. store. "Kodaks and Cameras" sign on the Stewart Bros. photo store in the foreground right. Spectators standing on the sidewalk on opposite side of Tejon Street. 1

View from alley of the J.C. Penney CO. building after the February 15, 1939 fire. Brick wall broken out and boarded up with a wooden door. "3-7-39" hand written on side of photo. 1

View from inside the Stewart Bros. Photo shop looking out on Tejon Street where spectators are watching the 1939 fire at J.C. Penney Co. store. A fire truck and fire hoses are also seen on the street. Across the street is the First National Bank building. 1

View from the alley of a corner of the new Stewart Bros. Photo and J.C. Penney Co. building. A stake bed truck loaded with crates is backed up in front of the Stewart's store. 1

View from the alley of a group of workmen demolishing the Stewart Bros. Photo store. A dump truck is parking at the rear of Stewart's. A sign on a wooden barricade reads "Danger Keep Off". Hand written at the bottom of the photo is "3-9 3 1

View from the alley of a tracked shovel crane loading trash into a Ford dump truck. Workmen and spectators standing in the alley "3-10 10 1

View from the alley of the demolition of the Stewart Brothers and J. C. Penney Co. buildings. On the site are workmen, a Pinello Brothers flatbed truck, a steam shovel, a bulldozer and a smaller truck. 1

View from the interior of old Woolworth Building located at 18-20 South Tejon Street during its demolition. Workers remove debris from the ground floor of the structure. 1

View from the roof of the Stewart Bros. Photo shop toward the remains of the J.C. Penney Co. building after the 1939 fire. 1

View from the roof of the building on the south side of the alley, of firemen directing water from a fire hose into the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street, during the 1939 fire. 1

View into the basement of the J.C. Penney CO. building where workmen are setting steel posts and beams to support the first floor. Steel posts and beams are laying on the basement floor. "3-27- 11 AM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View into the wreckage left by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View looking at the demolition of Stewart Brothers and part of the J.C. Penney Co. buildings. Fire occurred February 15, 1939 burning 19-23 North Tejon Street. "3-9-1 1

View looking down at two firemen examining the wreckage from the 1939 fire at J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View looking down into the first floor of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. Some of the scaffolding has been removed from the north masonry wall. Steel posts and beam are laying on the floor. "4-4th" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View looking down on floor joist and sub-flooring of the first floor at east end of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. "4-4th" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View looking down on six firemen examining the wreckage left by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. At the top of the photo is a canvas awning over a window with the words "Lunch, Quality Lunch No.1" printed on it. 1

View looking down on six firemen walking through the wreckage left by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View looking down on ten firemen examining the wreckage left by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View looking down on the completed first floor of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. Steel to support the successive floors is laying on the first floor. "3-31 11 AM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View looking down on the concrete basement walls for the new J.C. Penney Co. at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. About eleven men are working in the basement. "24 11 AM" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View looking down on the first floor joist laid on the steel posts and beams of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. Spectators standing in the alley. "3- 29-11 AM" hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View looking down on the scaffolding on the south masonry wall of the new Stewart Bros. Photo shop. Steel beams are laying on the first floor. "4-7th" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View looking down on two firemen examining the wreckage left by the 1939 fire in the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 2

View looking down on workmen demolishing the Stewart Brothers Photo shop at 17 N. Tejon. It was damaged by the February 14, 1939 fire in the J.C. Penney building at 19-23 N. Tejon. "3-9 11 1

View looking down on workmen demolishing the Stewart Brothers Photo shop at 17 N. Tejon. It was damaged by the February 14, 1939 fire in the J.C. Penney building at 19-23 N. Tejon. "3-9 1 1

View looking down on workmen demolishing the Stewart Brothers Photo shop at 17 N. Tejon. It was damaged by the February 14, 1939 fire in the J.C. Penney building at 19-23 N. Tejon. "3-9 3 1

View looking down on workmen unloading steel beams and round steel columns from a flatbed truck in the alley. "3-25 3 PM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View looking down on workmen unloading steel beams and steel round columns from a flatbed truck in the alley. "3-25 3 PM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View looking north on Tejon Street. Pedestrians cross streetcar rails as they venture across the roadway. Early automobiles and horse-drawn wagons are in the background. 1

View looking northeast at two workmen applying a hot tar and roll roofing on the new J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. Another workman is standing next to more roofing rolls. "APRIL 21" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View looking northeast inside the J.C. Penney Co. building at the steel posts and beams that will support the new structure. Several workmen, stacks of lumber and steel posts are on the first floor. "APRIL 7" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View looking northeast into the basement excavation for the new J.C. Penney CO. building. A shovel crane is dropping dirt into a dump truck. Bulldozer parked in front of the truck. "2 PM SUN 12" hand written at bottom right of photo. 1

View looking northeast into the basement excavation for the new J.C. Penney CO. building. Steam shovel has just dropped dirt into a dump truck. Two businessmen standing in front of the truck. "12th 2 1

View looking northwest at the roof structure of the new Stewart Bros. Photo and J.C. Penney Co. buildings at 17, 19-23 N. Tejon Street. "APRIL 26" is hand written at the bottom left of the photo. 1

View looking south on North Tejon Street from Kiowa Street, showing office buildings, stores and street sculpture. Building on left has sign "Boston Burrito." Title by photographer. 1

View looking west at the roof structure of the new Stewart Bros. Photo shop at 17 N. Tejon Street. Electric lights in the foreground suggest work was also being conducted at night. "APRIL 26" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View looking west down the alley at the south wall of the new Stewart Bros. Photo shop at 17 N. Tejon Street. An International stake truck, pile of sand, cement mixer and stacks of bricks are seen in the alley. 1

View northeast into the basement of the new J.C. Penney CO. building. South basement forms in the foreground. Workmen can be seen on the site. "22 11 AM" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View of Acacia Park Apartments on the corner of Platte Avenue and Tejon Street, with cars parked in front. Street signs read "Platte" and "No Turn on Red". Yamaha Music sign is visible at left. Title from photographer, written on back. 1

View of Tejon Street decorated with American flags and bunting. 1

View of Tejon Street from corner of First National Bank showing unpaved street, cars and horse-drawn wagons and pedestrians. Signs visible include Opera House Drugs, Light Heat Power; and Savoy Theatre. 1

View of Tejon Street side of the El Paso Club with cars parked in front. Photo identified on back. 1

View of Tejon Street with holiday decorations strung above the street. 1

View of a Steam Shovel moving an "I" Beam in the basement of the Stewart Brothers and J.C. Penney CO. buildings. Bull Dozer blade and a flat bed truck in the Foreground. "11 5 PM" is hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View of a dump truck in the alley and steam shovel on the site of Stewart Bros. Photo Shop. Workmen are seen in the alley and on the roof of the J.C. Penney Co. building. Hand written at the bottom of the photo is "3-10 8 1

View of a fireman directing water on the wreckage of the 1939 J.C. Penney Co. fire located at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View of a workman standing in the wreckage left by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View of basement for new J.C. Penney Co. building. Bulldozer, steam shovel and workmen are seen in the basement. Entrance to the previous J.C. Penney Co. building has not yet been demolished. "3-14 6 PM" is hand written at bottom of the photo. 1

View of basement for the new J. C. Penney Co. building. Workmen in the basement installing the diagonal wooden braces to shore up the alley. "3-14 5 PM" hand written at bottom of the photo. 1

View of basement for the new J.C. Penney Co. building. Workmen, bulldozer and steam shovel seen in the basement. Entrance way for the old J.C. Penney Co. building has not yet been demolished. "3-14 5 PM" hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

View of basement of the new J. C. Penney Co. building. J.C. Penney Co. sign laying on sidewalk across Tejon Street. "16th 11 AM" hand written at the bottom right of photo. 1

View of building at 17 North Tejon Street, now occupied by Years Ahead Salon. Title by photographer. 1

View of debris left by the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. 1

View of seven men setting the roof joist of the new J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. Lumber is seen stacked on the first floor. Masonry wall at the right is the Kress building. "4 7th" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View of side of house at 1718 North Tejon Street showing windows of various sizes and shapes and edge of balcony in front. 1

View of six workmen standing on the roof of the Stewart Bros. Photo shop and 2 spectators on the roof of the building on the north, all looking into the wreckage of the 1939 fire at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon. 1

View of the I-25 overpass at South Tejon Street during construction. Photo identified on back. 1

View of the J.C. Penney CO. building showing posts for three floors and beams for the first floor. "3-28 11 AM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View of the J.C. Penney Co. store at 19-21 North Tejon Street with fashions in the window. A street lamp is in front of the building. Print is sepia toned. 1

View of the building site located at the intersection of the east-west and north-south alleys behind Stewart Bros. building. Berwick Electronic pickup truck is parked in the north-south alley. 1

View of the completed first floor of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. Steel posts in place for the second floor and steel beams laying on the first floor. "3-31 11 AM" hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View of the demolition of Stewart Brothers and J.C. Penney Co. buildings. On the site are a Pinelo Brothers flatbed trailer, a steam shovel and another truck, and several workmen. "11th 4PM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View of the demolition of the J. C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 North Tejon Street. Workmen, Pinello Brothers flatbed truck, Steam Shovel, Bull Dozer and a truck are seen amongst the debris. "11th 4 PM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View of the northwest corner of Tejon Street and Pikes Peak Avenue after huge snowstorm. First National Bank is in background, with horse-drawn carriages and streetcar [displaying “Ivywild” as a destination] in front. Huge piles of snow block the streets. 1

View of the rear of the J.C. Penney Co. building after the 1939 fire, taken from the north-south alley. A Berwick Electric pickup truck us parked in the alley. 1

View of the roof of the J.C. Penney Co. and Stewart Bros. Photo building at 17, 19-23 N. Tejon Street. Construction elevator is foreground center. Bricks and steel window frames are stacked on the roof. Photo is out of focus. 1

View of the roof of the J.C. Penney Co. and Stewart Bros. Photo building. Construction elevator is foreground left. Bricks and steel window frames are stacked on the roof. Photo is out of focus. 1

View of the site of the new J.C. Penney Co. building which was damaged by fire on February 15, 1939. Men and dump truck standing in the alley. "3-9 3 1

View of the south wall of the Stewart Bros. Photo shop at 17 N. Tejon Street. Two workmen, a pile of sand, a cement mixer and a wheelbarrow are seen in the alley. "APRIL 7" is hand written at the bottom left of the photo. 1

View of the street lit with holiday lights. Ruth's Oven and Albany Hotel are visible on right. 1

View of three men and a Steam Shovel dumping a load of dirt into a dump truck in the basement of the Stewart Bros. and J.C. Penney CO. building. "13th 8 1

View of two men setting the roof joist of the new J.C. Penney Co. building at 17, 19-23 N. Tejon Street. Masonry wall at the right is the Kress building. "4 7th" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

View of unpaved Tejon Street lined with trees and streetcar tracks visible with First Congregational Church in foreground. Title written on bottom of print. 1

View of unpaved Tejon Street lined with trees with horse-drawn wagon at right and street lamp hanging overhead. Streetcar tracks run down the middle of the street with a possible horse-drawn streetcar seen in the distance. Title written on bottom of print. 1

View of wood forms for the concrete foundation walls being constructed for the new J.C. Penney Co. building. White panel truck and spectators in the alley. "20 11 AM" hand written at the bottom of the photo. 1

Wall with scaffolding at the J.C. Penney Co. building at 19-23 N. Tejon Street. "APRIL 17th" hand written near bottom of the photo. 1

Wide muddy street, identified as "Street Decorations on Tejon looking south from above Platte, Colo. Springs." Identification sheet with negative. 1

Workmen building the first floor on the new Stewart Bros. Photo and J.C. Penney CO. building. Spectators standing in the alley. "3-29" hand written on the bottom right of the photo. 1

Workmen installing the diagonal wood braces to shore up the alley next to the new J.C. Penney Co. building. Bull dozer is seen in the basement. "3-14 5 PM" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

Workmen placing wood sheathing on the roof joist of Stewart Bros. Photo shop and J.C. Penney Co. building at 17, 19-23 N. Tejon Street. "4-13th" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

Workmen standing at the entrance of the new J.C. Penney Co. building. Two electric floor grinders are seen behind the workman. "May 8" is hand written at the bottom right of the photo. 1

“McIntyre Block, Colorado Springs” located at 301 South Tejon Street. Signs on buildings include “Macy’s Drugs”, “La Court Furnished Rooms” and “Baldwin Co.” [piano sales]. 1