Western History & Genealogy Blog
Hidden Gems
Songs to Convert Rocky Flats
Submitted by eedwards on Sat, 12/18/2010 - 3:29pmSnow Baths and Elephant Hunts...
Submitted by smcdonald on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 3:53pmIt’s 9:00 in the morning and as I sit in the air-conditioned photo lab of the Western History Department, I’m thinking that it’s about time to put my sweater on. Yes, you he
Great Coffee, Historical Photographs to Benefit DPL
Submitted by bdmiller on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 12:17pmFebruary 16th will find the newly renovated Starbucks at Grand Hyatt Denver showcasing images from DPL's Historic Photo Collections! Proceeds from the day will be donated to DPL!
Tis the Season...
Submitted by smcdonald on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 12:14pmWith the holidays in full swing I’ve realized that we as a country have developed unique traditions during this time of year. Sure our holidays are still centered around family, friends
Best of the Box: Theodora Mussey Scrapbook
Submitted by kinsey hamilton on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 2:03pmYou can check have a look at the Denver Public Library's catalog record for this item here
Baby Doe Tabor and The Matchless Mine
Submitted by kcutsfor on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 11:43amIn 1935, 'Baby Doe' Tabor (a.k.a Elizabeth McCourt Tabor) died penniless and alone, frozen in a small one room cabin near Leadville, Colorado.
Early Steamboat Springs Visitors
Submitted by abrown on Tue, 10/06/2009 - 9:33amThe Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association image portrays the first hotel in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Sheridan Hotel, located on Lincoln Avenue.
Let Us Entertain You
Submitted by smcdonald on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 8:51amIn a recent trip my hometown in the Sierra Nevada’s I realized that I have become way to reliant on technology for entertainment. I have to admit, that I was very lost without a wireles






































