Western History & Genealogy Blog
Western Art
What is happening in Western History?
Submitted by jjeffrey on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 11:56am
Christo is best known for his successful installation art projects involving draping materials in unexpected places. His project in Central Park, NY a few years ago was met with muc
The Western History/Genealogy Department selling its art?
Submitted by jrogers on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 2:52pm
The Denver Public Library’s Western History/Genealogy Department has a significant collection of Western art.
Manuscript Monday: Railway Passes
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 1:26pm
Did you know that railroad passes used to sometimes be made from silver, gold, and even buckskin?
Kuhler is Kool
Submitted by jrogers on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 6:07pmNext time you're in the WHG department, check out our wonderful Otto Kuhler paintings on the south wall near the genealogy area. Kuhler was an American industrial designer trained in mechanica
Exhibit: Colorado Face to Face
Submitted by lauriekm on Mon, 03/21/2011 - 2:01pm
Denver Public Library presents Colorado Face-to-Face: Portraits from the Denver Public Library Collection, on view in the 7th floor Vida Ellison Gallery at the Denver Central Library.
Mystery Painting
Submitted by jrogers on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 12:09pm
In the foyer leading to the Library Commission Room at the Denver Public Library, the Western History and Genealogy Department installed a restored oil painting and gilded frame.
