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Daniels and Fisher Store

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Photo of Daniels and Fisher Store

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher Stores Company, in Denver, Colorado; shows women at tables with mirrors, cosmetics, flowers, and an ash tray.

View of the corner, four-story Daniels & Fisher building at 16th (Sixteenth) and Lawrence Streets in the Central Business District in Denver, Colorado. Windows have hood molding and awnings and the flat roof line has decorative brackets and finials. Shows horse drawn carriages in the street, street car tracks on 16th Street and probably telephone poles. A sign reads: "W.F. Perkins, Cigars [and] Tobacco."

View of Larimer Street businesses in Denver, Colorado; shows brick storefronts, men posing, merchandise, a horse-drawn delivery wagon, and signs: "Daniels & Fisher Co," "J. H. Hense & P. Gottes," "Jewelry Manufacturers," and "Miller's Boston Boot and Shoe Store."

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows a display of fabric in the form of a gazebo, and the mezzanine.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows fabric, palms, glass display cases, and a wood parquet floor.

Interior view of Daniels and Fisher store offices in Denver, Colorado; shows a man, a woman, a roll top desk, a telephone, spittoon, and file cabinets.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows linen, glass display cases, and a wood parquet floor.

Exterior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows storefronts, and horses and buggies.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of dinnerware, silver, crystal, flowers, and lamps.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of dinnerware, flowers, and lamps.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows bolts of fabric in shelves, and a clerk.

Interior view of a Daniels and Fisher Store showroom, in Denver, Colorado; shows tables set with silver, dinnerware, and arrangements of roses. Garlands hang from lamps.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of fabric and clothing. Sign reads: "Linen Sale."

View of the Daniels and Fisher Stores Company tower, in Denver, Colorado, during construction.

Pedestrians walk along bustling Sixteenth Street around noon at the intersection of Stout Street in the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Christmas wreaths hang from the lightposts. Cars and bicycles are parked along the street. Landmarks include the Daniels and Fisher Tower.

Night view of the Daniels and Fisher Stores tower, in Denver, Colorado; shows 16th (Sixteenth) Street with Christmas decorations, and neon signs: "Harry Huffman's Tabor Musical," and "D & F (Santa Claus)."

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows glass display cases, umbrellas, lamps, and a mezzanine.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of China dinnerware, cut crystal glass, a lamp, United States and International flags.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows the dining room, tables with silverware and carafes, and wooden screens.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows chrysanthemums, paper umbrellas, and Japanese flags.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows the dining room, tables, and wooden screens.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of crystal and glass vases and dinnerware; carved wood tables, and a potted palm.

Interior view of Daniels and Fisher administrative offices, in Denver, Colorado; shows a man at a roll top desk. Decor includes stained glass windows, lace, chintz, a tapestry, a hanging lamp, and a statue of Venus.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows glass display cases and a protective curtain.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows the "French Room," mannequins in lace and brocade gowns, mirrors and a doll.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of China, cut crystal, end tables, porcelain lamps.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows crystal, china, lamps, pottery, buffets, palms, a wooden screen, and International flags. Sign reads: "Oriental Rugs."

View of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows glass storefront windows, exterior sconce lamps, and a horse and buggy.

Interior view of a Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows women seated at a pneumatic messaging device; one holds a rubber stamp by a "Staats Money Changer" machine.

View of a Daniels and Fisher store delivery wagon and horses in Denver, Colorado; shows men and a teenaged boy in bowler hats. Storefronts are in the background.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows glass display cases, some with porcelain figurines, a wood parquet floor, and a sign: "Easter Novelties."

View of the Daniels and Fisher store, at 16th (Sixteenth) and Curtis Streets in Denver, Colorado; shows a United States flag and a large banner.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of clothes, plants, flowers, lamps, and the mezzanine.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows racks of fur shawls, Christmas trees, and taxidermied animals.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows racks of clothes, Christmas trees, and taxidermied animals.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows a counter, chairs, children's shoes, and glass cases with infants apparel and dolls.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows book shelves, tree branches, and racks of magazines with titles: "The American Boy," "The Etude," and "Rogers Bros."

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows women in brocade kimonos holding chrysanthemums and pouring tea. Lamps, a plant, and dishes are on a table.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows chrysanthemums, palms, and a Norfolk Pine.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows women in kimonos, chrysanthemums, and China tea service.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows glass display cases of lace, and arrangements of pine boughs.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows glass display cases, lamps, and a mezzanine.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows a room with stained glass windows, coffered ceilings, lace, tables, chairs, and Oriental rugs.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store, in Denver, Colorado; shows glass counters and display cases. A boy draws curtains by shelves of drawers.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of crystal, glass, and lamps.

Interior view of the Daniels and Fisher store in Denver, Colorado; shows displays of women's under clothing.