Geography: Denver

Billhead of L. Levy & Co., wholesale wine, liquor, and cigar merchants, located at the corner of 17th and Blake Streets in Denver, Colorado. The billhead is dated December 5, 1888, and includes a telephone number (790) and a vignette.

Letter from Fanny Greenwald to H. N. Gebow, dated July 25, 1901, from Denver, Colorado. The letter includes a printed form informing Gebow of a log rolling initiation, a ticket to a grand ball, and a bill for dues/assessment for three death benefits. The letter also mentions that Isadore Greenwald died of typhoid fever and that Fanny is his widow. The letter was sent in an envelope from "Woodmen of the World #158."

This trade card advertises Alfred Wolff & Co., a dry goods store located at 349 Larimer Street in Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man wearing a hat and coat. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises L.B. Weil, successor to Weil Bros., located at 354 Larimer Street, Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of children playing on a gold background. There is a red kitten sitting on a chair. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the Star Boot and Shoe House, owned by L. Witkowski, located at 376 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features an image of chicks playing, with a red border around the image. The back of the card features a calendar for the year 1881.

This is a trade card, likely from the late 19th century, advertising both J. W. Rosenthal & Co. and L. Garson & Co., clothing retailers in Denver, Colorado. The front features a charming illustration of two boys getting dressed. It is a national trade card, likely for a national clothing retailer. The back of the card is an advertisement for L. Garson & Co., located at 237 & 239 15th St., Denver, CO. The card appears to have been cut down, with a portion of the image missing on the right side of the front of the card. The card is mostly in black and white.

This trade card advertises the Denver Fur Company, owned by Rudolph Kalish & Co., located at 401 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a playful illustration of two men riding on a sled pulled by a polar bear. The sled is decorated with a box bearing the business address. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Rocky Mountain Skins.

This trade card advertises Chamberlin Weather Strips and features a playing card, the 7 of Hearts, overlaid with an illustration of Samuel Kohn's residence. This card is a unique combination of advertising and personal imagery. The card is an example of early advertising and a reminder of the changing landscape of Denver, Colorado, around the turn of the 20th century. It's likely that the Chamberlin Weather Strips were installed on Kohn's home.

This trade card advertises L. Garson & Co., clothiers located at 237 & 239 15th & Holladay Street in Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a comical illustration; the text on the card reads, "the nurse says two!" The back of the card is a full advertisement. [M. I. Garson was a founder of Temple Emanuel in Denver in 1874.]

This trade card advertises the May Shoe and Clothing Co. in Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a drawing of a girl in a tunic. The back of the card displays the business's address: 1614, 1616, 1618 & 1620 Larimer Street, and proudly proclaims itself "The largest Clothing Store in the West."

This trade card advertises L. Garson & Co., a prominent clothing establishment in Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a peasant girl wearing a hat. The back of the card is a full advertisement, displaying the business's name, address (237 & 239 15th Street, Denver, Colorado), and its claim as the "Largest Leading Clothing Establishment in Colorado". [M. I. Garson was a founder of Temple Emanuel in Denver in 1874].

This trade card advertises L. Garson & Co., a clothing establishment in Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a depiction of a peasant boy wearing a hat. The back of the card features the business's name and address: L. Garson & Co., 237 & 239 15th Street, Denver, Colorado, and identifies them as the "Largest Leading Clothing Establishment in Colorado". [M.I. Garson was a founder of Temple Emanuel in Denver in 1874].

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises Appel & Co., described as the "Largest Clothing House in the New West." The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a clown. The back of the card shows a depiction of the clothing establishment. The card measures 3 by 4 1/2 inches. [Jacob S. Appel was one of the founders of Congregation Emanuel in Denver.]

This trade card advertises A. Jacobs & Co., a clothing store located at 15th & Larimer Streets in Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a single, red rose with a small stem. The background is a soft, cream color with a border. The back of the card is blank.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Central City, Colorado, looking south. The image shows advertisements for the "Palace of Fashions," a business owned by Marcus and Theodore Crohn. Taken by J. Collier, active in Central City (1871-1878) and Denver (1878-1886). The photograph is numbered 34.

This trade card advertises Sollers & Co.'s, a fine shoe store in Denver, Colorado. The card features a young woman holding a bouquet of roses. The back of the card has a similar image but reversed. The image is surrounded by a black frame.

Trade card advertising A. Jacobs & Co., clothiers, located at the corner of Larimer and 15th Streets in Denver, Colorado. The card is undated, but based on the information provided, it likely dates to circa 1885.

Expense voucher signed by Otto Mears for travel as auditor in southwestern Colorado from May 15-23, 1892. The voucher, submitted to Harry R. Hurst, details expenses totaling $25.00. The document is one page, measuring 8.5 x 7 inches. It shows minor wear and damage.