High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Platte Canon, Colorado view, photochrome print postcard.
Detroit Publishing Co., no. 59011. Copyright deposit. State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
View of the South Platte River as it crosses from Douglas into Jeffers...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Baseline Bridge, Spanning South Platte River on County Road 168, Brigh...
Significance: It is the longest-span example of the basic Warren truss. It is also notable as the only Warren pony truss surveyed in the state that features multiple spans. Survey number: HAER CO-44 Building/... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Platte Canon, Colorado. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.
Historic Sites Public domain photograph of Canyon, mountains, national park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep ewe keeps a close eye on her lamb in th...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
Keystone Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: The bridge is a pin connected iron Pratt through truss, manufactured by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was probably built originally for the Denver, South Park, and Pa... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Deansbury Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Cou...
Significance: It is a riveted single-span Warren through truss. It was built as a narrow gauge, railroad bridge for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad and it is presently used as an access road bridge.... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Deansbury Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Cou...
Significance: It is a riveted single-span Warren through truss. It was built as a narrow gauge, railroad bridge for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad and it is presently used as an access road bridge.... More
Baseline Bridge, Spanning South Platte River on County Road 168, Brigh...
Significance: It is the longest-span example of the basic Warren truss. It is also notable as the only Warren pony truss surveyed in the state that features multiple spans. Survey number: HAER CO-44 Building/... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
A Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep ewe keeps a close eye on her lamb in th...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
The South Platte River, far below Cheesman Dam in Jefferson County, Co...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
A Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and her ewe amble on the rocks beside t...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Why is art depicting a rhinocerous present on this multi-unit garage i...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Mural artist: Esoteric Art. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2002:038-13). Forms part of: Gates Frontiers Fun... More
Brantner Ditch, South Platte River, Brighton, Adams County, CO
Significance: The ditch is the oldest irrigation system in Water District No. 2 of the South Platte River in Colorado. The ditch was constructed by pioneer farmers and continues to serve as an important compone... More
Keystone Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: The bridge is a pin connected iron Pratt through truss, manufactured by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was probably built originally for the Denver, South Park, and Pa... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
View of the South Platte River as it crosses from Douglas into Jeffers...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Deansbury Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Cou...
Significance: It is a riveted single-span Warren through truss. It was built as a narrow gauge, railroad bridge for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad and it is presently used as an access road bridge.... More
Deansbury Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Cou...
Significance: It is a riveted single-span Warren through truss. It was built as a narrow gauge, railroad bridge for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad and it is presently used as an access road bridge.... More
Baseline Bridge, Spanning South Platte River on County Road 168, Brigh...
Significance: It is the longest-span example of the basic Warren truss. It is also notable as the only Warren pony truss surveyed in the state that features multiple spans. Survey number: HAER CO-44 Building/... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
View of the Cheesman Dam from its vast reservoir in Jefferson County, ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
Water cascades down venerable Cheesman Dam in Jefferson County, Colora...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. The reservoir the dam created was the first in Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by... More
Brantner Ditch, South Platte River, Brighton, Adams County, CO
Significance: The ditch is the oldest irrigation system in Water District No. 2 of the South Platte River in Colorado. The ditch was constructed by pioneer farmers and continues to serve as an important compone... More
Brantner Ditch, South Platte River, Brighton, Adams County, CO
Significance: The ditch is the oldest irrigation system in Water District No. 2 of the South Platte River in Colorado. The ditch was constructed by pioneer farmers and continues to serve as an important compone... More
Keystone Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: The bridge is a pin connected iron Pratt through truss, manufactured by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was probably built originally for the Denver, South Park, and Pa... More
Keystone Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: The bridge is a pin connected iron Pratt through truss, manufactured by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was probably built originally for the Denver, South Park, and Pa... More
Keystone Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: The bridge is a pin connected iron Pratt through truss, manufactured by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was probably built originally for the Denver, South Park, and Pa... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
View of the South Platte River as it crosses from Douglas into Jeffers...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
View of the South Platte River as it flows through Waterton Canyon fro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Brantner Ditch, South Platte River, Brighton, Adams County, CO
Significance: The ditch is the oldest irrigation system in Water District No. 2 of the South Platte River in Colorado. The ditch was constructed by pioneer farmers and continues to serve as an important compone... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Baseline Bridge, Spanning South Platte River on County Road 168, Brigh...
Significance: It is the longest-span example of the basic Warren truss. It is also notable as the only Warren pony truss surveyed in the state that features multiple spans. Survey number: HAER CO-44 Building/... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
A Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and her ewe amble on the rocks beside t...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
View of the South Platte River as it flows through Waterton Canyon fro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Nineteenth Street Bridge, Spanning South Platte River at Nineteenth St...
Significance: Completed in 1888, the bridge is the oldest surviving wrought iron bridge and oldest vehicular bridge still in use within Colorado. Although a once common truss type, the two span Pratt through br... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
A diversion dam slows the waters of the South Platte River in Waterton...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Brantner Ditch, South Platte River, Brighton, Adams County, CO
Significance: The ditch is the oldest irrigation system in Water District No. 2 of the South Platte River in Colorado. The ditch was constructed by pioneer farmers and continues to serve as an important compone... More
Keystone Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: The bridge is a pin connected iron Pratt through truss, manufactured by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was probably built originally for the Denver, South Park, and Pa... More
High Line Canal, Mouth of South Platte River to confluence with Second...
Significance: The first major irrigation project on the Front Range, it was the largest and most expensive canal ever built in Colorado before the advent of transmontane water diversion. Also called the "Englis... More
Baseline Bridge, Spanning South Platte River on County Road 168, Brigh...
Significance: It is the longest-span example of the basic Warren truss. It is also notable as the only Warren pony truss surveyed in the state that features multiple spans. Survey number: HAER CO-44 Building/... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep ewes stare warily from the rocks near Che...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
A Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and her ewe amble on the rocks beside t...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
View of the South Platte River as it flows through Waterton Canyon fro...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Deansbury Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Cou...
Significance: It is a riveted single-span Warren through truss. It was built as a narrow gauge, railroad bridge for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad and it is presently used as an access road bridge.... More
Deansbury Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Cou...
Significance: It is a riveted single-span Warren through truss. It was built as a narrow gauge, railroad bridge for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad and it is presently used as an access road bridge.... More
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep ewes stare warily from the rocks near Che...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
Wildflowers above the South Platte River in Waterton Canyon, where one...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
The roaring Strontia Springs Dam in Douglas, County, Colorado, diverts...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Most of this takes place in plain sight of one of metropolitan Denver's favorite workout venues; the 6.2-mile Waterton Canyon Trail th... More
Fishermen try their luck in the South Platte River as it crosses from ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
The roaring Strontia Springs Dam in Douglas, County, Colorado, diverts...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Most of this takes place in plain sight of one of metropolitan Denver's favorite workout venues; the 6.2-mile Waterton Canyon Trail th... More
Brantner Ditch, South Platte River, Brighton, Adams County, CO
Significance: The ditch is the oldest irrigation system in Water District No. 2 of the South Platte River in Colorado. The ditch was constructed by pioneer farmers and continues to serve as an important compone... More
Brantner Ditch, South Platte River, Brighton, Adams County, CO
Significance: The ditch is the oldest irrigation system in Water District No. 2 of the South Platte River in Colorado. The ditch was constructed by pioneer farmers and continues to serve as an important compone... More
Baseline Bridge, Spanning South Platte River on County Road 168, Brigh...
Significance: It is the longest-span example of the basic Warren truss. It is also notable as the only Warren pony truss surveyed in the state that features multiple spans. Survey number: HAER CO-44 Building/... More
A Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep ewe keeps a close eye on her lamb in th...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
A view of Cheesman Reservoir and a bit of the curve of Cheesman Dam, o...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Cheesman was the first reservoir of Denver's mountain storage facilities that helped expand Denver Water's system. Built by immigrant ... More
View of the rushing South Platte River in Waterton Canyon in Jefferson...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
In full view of some Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the roaring Stronti...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Most of this takes place in plain sight of one of metropolitan Denver's favorite workout venues; the 6.2-mile Waterton Canyon Trail th... More
An old mining tunnel, high above Waterton Canyon, which carries the So...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More
Keystone Bridge, Spanning South Platte River, Waterton, Jefferson Coun...
Significance: The bridge is a pin connected iron Pratt through truss, manufactured by the Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was probably built originally for the Denver, South Park, and Pa... More
Colorado & Southern Railway Denver Roundhouse Complex, Seventh Street,...
Significance: The complex is a significant property associated with the history of railroading in Colorado. It represents the last of Denver's once numerous roundhouses, and includes one of the few remaining ex... More
Fall view of the north folk of the South Platte River, near the town o...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photograp... More