Western History and Genealogy

Researching Denver Building and Neighborhood History

The Western History and Genealogy Department of the Denver Public Library has many resources for documenting the history of buildings in Denver including our collections of atlases, building permits, directories, indexes, and photographs. This tutorial is only a brief outline of some of the basic materials. More information is available in the Western History and Genealogy Department.

If you live outside of Denver, check with your local library or historical society for similar resources in your area.

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Exterior view of the John Zanett house, Ouray, Colorado [between 1919 and 1925].