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Image Collections

The Pikes Peak Library District's Image Collections include the following:

Historical Photographs

Over 100,000 prints and negatives from the William Henry Jackson, Hook, Stewart, Sweet, and Payne collections are included. Fees are charged for reproduction.

Fine Art Photography

Photographic collections with high artistic, historical, and informational value become an extension of the library's dedication to education, culture, and research. Artists represented include Myron Wood, Laura Gilpin, and Adam Clarke Vroman. Study prints are available for viewing; appointments are recommended. Fees are charged for reproduction and use.

Maps

The collection includes topographic, street, Sanborn, railroad, and many other kinds of maps for the region.

Blueprints

Includes significant buildings by well-known regional architects, including McLaren, Thomas, and Hetherington. The collection includes very few individual residences. Fees are charged for reproduction.

Lithographs

The collection includes several hundred lithographs depicting scenes, people, and events from the Pikes Peak region and the Rocky Mountain West. Fees are charged for reproduction.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but due to copyright restrictions and fragility of materials, restrictions may apply for use, reproduction, and permission to publish. Also, fees may be charged for use of some materials.


Pikes Peak Library District
P.O. Box 1579
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
(719) 531-6333