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Early views of Boulder, Colo., looking toward the Flatirons. All three views show scattered buildings on the southwestern edge of the city. The earliest view shows the Chautauqua Auditorium under construction in 1898.

A modern view of the Auditorium from the southeast corner.

Views of various groups posed outside the Auditorium: women; young children; large mixed groups; and a view of the side of the auditorium.

Photographs taken in conjunction with the designation of the Chautauqua Park Auditorium as an historic landmark.

A woman identified as Aunt Josephine Wilson appears in photos 5 and 8-14. On backs of some photos she is further explained to be "George Albert Wilson's sister" and "Aunt Josephine Wilson Hoffman [L?]iston, George Wilson's sister, Great Aunt of Mer 'Paul' Shelin [?], and Jack.", Many photos signed by J.B. Sturtevant and others unsigned are also believed to be by Sturtevant.

Photographs of the interior of the Colorado Chautauqua Auditorium showing performers, audiences and decorations. Performances included recitations, orations, and music. Louis Rischar's band is one of the groups.

Panoramic photos of Chautauqua. One shows the auditorium and dining hall looking south; one is an overview looking north showing the auditorium and tents used as summer residences, the downtown area in the distance, and Columbia Cemetery in the mid- distance.

This folder contains documents pertaining to the designation of the Chautauqua Park Auditorium as an historic landmark (L-76-11). Included are historical and biographical notes.

This is one page of a 120-page photo album presumed to have been photographed and created by Rex E. Hieronymus circa 1918-1924. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1922 in Engineering.

ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION: Polygonal shaped building with steeped east side. East facade is ornate and towered. East facade has decorated main gable, round vent structures and other decoration. Sides of building are vertical board and batten., DESIGNATION: Local Landmark, National Register Eligible., STYLE : Italianate., DATE BUILT : 1898., STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Since 1898, the auditorium of the Colorado Chautauqua has stood prominently overlooking the city as both an actual, physical landmark and an educational, cultural and entertainment landmark. The building is a direct result of interstate cooperation and of the civic interest of 19th century residents of Boulder. Boulder citizens voted bonds necessary to buy the Chautauqua site and construct its first buildings., The structure is the focus of the entire 91 acre Chautauqua Park, and is an integral part of the complex. Denver architects Franklin Kidder and E.R. Rice designed the auditorium. In Boulder Kidder also designed the First Presbyterian Church at 16th and Walnut.

Views of the Auditorium with groups of people outside, circa 1905.