Photo Gallery
Please enjoy these photos from our Instagram, shared in chronological order.
Aspen Mountain from the Aspen Meadows (near the Music Tent), April 1962.
(Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Flyer Collection)
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
People relaxing in the sun at the base of Little Nell on Aspen Mountain, 1973. #tbt
(Aspen Historical Society Collection)
A woman participating in the first Annual Snowmass Ski and Swim Contest, 1969. Related images are in the Aspen Illustrated News on April 10, 1969 (page 19), with a caption reading "The first Annual Snowmass Ski and Swim Contest was held last Friday on and in the snow and pools of Fanny Hill. Nine brave contestants entered, going from hot to cold or wet to wax thrice before emerging from the waters to quaff the wine awaiting at the finish line. Merchandise prizes were also given but the greatest fun seemed to be the invigoration of the chilling race."
(Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Illustrated News Collection)
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
The Maroon Creek trestle/bridge (used by the Colorado Midland Railroad), circa 1900. #tbt
(Aspen Historical Society Collection / Photographer: John Bowman)
Looking out of the window of the Aspen Times building on Main Street towards Aspen Mountain, April 1965.
(Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Flyer Collection)
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
The Newman Mine on Castle Creek, circa 1900. #tbt
(Aspen Historical Society, Shaw Collection)
Skiers at the base of Buttermilk, 1967. The snow is melting, and straw has been put down to cover the mud.
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
The Hotel Jerome dining room, 1915. #tbt
(Aspen Historical Society, Shaw Collection / Photographer: John Bowman)
People gathered outside Gretl`s Restaurant on Aspen Mountain, March 1967.
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
Gold Butte, with the Roaring Fork River and Aspen in the background, circa 1910. #tbt
(Aspen Historical Society Collection)
A couple crossing Mill Street (near Main Street), 1966.
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
The intersection of Durant Avenue and Hunter Street, 1968. #tbt
(Aspen Historical Society Collection)
Two dogs sitting on stools at the Hotel Jerome Bar, 1966.
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
Smuggler Mountain in the winter, circa 1900. #tbt
(Photo: Aspen Historical Society Collection)
AHS is honored to partner with Aspen Chapel Gallery on their new show, PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE, opening TODAY, March 6th with a reception from 4 - 7. The show features historical images from the AHS Collection reimagined by multiple generations of artists. The show runs through April 13 and a portion of profits support AHS!
According to curator Sam Louras, “the premise of the show includes Aspen’s history with AHS archive photographs relating to the art that the present artists are creating. Area artists are collaborating with their grown adult children who are also artists. Thus, the past, present and future.”
Participating artists include: Neil and Finn Beidleman, John and Jake Bozza, Curt and Cornelia Carpenter, Niki, Katrina and Nicholas DeVore III, Rae and Lucy Lampe, Sam and Peter Louras III, Peter and Laurie McBride, Jayne and Leif Mosher, Greg, Jony, Willow Poschman and Christie Interlante.
A square dance in Aspen, 1963. This image is in the Aspen Flyer on March 2, 1963, with a caption reading "What might be the best attended square dance here in several years is scheduled Saturday at 8:30 PM at the Aspen Highlands triple A-frame lodge. It`s the second in a series of twice monthly hoe-downs in preparation for the State Square Dance Festival here in June. Dancers from throughout the Roaring Fork Valley are expected to attend."
(Photo: Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Flyer Collection)
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
A crowd of spectators at the Winternational World Cup ski race in Aspen, 1984. #tbt
(Photo: Aspen Historical Society Collection)
Buttermilk ski instructor Sue Gauss sitting outside of the Buttermilk base lodge, 1966.
(Photo: Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Illustrated News Collection)
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
The interior of the electric power plant on Castle Creek, circa 1900. #tbt
(Photo: Aspen Historical Society Collection /
Photographer: John Bowman)
Skiers riding the Half Inch chairlift at the base of Highlands, 1966. The lodge and parking lot are visible in the background. The lift was 250 feet long, with a vertical rise of 40 feet and a capacity of 300 skiers per hour. It was powered by a 1947 Dodge truck.
(Photo: Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Illustrated News Collection)
On Mondays we’re sharing memories from the 1960s with selections from the Aspen Illustrated News and Aspen Flyer collections, which feature images taken by newspaper staff and freelance photographers. Explore these photojournalistic collections and many more historical images online at archiveaspen.org, and visit the Archives Building Community Gallery during open hours to view a curated display of images from the Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
The below albums feature photos from past programs. View more photo album highlights on our Flickr.
