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Regional History & Genealogy

Regional History & Genealogy collections at Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) are located in the 1905 Carnegie Library connected to Penrose Library in downtown Colorado Springs. The Regional History collection includes books, maps, manuscripts and archives, photographs, oral histories, films and videos, government documents, pamphlets, periodicals, and other materials related to the history of the Pikes Peak region. The Genealogy collection contains extensive family history research materials, covering the entire United States from Colonial times to the present, including books, periodicals, and access to major genealogical databases.

Walk-ins are welcome. If you would like us to pull archival materials prior to your visit, please call us at (719) 531-6333, x7252. We can also help with research questions virtually. Please contact us by phone or by email with questions. Email: RegionalHistoryGenealogy@ppld.org 

Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday: 
Closed

Explore Our Digital Collections

PPLD's Digital Collections feature historic photographs, pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, oral histories, films, and more highlighting the rich history of the Pikes Peak region. 

Old photography of Downtown Colorado Springs

Regional History

The Regional History collection includes books, maps, manuscripts and archives, photographs, oral histories, films and videos, government documents, pamphlets, periodicals, and other materials related to the history of the Pikes Peak region.

Old photography of a Family – Black & White

Genealogy

The Genealogy collection contains extensive family history research materials, covering the entire United States from Colonial times to the present, including books, periodicals, and access to major genealogical databases.

Explore Our Physical Collection 

Visiting The historic 1905 Carnegie Library

Our full collection of Regional History & Genealogy resources is housed in the 1905 Carnegie Library, located in Penrose Library within downtown Colorado Springs. Come pay us a visit and explore our collection in-person.

Photo exploring the archives in RH&G

Regional History & Genealogy Programs and Classes

Explore the Regional History & Genealogy Calendar

City Directory books of Colorado Springs

Contact Regional History & Genealogy

Walk-ins are welcome. If you would like us to pull archival materials prior to your visit, please call us at (719) 531-6333, x7252. We can also help with research questions virtually. Please contact us by phone or by email with questions.

Phone: 719-531-6333, x7252
Email: RegionalHistoryGenealogy@ppld.org