Spring Dusting of Snow
Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Apr. 18th
- All day - The Friday Tour
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- All day - 3PM and 6PM CSM Baseball - Orediggers vs UCCS
- 9:30AM - Earth Day Highway Cleanup
- 10AM-12PM - Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 5-11PM - Western on Washington: A Saloon Stroll
- 6-8PM - CANCELED - Back to Basics: Biking
- 6PM - Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone
- 7PM - Anastasia: The Musical
- 7:30PM - National Bohemians
- 8-10PM - Drag Bingo
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
5-11PM Western on Washington: A Saloon Stroll @ Buffalo Rose
This year's event is a mix of country and rock n roll! Get ready to dust off your cowboy boots and hats or bring on your rock band concert tees for a night filled with dancing, live music, and delicious BBQ. Whether you're a seasoned cowboy or a rock star looking to have some fun, this event is perfect for you. So grab your friends and head on down to Western on Washington for a night you won't forget!
Location:
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Avenue (Map)
When:
5-11PM on Friday, Apr. 18th
6PM Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone @ Colorado School of Mines
Please join Mines SDS and Orediggers Against Apartheid for a screening of “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone.” The screening will be in Hill Hall 202 with food provided!
More information
Location:
Colorado School of Mines
Hill Hall (Map)
When:
6PM on Friday, Apr. 18th
7PM Anastasia: The Musical @ Colorado School of Mines
Welcome to Mines Little Theatre's Spring production of Anastasia: The Musical!
Mines Faculty/Students $10
General Admission $15
Children 5 and under are free and do not need a ticket.
Location:
Colorado School of Mines
Green Center (Map)
When:
7PM on Friday, Apr. 18th
7:30PM FINAL WEEKEND: National Bohemians @ Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Written by local playwright Luke Sorge, this dark comedy follows two estranged brothers who return to their tiny hometown to confront their oldest brother, John, who has taken their mother out of her care facility. As legal ramifications, financial implications, and family history are uncovered, so is John’s true motive. Directed by Warren Sherrill, National Bohemians is funny, moving, and somewhat supernatural.
I saw the play on one of the opening nights, and was bowled over by the acting, the story, and the technical effects. I emerged feeling shellshocked—and wanting a beer.
There are only three performances left: Friday & Saturday at 7:30PM and Sunday at 2PM. Remaining seats are limited!
Location:
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1100 Miners Alley (Map)
When:
7:30PM on Friday, Apr. 18th
Live Music for Friday, Apr. 18th
- 7-10PM Chris Child @ Buffalo Rose
Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage) - More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5:30-8:30PM Jay Martin @ Barrels and Bottles
6PM Jonas and Da Kru @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6:30-9:30PM The Reckless Folk @ Goosetown Station
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Looking for a Car Repair Place
North Side Garage from the Golden History Museum collection
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96 Years Ago
The April 18, 1929 Colorado Transcript included an advertisement for the North Side Garage. The ad didn't include a street address, but that was standard practice at the time--almost none of the ads in the paper provided addresses. The town was small enough that they assumed you knew where Foss Drug, Linder Hardware, Rubey National Bank, and the North Side Garage were located.
In this case, they were right! The Golden History Museum collection includes a great photo of the North Side Garage (top of the article), so I've done some research to find out where it was. A search through old Colorado Transcripts turned up a 1933 advertisement that provided the address--815 Washington Avenue. With that information, I turned to the Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
The North Side Garage building first appeared in the 1906 map as a Machine Shop. The 1911 Sanborn map labeled it as "Repository," but the 1919 map called it an "Auto Repair Shop."
The last Sanborn Map was published in 1938. By that time, the Auto Repair Shop had been enlarged.
Returning to the old Transcripts, I learned that the owner of the auto repair business, Marvin Swena, added on to the building in 1923 so he could store autos for people who owned cars but didn't have garages.
A 1925 ad said that the North Side Garage was now an agency for Star Cars (“The Car for the Millions with the Million Dollar Motor”). The Transcript also informed me that “Our Service Station is complete in every detail, from repairs to gasoline, oil and accessories. McComb Tire and Tubes–None Better."
From 1935-1945, the same building operated as the Noble Garage and Top Shop. From 1948-49 it was Johnson’s Super Service.
In 1950 it became Hugo Buerger Buick, and remained so until that business moved to 8th Street in 1960. At that point, the building was torn down.
In recent decades, the site held a 7-11. The gas pumps were located near the site of the North Side Garage. The property now includes a liquor store and a restaurant, but it is slated to be redeveloped as part of the overall Clayworks project.
Weather
Overnight: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday: Snow. Cloudy. High near 33, with temperatures falling to around 31 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night: Snow, 24°F
Saturday: Light Snow Likely, 41°F
Saturday Night: Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy, 29°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 38°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 66°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 67°F
Tuesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 42°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 67°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 44°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 66°F
News About Golden - April 18, 2025
Golden officials suggest ‘free parking days’ to boost downtown visitation during off-season
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Parking in downtown Golden can be expensive and frustrating, so much so that city officials have said some locals are avoiding the entire experience... Read more...
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