After the Rain
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Friday, Jun. 27th
- 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
- 9:30-10:30AM - Rooftop Yoga
- 10:15-10:45AM - Outdoor Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 12-4PM - Pride Fest on the River
- 5:30-7:30PM - Unlock Your Mula - a Pelvic Floor Workshop
- 6-8PM - Teen After Hours: Pride Dice-Making
- 6-8PM - Fireside Chat & Dino Art Workshop
- 7:30PM - Ring of Fire
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
10:30AM and 1:30PM Friday Tours @ Colorado Railroad Museum
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: the Caboose!
Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour.
Friday Tour Tickets - $3 each plus General Admission ($10 adults, $5 kids 2-15, $8 seniors 60+).
Today's Topic
Location:
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue (Map)
When:
All day on Friday, Jun. 27th
12-4PM Pride Fest on the River @ Golden Mill
Join us as we celebrate Pride Month with our amazing community!
Location:
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (Map)
When:
12-4PM on Friday, Jun. 27th
6-8PM Teen After Hours: Pride Dice-Making @ Golden Library
Questers of all skill levels are invited to roll for initiative and customize their Dungeons & Dragons experience with uniquely crafted dice. Whether you take inspiration from your hero's aesthetic or are just getting started with D&D, there is something for everyone to uniquely express themselves in this D.I.Y. program.
There’s always something fun happening when the library shuts down! Registration is required. Limited supplies provided.
This event is exclusively for teens in grades 6 – 12. Please honor this age limit to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all participants.
Location:
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (Map)
When:
6-8PM on Friday, Jun. 27th
6-8PM Fireside Chat & Dino Art Workshop @ Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
Be part of a special evening led by Access Gallery.
Artist Nicole Vanston will show and tell about her dinosaur-inspired artwork and help lead a workshop to create your own paleo artwork as well!
Location:
Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
17681 W. Alameda Parkway (Map)
When:
6-8PM on Friday, Jun. 27th
Live Music for Friday, Jun. 27th
5:30-8:30PM Chris Child @ Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage
6:30PM Ryan Shanes @ The Golden Outpost
- 7:45PM Pablo Cruise @ Buffalo Rose (main venue)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
6-9PM Juniper Blue @ Over Yonder
6-10PM Gone2Long @ Wrigley’s
6:30-9:30PM Ryan Shanes @ Golden Outpost
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Woods Mortuary, RIP
Colorado Transcript Ad - March 24, 1949
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I always wondered why Woods Mortuary bore that name for so long–even after the Olinger chain bought them in the early 2000s. Was it a multi-generational family business?
The answer is no. In fact, William Woods, who owned the business from 1913-1931, died without issue. Here’s the lineage of the business.
In 1880, Charles Ziegler decided to add a line of coffins to his furniture store. That fall, John C. Davidson bought the business–both furniture and funeral supplies–from Ziegler. At that time, the store was located in the Loveland block (where the Old Capitol Grill is). A year later, he moved to the east side of the 1200 block; in 1888, he moved to Ford Street and at some point in the next decade he moved to 1100 Washington Avenue.
By 1901, Davidson’s son, J. Lofton Davidson had joined the business. The son was a licensed embalmer, so he focused on the funereal side of things, while his father continued to make and sell furniture. In 1906, J. Lofton bought the building at 11th and Washington. J. C. Davidson retired in 1910 and sold his part of his business to his son. In 1912, J. Lofton hired someone to run the business (“a licensed embalmer, and a first-class upholsterer”) while he spent time on his businesses in Denver.
In the meantime, a new undertaking business had come to town–Woods & Sanders. They were located in the Dollison building, at 1114 Washington Avenue (currently occupied by Silver Horse). The two firms competed for a few years, but Davidson had moved to Denver by 1916, and in 1917 Woods & Sanders bought the 1100 Washington Avenue building.
Strictly speaking, the Davidson firm was not a predecessor to Woods; Woods & Sanders didn’t buy the business from them, but they did wind up occupying the same location and no doubt absorbed some of their market.
Billy Woods, of Woods & Sanders, was a kind and pleasant man, originally from Ireland. He did well in the undertaking business, and in 1914 he ran for county coroner–and won. He remained both an undertaker and a coroner until his death in 1931.
A new team–Saunders and Cline–bought the business after Woods’ death but kept the “Woods Mortuary” name. In 1932, Saunders ran for coroner, and he also won. He stayed in the job, and continued to run the mortuary, until he decided to run for State Senator in 1948. He won that election and sold the business that same year.
Another new team–Hawkins & Seal–were the next owners. A year later, Seal bought out his partner and became sole owner. Seal ran for coroner in 1950 and won. He ran again in 1954 but lost that time. In 1955, the business was sold again–this time to Paul Smith.
Smith broke the pattern and did not run for coroner. In fact, in 1974 he ran a large ad in the Transcript saying that he had been encouraged many times to run for coroner but thought that being both a mortician as a coroner was a conflict of interest. “The reason is that a mortician-coroner faces a conflict of interest whenever there is any strange or unusual circumstances connected with a death. Should he work in the interest of the family or the state? Justice is not served when the course of action he chooses may be influenced by who is paying the most.”
However, Smith did make the largest campaign contribution (by far) to the winning candidate for coroner.
The Olinger chain bought the business in the early 2000s. They too kept the Woods name until they closed it in 2017.
The new owners did a meticulous restoration of the old buildings, removing many layers of exterior paint and various internal partitions. The first floor holds a restaurant and a honey store. The second floor offers apartments, available for short term rental.
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Saturday: Mostly Sunny, 90°F
Saturday Night: Partly Cloudy, 64°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Sunday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Monday: Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 81°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 59°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Tuesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Wednesday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 86°F
Wednesday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy, 62°F
Thursday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 85°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Miners Saloon, Golden Hayride Outpost, Unite Fitness, Tom Reiley, Michael Mason, Colorado Railroad Museum, and Goosetown Station
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $550/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing, Goozell Yogurt & Coffee Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Mary & Don Parker, Saré Merrigan, The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Vic DeMaria, and Joy Brandt
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, The Golden Hotel, Kurt & Janet Siegfried, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, and Robert Thresher.
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $110/yr)
Brad Miller & Julie Bartos, Holly Thomas, Jim and LouAnne Dale, Ann Pattison, Thomas Hoffman, Carol Abel, Brian Quarnstrom, Sandra Curran, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith, Carlos & Nancy Bernal, Robert Storrs, Michele Sannes, Elaine Marolla, Dixie Termin & Ron Miller, E Tom Hughes, Crystal M Culbert, Patrick A. Madison, Alice Madison & Jim Kalivas, Deb Goeldner, Christopher Ball, 6th Chair Home Services, Dot & Eric Brownson, Rosemary Coffman, Emeline Paulson, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Frani R Bickart, Jennings and Litz, Bill Sedgeley, Nancy Hughes, Justin L Wade, Kathi Eggers, Traci Case, Donna Owen, Leslie D Lutz, Karen Oxman, Catherine Skokan, Ross Fraser & KC Gilliland, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, Kathy Hirons & Jack Markin, Jess & Anthony Monasterio, Heather Duncan, Lee Ann & Pete Horneck, Carol Cameron, Cheryl Williamson, San Daugherty, Jim Garner, John and Carol McEncroe, the Golden Welcome Center, the Golden Transcript, Koshare Eagle, Ken and Colleen Krantz, Traci Neuman Lacey, Jo Barber, Jamie Cookinham, Kermit Shields, Meridee Cecil, Vicki Olson, Colleen & Michael Ramey, Nancy & Pete Torpey, Jax Baker, Simon Maybury, Rose McLaughlin, Cameron Chambers, Joyce Gravina, Patrick Klein, Barb Robie, and Mary Rains, Richard Caldwell, Janice Waring, Sam & Marilyn Baron, Carmen Johnson, Cherryln Parker, Mary Eiberger, and Kevin Nichols
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser, Mel Perkins, Bob Hamilton, Kim Linton, Steve Stevens
