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Photo by Elizabeth Barr
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Saturday, Jan. 25th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8AM - Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
- 10AM - Leaning Log Cabins
- 10AM-3PM - Brunch at the Rose
- 10:15-10:45AM - Family Time - Registration Required
- 11AM - Gallery Tour - Decomposing/Recomposing
- 11:30AM-12PM - Artist Demo - Paper Design for Collage
- 12-1PM - 21 Days to Health: Kick Sugar Cravings
- 5-7PM - Golden American Legion Dinner
- 6PM - Wrestling vs. Western Colorado
- 6-8:30PM - Wine 101 Class
- 7:30PM - Legwarmers and Lies - A Polesque Murder Mystery
- 7:30PM - Morning After Grace
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
11AM Gallery Tour - Decomposing/Recomposing @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation.
If you're visiting with a group of 10 or more, consider booking ahead of time by calling 303-279-3922. Learn more.
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
822 12th St
11:30AM-12PM Artist Demo - Paper Design for Collage @ Foothills Art Center - Astor House
Create unique papers for collage with artist, Erika Vassallo. Erika will lead participants through a variety of paper design techniques building your skills and materials for her upcoming February Collage Workshops on Saturdays, 2/1 and 2/15.
All welcome, regardless of Collage Workshop registration. Donations appreciated to help cover material fees.
Foothills Art Center - Astor House
822 12th St
5-7PM Stir Fry Chicken Dinner @ The American Legion
Join us for stir fried chicken and egg rolls for $9.00. The public is welcome!
American Legion Post 21
500 9th Street (map)
Live Music for Saturday, Jan. 25th
5:30-8:30PM Chris Child @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
- More Live Music
5-8PM Live Music @ Eddy Taproom
5PM Hard Days Night @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6PM Mountain Duo @ Over Yonder
9PM Karaoke @ Ace Hi Tavern
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: History of a Corner Lot
Eagle Brewing Company as shown in the 1893 Golden Globe Industrial Edition This was located at 11th and Washington–now the site of the Golden Hotel.
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A recent article reviewed the arrival of each of our present-day craft breweries. It included this picture from 1893, which shows the brewery that used to stand at 11th and Washington. One of my readers asked what else had been on that corner, prior to the Golden Hotel. I don’t have the precise chronology, but here are several things I’ve encountered in my readings.
According to Transcript founder George West, the Boston Company camped on that spot when they arrived here in June of 1859.
West’s future in-laws, the Boyds, ran a hotel on that spot during the gold rush years.
Crisman & Fitzpatrick built a “flouring” mill there in 1867. That mill burned but Fitzpatrick (sans Crisman) rebuilt it, this time using fireproof brick.
In 1891, the vacant mill was converted for use as a brewery. Sometime later, a small building that served as a photographer’s gallery was added between the brewery and Washington Avenue.
Miss Genia Stillman and Miss Emma Cook, the photographers, have concluded not to re-locate their gallery, and the building, which is one of the oldtimers of the city, will be torn down to make way for the new Christian church. Golden people will be sorry to lose these popular ladies.
Colorado Transcript, March 29, 1906
In 1906, the Christian Church acquired the corner property and planned to build a large and elaborate church there. They got as far as building the foundation and basement level, but the congregation dissolved before completing the project. In 1913, the partial building was purchased by a group of blacksmiths, who opened a garage in the structure.
Extensive improvements are planned by Blood Bros, and Ball, who have purchased the Christian Church property and they will turn the same into a first class automobile garage and machine shop. At present a concrete addition is being, added on the north side of the building, which will be utilized solely as a machine and blacksmith shop. The balance of the building will be used for the storage and repair of cars. A number of local people have already reserved space for their cars. With the up-to-date equipment that this firm already has and the contemplated addition of new machinery there will be no repair work too large or small that they cannot handle.
Colorado Transcript, April 17, 1913
The garage gradually expanded and began selling used cars. By the 1940s, it was known as “Golden Motors.”
The one-story building was demolished in 1999 and replaced by the Golden Hotel.
Weather
Overnight: Snow. Cloudy. Low around 17, with temperatures rising to around 20 overnight. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday: Snow. Cloudy. High near 22, with temperatures falling to around 20 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night: Snow likely before 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 12, with temperatures rising to around 15 overnight. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night: Light Snow Likely, 12°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 30°F
Sunday Night: Mostly Clear, 19°F
Monday: Sunny, 46°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 23°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 45°F
Tuesday Night: Mostly Clear, 23°F
Wednesday: Sunny, 44°F
Wednesday Night: Mostly Clear, 25°F
Thursday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 47°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Rain And Snow, 29°F
Friday: Slight Chance Light Snow, 47°F
News About Golden - January 25, 2025
2.57 people looking to move to Colorado mountain town per every 1 person looking to leave
By Spencer McKee
OutThere Colorado
Online resource for movers moveBuddha recently released a report related to the top 'move-to' mountain towns around the country – and a Colorado spot ended up ranking first... Read more...
Walton wins Young Rock Engineer Award
By Jasmine Leonas
Colorado School of Mines Newsroom
Gabriel Walton, associate professor of geology and geological engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been honored with the 2024 Young Rock Engineer Award... Read more...
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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, and Michael Mason
Friends:
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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, Joy Brandt, and Vic DeMaria
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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, AC Development, Cynthia Merrill Tamny, Stephen Pero, Meg Van Ness & Steve Kalasz, Steve & Karla Schaefer, Bud Rockhill, Steve Enger, Kristie Brice & Mike Schwartz, and The Golden Hotel
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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, Ella Lyons & Jeanne Fritch, 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, John & Carol McEncroe, and Rose McLaughlin
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Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Mariane Erickson, J.J. Fraser
