Volleyball in Lions Park
Photo by Joyce Davell
What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Thursday, Apr. 25th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 9:15-9:45AM - Baby Time
- 10AM-12PM - DeLong Park Weedbusters
- 10-10:30AM - Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
- 11AM-12PM - Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities
- 3-4:30PM - Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
- 5-6:30PM - An Evening with Terry Tempest Williams
- 5-8PM - BGOLDN Spring Event
- 6PM - Run Club
- 6-9PM - Golden Game Guild Mini Paint Night
- 6PM - Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
- 6-8PM - Denver West Quilt Artists Group Meeting
- 6:30PM - Mines Community Meeting
- 7PM - The Play That Goes Wrong
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
7PM The Play That Goes Wrong
Golden High School's Stage Right Productions will present The Play That Goes Wrong tonight and tomorrow night at 7PM and Saturday afternoon at 4PM. Tickets are available here.
According to Wikipedia, it's a very funny play and has been running in London's West End for 12 years.
Golden High School
701 24th Street (map)
6PM Mobility and Transportation Advisory Board
Jackson Street Corridor Plan B - more trees, fewer parking spaces
This meeting appears on the agenda page, but as of early this morning no agenda was posted. Check this page later in the day to see if one has appeared.
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (map)
1PM Energy Building Codes Discussion
Members of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board and Planning Commission will discuss and work together on a draft recommendation intended for City Council, pertaining to new energy building codes for new construction.
Attend in person in City Council Chambers or watch the meeting, beginning at 1PM, on the agenda page.
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (map)
5-8PM Spring BGOLDN Event
Visit the Golden Mill tonight to enjoy the spring benefit for BGOLDN. Feed yourself and hungry neighbors at the same time!
Giveback day at the Golden Mill will be all day.
This event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun activities, live music, and opportunities to give back to our community. Here's what you can expect:
- Giveback Day: The Golden Mill will be donating a portion of the days sales from all day on April 25.
- Live Music: From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy live music from Josh Blackford that will surely get you in the spring spirit.
- Opportunity Drawing: Enter for a chance to win incredible prizes, including skis donated by Icelantic valued at up to $900! Opportunity Drawing tickets are available here for $10 per entry or $50 for six entries. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
- Art Debut: Local Golden artist Topher Straus will be debuting his latest masterpiece, a stunning painting inspired by Red Rocks (shown below). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to BGOLDN.
- Craft Beer: Indulge in delicious craft beer brewed by Upslope Brewing in partnership with The Golden Mill. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will also benefit BGOLDN.
- Sushi - Blue Tuna Carving Demo: Sushi Chef Jesus Silva of Sushi Sora will hold a blue tuna fish carving demonstration and prepare complimentary hand rolls for tasting (while supplies last).
- Volunteer Recognition: National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 21-27. BGOLDN volunteers--please come celebrate and we'll buy you a drink or an ice cream!
Mark your calendars and save the date for what promises to be an incredible day of celebration and community engagement. We look forward to seeing you there!
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (map)
6:30PM Mines Construction
Residence Hall south of 19th Street - Photo by Patrick Klein
The School of Mines is holding an online meeting for Golden community members tonight. Their topics are:
- Campus Operational Updates and Key Dates
- Campus Construction Updates
- Capital Planning Updates
The School is doing a lot of construction work, so this is your chance to learn about the current projects and what else is coming up.
Join the Meeting
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://mines.zoom.us/j/97180655357?pwd=Z0xMb294ek53NStiYUEwbFdUeGxuQT09&from=addon
Password: 380288
Or iPhone one-tap: 17193594580,97180655357# or 16694449171,97180655357#
Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 719 359 4580 (US Toll) or +1 669 444 9171 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 971 8065 5357
International numbers available: https://mines.zoom.us/u/aeq3TFCJZv
Or a H.323/SIP room system:
H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) or 162.255.36.11 (US East)
Meeting ID: 971 8065 5357
Password: 380288
SIP: 97180655357@zoomcrc.com
Password: 380288
Live Music for Thursday, Apr. 25th
- 5-8PM: Josh Blackburn @ Golden Mill @ Golden Mill
- More Live Music
5:30-8:30PM Chris Koza Duo @ Goosetown Station
6PM 3 Shot @ Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
6PM Salty Strings and Friends @ New Terrain Brewing
8PM Karaoke @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: What Was, What Is, and What Will Be
Photo by Patrick Klein shows the area along Washington Avenue, between 8th & 9th, currently being demolished by CoorsTek
Pat Klein sent me one of his always-fascinating drone photos of the CoorsTek demolition site. It inspired me to do some research on the history of the site. Using a combination of Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, the 1884 Birdseye View map, and old Colorado Transcripts, I discovered the following.
According to the 1886 Sanborn Fire Map, the building at the corner of 9th and Washington was a carpenter's shop. That was gone by the time the 1890 Fire Map was published, but a new building had a appeared at 8th (the railroad tracks) and Washington, labeled Hay & Grain. That building remained on the Fire Maps through the 1919 edition.
A new building, labeled Mach(ine) Shop appeared halfway along that block on the 1906 Sanborn map. In 1911, it was relabeled "Repository," and by 1919 it became "Auto Repair Shop."
The last Sanborn Map was published in 1938. By that time, the Hay & Grain building was gone but the Auto Repair Shop had been enlarged. A couple of houses (marked "D" for Dwelling), three garages ("A" for Automobile), and a store (marked "S") had been built on that property.
Now we switch over to what I learned from old Transcripts. The first reference I found to the auto repair business was in 1923. An article said that Marvin Swena, the manager, was building a 20×30 tile and stucco addition to add space to store cars. The business was located at 815 Washington Ave.
A 1925 ad said that the North Side Garage was now an agency for New Star and Durant Cars (“with the million dollar motor”). “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 later years, Coors Porcelain/Coors Ceramics/CoorsTek constructed several buildings to house their ceramics business. Now those are coming down, in preparation for the Clayworks project.
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. West wind around 8 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 10 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 49°F
Friday: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 64°F
Friday Night: Rain, 43°F
Saturday: Rain, 48°F
Saturday Night: Rain, 40°F
Sunday: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 54°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 40°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 66°F
Monday Night: Mostly Clear, 44°F
Tuesday: Sunny, 71°F
Tuesday Night: Partly Cloudy, 48°F
Wednesday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 75°F
Supporters
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Sponsors:
($100/month and up)
Buffalo Rose, Buglet Solar, Foothills Art Center, Golden City Brewery, Golden Cultural Alliance, Golden History Museum, Miners Alley Playhouse, The Golden Mill, Golden Chamber of Commerce, Golden History Tours, Morris & Mae Market, Miners Saloon, Colorado Railroad Museum, Tom Reiley, Bud Rockhill, Michael Mason, Lisa DeCaro and Len Matheo
Friends:
($50-99.99/month or $500/yr)
Tall Pines Painting, Baby Doe’s Clothing Paul Haseman, Donna Anderson, Carol & Doug Harwood, Beth Bidwell, Stephanie Painter, Greg Poulos, Ed and Carol Freza
Supporters:
($25-49.99/month or $250/yr)
Laura King and Scott Wilson, Bobby German and Alison McNally, Ann Norton & Jonathan Storer, Forrest Jones, Barry & Liz Bettis, Cheryl & Tom Schweich, Marjorie Sloan, Chris and Joyce Davell, Rick Flint, Forrest Jones, AC Development, and Cynthia Merrill Tamny
Members:
($10-24.99/month or $100/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, Carol & Don Cameron, Frank & Marsha Hanou, 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, Casey & Gina Brown, Sandy Schneider, Mark and Cathy Pattridge, Cheryl G Leidich, Jen Rutter, Carol Abel, 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, Lynne Haigh, Elizabeth Hilliard, Frank Young & Terre Deegan-Young, and the Golden Transcript
Followers:
($5-9.99/month)
Golden Community Garden, Lora Haimes, Bill Fisher, Mariane Erickson, Susan Gray
