Snow in the Canyon
Photo by Chris Davell
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jan. 29th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- All day - Golden History Tours
- 8-9AM - The Connect Effect
- 9-11AM - Golden Walks
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time - Registration Required
- 2-6PM - DEMO & Monthly Potluck: Intro to Garment Designer Pattern Design Software
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 5-8PM - Apres Wednesday @ The Golden Mill
- 5:45-6:45PM - Golden Women in Business Table Talks*
- 6-9PM - Paint & Sip with Canvas and Cocktails
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
5-8PM Apres Wednesday @ The Golden Mill
Join us every Wednesday through the end of March for live music, great food and drink specials, swag and Loveland lift ticket giveaways, and much more!
More information
Golden Mill
1012 Ford Street (map)
Live Music for Wednesday, Jan. 29th
- 5-8PM Chantil Dukhart @ The Golden Mill
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Golden History: Golden Businesses of 1902
Home, Farm, and Ranch Needs - Colorado Transcript - January 29, 1902 – click to enlarge
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123 Years Ago
I often find the Transcript advertisements more interesting than the news–particularly since, after so many years of writing daily history articles, I have written about many of these businesses. I often know where they were located and what years they were in business.
Wade Clothing (1882-1906) was located in the Opera House block–about where the Ace Hi Tavern is now. Brown’s (1888-1919) was in the space now occupied by Del’s Tonsorial. Broad’s (1887-1930) was in the Everett block–now Goozell Yogurt. Baby Doe's now occupies the spot formerly holding the Big Red Boot.
Supermarkets didn’t evolve until after World War II. In 1902 (pre-automobile), people walked to the grocery store or had their food delivered. While there were several grocery stores downtown, most neighborhoods also had one or more small groceries.
I was interested to find so many railroad advertisements. Tourism was really taking off as an industry during this period. There was a big national campaign, funded by the railroads, telling people to See America First! It was designed to persuade people to vacation in this country rather than going to Europe. If the railroads were placing such large ads in a small paper like the Transcript, they must have been spending a fortune on advertising all over the country!
Weather
Overnight: Mostly clear. Low around 25, with temperatures rising to around 29 overnight. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 43, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 30 overnight. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night: Chance Snow Showers, 28°F
Thursday: Chance Light Snow, 45°F
Thursday Night: Mostly Clear, 29°F
Friday: Mostly Sunny, 57°F
Friday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 35°F
Saturday: Partly Sunny, 57°F
Saturday Night: Mostly Cloudy, 39°F
Sunday: Mostly Sunny, 58°F
Sunday Night: Partly Cloudy, 39°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny, 58°F
Monday Night: Partly Cloudy, 36°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny, 59°F
News About Golden - January 29, 2025
Golden Prepares for 11th Annual UllrGrass Festival This Weekend
By UllrGrass
PR Newswire
GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter weather blankets the Rockies, Golden residents and visitors are gearing up for one of Colorado's most unique winter traditions: the 11th annual UllrGrass Music and Beer Festival. Held from Friday, January 31, to Sunday, February 2, 2025, this festival honors the Norse God of Winter, Ullr, with live music, craft beer, and a true community spirit... Read more...
Check out Winter/Spring Events and Exhibits at the Colorado Railroad Museum
By Joy Meadows
Your Hub
Winter and spring are wonderful times to visit the Colorado Railroad Museum. And while there may be fewer crowds during this less popular time, there’s certainly no shortage of interesting new exhibits and exciting activities, on offer January through May... Read more...
THE 2025 COLORADO BREWERS CUP WINNERS
American Craft Brew
Few regions of the US have a brewing legacy as vibrant as Colorado. And on January 24 the Colorado Brewers Guild showcased the state’s best breweries and beers at the first ever, Colorado Brewers Cup on the final day of the Colorado Craft Brewers Summit in Aurora, CO... Read more...
Mines swim teams celebrate 12 departing seniors, prepare for postseason
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
Even though it was single-digit temperatures outside, the Orediggers stayed red-hot in the water over the three-day weekend, putting up strong times against NCAA Division I opponents.
The Colorado School of Mines swim teams hosted Wyoming Jan. 20 for the Orediggers’ final home meet of the 2024-25 season... 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
