Stone Walls and Sweet Peas
Wild sweet peas along 44th - Photo by Liz Erickson
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Have you ever wondered about the origins of the stone walls along 44th Street, just east of the railroad track crossing? That property used to belong to Beulah (“Sonny”) Son. She owned a flower shop in Golden from the early 1930s through the mid-50s. She also had greenhouses on her 44th Street property, where she grew some of the flowers she sold in her shop and sold bedding plants.
Sonny was an enthusiastic gardener and a gifted designer. She and her husband bought the steeply sloped property in about 1930 and she began planning a series of terraces to provide level ground for her gardens. Eventually she had not only terraces but walkways, fireplaces, and stairs. She sold the property in 1956, but remnants of the elaborate stonework remain.
At this time of the year, we also see the descendants of her flower gardens, spilling out along the ruins of the walls.
Thanks to Esther Kettering for her help in tracking down the property ownership, and thanks, as always, to the Golden History Museum for providing the online collection of historic Transcripts.
George & Eliza West Home on 12th Street
Photo by Richard Luckin
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What's happening in Golden today?
Events for Wednesday, Jul. 17th
- All day - CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
- All day - Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
- 7:30-9AM - Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
- 9-10:15AM - Golden Walks
- 10:15-10:45AM - Outdoor Story Time / Hands-on Activities
- 10:15-10:45AM - Toddler Time
- 11AM-12PM - Kids Cook with Sticky Fingers
- 12-1PM - Jeffco Open Space Pop Up: Skulls, Tracks & Scat
- 1-4PM - Treasure Boxes with Rita Meyerhoff
- 3-5PM - Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
- 4PM - $5 Yoga Class - Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Sculpt
- 5-8PM - Baby Goat Night
- 5:30PM - Brewmaster Dinner Series at The Eddy
- 6:30PM - Trivia Night
- 6:30PM - Planning Commission Study Session
For more information, click the item above or visit the Golden Today Calendar
1-4PM Make Treasure Boxes with Rita Meyerhoff @ the Quilt Museum
Do you need a special gift? Treasure Boxes might be the answer!
Bring your own wooden box - less than 18" in height - Great ones are about 12"x 8" x 6" tall, with lid and a lock. It needs a lid.
Bring some different size treasures and trinkets that you want to see on top of the box. Rita will show you the steps to turn that plain box into a a very special Treasure Box. Choosing a theme - you can create a special gift for anyone to store special memory items, or make a fantastic gift presentation.
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 240 (map)
12-1PM Jeffco Open Space Pop Up: Skulls, Tracks & Scat @ The Library
Drop in and meet Jeffco Open Space Park Rangers and volunteers who will be here to answer any questions about native animals in Jefferson County. They will bring animal skulls, tracks, and scats to help you learn about the why and how of what animals eat to survive. More information
Golden Library
1019 10th Street (map)
5:30PM Planning Commission @ City Hall
1970s-era postcard for the Old Miners Inn
Planning Commission will consider three cases tonight:
- Clear Creek Lane (map)
The owners of owners of property near Clear Creek Ln want to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) on some vacant property. The PUD originally permitted construction of forty condos on that land. The current owners want to change the PUD to twenty-two dwelling units would could include single family, duplex, and row houses.
The property lies south of the Canyonside Condominiums. Those were originally built as a motel (The Old Miners Inn) but were later converted into condos.
The vacant property may pose some development challenges, including potential rockfalls, slippage of the adjacent Mt. Zion, and possible difficulty in getting water and sewer lines to the spot. However, at this point those points don't need to be resolved. The Planning Commission is only asked to approve the PUD change to allow a reduction in the number of proposed dwelling units.
- 705 Iowa Street (map)
The owners of 705 Iowa Street want to add a garage with second story to their 500 sq. ft. home. In order to do this, they need Planning Commission approval for a smaller setback (6'9") than that required by code (10").
- 518 N. Columbine Street (map)
The owner of 518 N. Columbine Street wants to replace his fence. The current fence was built with some sections as much as 7 feet tall. Newer building code would only allow a 6 foot fence. The owner requests approval to rebuild the 7 foot sections and make some parts even taller--up to 8 feet.
Meeting agenda
Meeting broadcast on this page (starting at 5:30)
Meeting location:
City Hall Council Chambers
911 10th Street (map)
7:30AM Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee @ City Hall
CBAC will review the May sales, use, and lodging tax report. They will preview the auditor's review of the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financil Report. This will be presented to City Council next week. They will review and discuss the financial trend monitoring system. These items are all included in the meeting packet.
The agenda includes 25 minutes to discuss communications and 25 minutes to discuss the fire department.
The meeting will be shown on this page. You can also attend in person at City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street (map).
Live Music for Wednesday, Jul. 17th
- 6-9PM Jeff Goodwin @ Morris & Mae
- 6-9PM Jordan Yewey @ Miners Saloon
- More Live Music
4-8PM Chrispy @ Mountain Toad
6PM Live Music @ Rock Rest Lodge
For more information, visit the Golden Today Calendar
Weather
Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 11am. Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 62°F
Thursday: Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F
Thursday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 66°F
Friday: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 89°F
Friday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 63°F
Saturday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F
Saturday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 60°F
Sunday: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 80°F
Sunday Night: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 58°F
Monday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 79°F
Monday Night: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy, 59°F
Tuesday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°F
News Relating to Golden - July 17, 2024
Lakewood and Golden parks going organic
by Anya Moore
Denver Gazette
The cities of Lakewood and Golden will transition to organic land management within six different parks in an effort to protect community health and the environment... Read more...
Trial for Golden-area RV murder case pushed to November
By Corinne Westeman
Golden Transcript
The jury trial for Donald Harris, the 52-year-old defendant in the Golden-area RV murder case, has been continued from late July to early November... Read more...
DOE: AlgaePrize Finalist Teams Make Great Strides In Projects To Unlock Algal Energy
By U.S. Department of Energy
Biodiesel Magazine
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