Coronavirus Update
Public Health References
CDC * Colorado * Jefferson County * City of Golden
Jefferson County’s case count page says that as of 3PM yesterday, there were 881 (up from 851) cases in Jefferson County. There have been 33 deaths (up from 32) and 218 are hospitalized (up from 213). There are 80 known cases in Golden (up from 79).
The State-Wide Stay-at-Home Order is in effect through April 26, 2020. Everyone is asked to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when leaving the house. City and County fire restrictions are in place. Clear Creek is closed to all recreational activities.
Virtual Golden
Community Center Fitness Classes
6:30-7:25AM Virtual HIIT
9-10AM Virtual Power Training
10-10:30AM Call-in Mid-Morning Medication offered by Jefferson Center for Mental Health. Call 303-502-5189 to participate. Hear previous sessions.
6-7PM State-38 will host an Instagram LIVE Happy Hour With Whiskey Dudes With Attitudes
The Golden History Museum has been producing daily “Behind the Scenes” videos ever since this shut-down started. See the most recent ones here, including:
• Tour of 1873 Reynolds Cabin at Golden History Park
• Curator Mark Dodge asks Golden what to collect during COVID-19
• Behind the Scenes with Curator Mark Dodge, Episode 1
• Meet the Chickens of Golden History Park with Megan Murphy, Episode 3
• Snake-rail fence explained at Golden History Park
• Behind the Scenes with Curator Mark Dodge, Episode 2
The School of Mines is celebrating E-Days a little differently this year. Instead of the usual on-campus shenanigans, cardboard boat races, and fireworks, they’re doing online games, calling it Virtual RealitE-Days. Learn more on their Facebook page.
Patrick Klein has provided us with another virtual walk around Golden.
Golden History Moment
Golden was in a home-building frenzy from shortly after the end of World War II until about 1970, when a recession set in. Many of the earliest post-war homes were built specifically for veterans, using VA financing.
Charles Martin began building veterans homes in 1946, first at 22nd and East, then at 24th and Ford. In 1947 he was building at 21st and East and 23rd and Ford. In 1947 he began work on Vernon Drive between 20th and 23rd.
Orville Dennis also built many homes in Golden for the veterans market. He began in 1949, with the first batch being on 2nd Street between Washington and Ford. The homes were 24×24 feet, with two bedrooms and one bath. They sold for $6700. In 1950, Dennis built an additional twelve houses on North Ford near the Foss Ranch. Those homes sold for $8500. He then moved on to Goldco Circle (the former Cemetery Hill), with those houses ranging from $7000 to $8500.
