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Carl’s Point

by admin | Sep 6, 2022 | Collections and Exhibits, Golden History Museum

Overview Attorney Carl F. Eiberger Jr. was instrumental in protecting and preserving South Table Mountain, the “Gateway to the Rockies.” He provided over 24 years (10,000 hours) of free legal work to preserve the mountain from becoming a 75-year quarry. Carl’s Point...

The most famous landmark in Golden

by admin | Aug 26, 2022 | City of Golden, Discover Magazine

“No single project is more important to Golden than this arch…For Golden it will make a new face, a new spirit, and a new thinking.” –Lu Holland speaking to the Golden Chamber of Commerce members. It’s impossible to imagine Golden without its iconic welcome arch...

How do you move a 3,800-pound safe? Very carefully!

by admin | Jun 17, 2022 | City of Golden, Collections and Exhibits

Moving the safe At least one professional safe mover said we were crazy and that it couldn’t be done. “Old safes were not built to be moved,” he said. But a team from the City of Golden’s Streets Department proved otherwise, when on May 13, we safely transported a...

Spring 2022 Discover Magazine

by admin | Apr 1, 2022 | Collections and Exhibits, Discover Magazine

The current issue of Discover magazine features articles on an extinct ski area near Golden, the celebrated Gem Theatre once located on Washington Ave., and the story behind the early agricultural uses in the area. We trust you’ll enjoy this one. Top stories in...

See Hal Shelton’s original painted map of Colorado’s ski areas at GHM

by admin | Jan 6, 2022 | Collections and Exhibits

GHM is temporarily showcasing an original painted map by Hal Shelton (1916-2004), who is best known for the artwork he created for the ski industry. It’s housed in the Legendary People gallery, which features biographies of important locals and some surprising...