by Nathan Richie | Jan 12, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits, Golden History Museum
The big move This week museum staff packed and moved more than 100 collections objects from GHM galleries to off site storage. Items ranged from a small porcelain bowl to an enormous (and heavy) steam engine to the 215-inch-long Foss Drug sign. Galleries are being...
by Nathan Richie | Jan 4, 2018 | Golden History Museum
Staff is in the midst of cataloging, preparing and packing artifacts at the History Museum to send to offsite storage in preparation of renovation construction. On January 3rd, Curator Mark Dodge dismantled the c.1900 Koenig Mercantile Sleigh. Koenig Mercantile...
by Nathan Richie | Aug 21, 2017 | Astor House
Built in 1867, Astor House has stood sentinel at the corners of 12th and Arapahoe Streets in downtown Golden for 150 years. They building is symbolic not only of the city’s pioneer past, but also for the community’s historic preservation movement. In 1972, Astor House...
by Nathan Richie | Jun 24, 2017 | Collections and Exhibits, Events and Programs, Peer Museums
The Magic Mountain Site This week Golden History Museums was honored to partner with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to offer tours of the excavation of the Magic Mountain Archaeological Site. Named for the short-lived amusement park built in 1959 a few dozen...
by Nathan Richie | Feb 10, 2017 | Collections and Exhibits
Stewarding the City of Golden’s collection of historic objects is central to the mission of Golden History Museums and an important role that is not undertaken lightly. For nearly 80 years, the City’s collection has grown to include more than 15,000 objects. From the...
