by Nathan Richie | Jul 7, 2018 | Collections and Exhibits, Golden History Museum, Informer
As the City’s historian, one of the museum’s most important responsibilities is to preserve and share the story of our community. But, with more than 16,000 objects in its collection and more than 150 years of history to tell, there’s far more content than can ever be...
by Nathan Richie | Jun 6, 2018 | Astor House, City of Golden, Golden History Museum
In 2016, Astor House closed to undergo a major structural rehabilitation. The foundation was shored, basement retaining walls poured, new steel beams and columns installed, and new water drainage system built. The museum, which suffered years of declining attendance,...
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...
