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Golden loses an alarm bell and gains a liberty bell
Golden’s fire alarm bell cracked on November 11, 1918. It broke after five hours of continuous ringing to celebrate the signing of an Armistice, which put an end to the fighting of World War I. The matter of replacing the Central Fire Station fire bell was resolved in...
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The finest parade Golden has ever seen
It was a big deal when an armistice was signed, calling an end to World War I in Europe. News spread quickly around the globe. Along with the rest of the world Golden went a little crazy. This is what the Colorado Transcript reported November 14, 1918, three days...
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Back to school for Colorado’s first public university
The Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is starting the 2018-2019 academic year. Last week the class of 2022 completed the traditional M Climb up Mount Zion. Founded in 1873, the first publicly supported institution of higher education in Colorado has a rich history. Why...
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Foothills Art Center turns 50
Foothills Art Center celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Incorporated on April 19, 1968, the fledgling community art center soon made what was the old First Presbyterian Church at 809 Fifteenth Street their permanent home (the church held their last service...
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Newly reopened Golden History Museum hits target
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...
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Discovery Awaits at the Renovated Golden History Museum
Discovery Awaits at the Renovated Golden History Museum GOLDEN, Colo., June 8, 2018 — In celebration of its 80th anniversary, Golden History Museum has undergone a complete transformation of its galleries and public spaces. After being closed for a six-month...
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Astor House Update 6/6/2018
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...
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Artifacts are being installed
The renovation process at Golden History Museum took a turn for the better today! Many walls are painted, carpeting has been installed, and new (wider) front doors are operational. Most importantly, however, artifacts are starting to arrive on the scene. Here are a...
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