by Mark Dodge | Oct 15, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits
It is not about quantity, but rather quality, when it comes to museum collections. At the Golden History Museum, we’re constantly refining and improving. We added some stellar items this year, including a Coors Malted Milk pharmacy jar and the two original Golden...
by Mark Dodge | Oct 9, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits
The 2068 time capsule went in the ground October 1, 2019. The weather didn’t deter the City’s Streets and Utility departments who excavated a perfect little spot under the Liberty Bell tower in front of Golden City Hall. It’s been nearly a year since...
by Mark Dodge | Sep 20, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits
In case you’re out of the loop, it’s football season. I made it to my first Broncos game last Sunday and watched the Bears outplay and defeat the the home team in the last second of the game. While at the stadium I popped into the Colorado Sports Hall of...
by Mark Dodge | Sep 14, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History, Golden History Museum
Eat like a local in the new Touch Gallery Anyone can eat at home. But when we’re tired, or out of food, or just want something different, we go to a restaurant. More than just a fancy French word for a place to eat out, a restaurant is where we gather, relax, and...
by Mark Dodge | Sep 3, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History
Restaurants come and go on a regular basis, but some survive and become local favorites. While the redesigned Touch Gallery will pay homage to the Holland House, the Foss Carriage Room (later renamed the Golden Ram) is worth remembering too. When the Foss Carriage...
by Mark Dodge | Aug 15, 2019 | Collections and Exhibits, Culinary History
Our friends over at Table Mountain Inn (TMI) recently donated some old Holland House menus and TMI photographs. Apparently they were found and collected there over the years. Prior to opening in 1992, the Table Mountain Inn was home to the Holland House, a hotel...
