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 Doug Skiba | Mar 1, 2017 | Golden Informer
The Astor House’s storied history begins a new chapter with the completion of construction to improve its foundation and shore up its supports. City staff and contractors discovered new history disclosed during the process and are looking forward to a productive...
by Nathan Richie | Oct 20, 2016 | Astor House
Exciting progress today with the removal of shoring from the first and second floors! Loads have now been transferred to the new beams and columns. Finishing work is now underway including installing base plates to existing walls, bolting lapped joists, and...
by Nathan Richie | Oct 17, 2016 | Astor House
Work on the interior is beginning to wrap up. Beams have been installed on both second and first floors. Joist hangers are being connected to the beams with fasteners. Workers are completing some light finish work to the space including adding floor plates for walls...
