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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXON_clear-creek_Golden-CO.html
Clear Creek is one of the most popular and historic waterways of the Front Range. The Clear Creek watershed covers approximately 1550 square kilometers (600 square miles), includes five counties, and more than thirteen communities. From the headwa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXOM_ferrell-berthoud-home-miners-hotel_Golden-CO.html
John M. Ferrell came to the Golden valley from upstate New York in June of 1859. He camped on the southeastern banks of Clear Creek and created the Washington Avenue crossing for the gold rushers. When Golden was organized, Ferrell became one of i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXOL_winter-wind-on-the-mesa_Golden-CO.html
This stunning sculpture provides beauty and grace to the Clear Creek and Table Mountain backdrop. She was placed to honor the Native Americans indigenous to Golden, primarily the Arapahoe, Ute and Cheyenne. Funding was sponsored by Peak Properties…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXOK_jolly-rancher-1113-washington-avenue_Golden-CO.html
In May of 1949, Bill and Dorothy Harmsen purchased an ice cream machine and leased a storefront on the east side of Washington Ave. The Harmsens chose the name Jolly Rancher for their store to reflect a spirit of western hospitality. High quality …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXOJ_1115-washington-avenue_Golden-CO.html
The Colorado Transcript, Colorado's second oldest newspaper, began here on November 24, 1866. General Gorge West, a Civil War veteran, and one of the founders of Golden and the Colorado School of Mines, started the paper. Constructed in 1870, it i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXOH_1211-washington-avenue_Golden-CO.html
The original building was constructed in 1870 by John H. Parsons and William H. Curry as the City Restaurant Hotel for an Italian immigrant Charles Garbarino. It originally had arched windows and doors on both floors and an ornate wood balcony use…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVCM_charles-e-kirk_Golden-CO.html
In Memory of Charles E. Kirk, 1900-1981.As Douglas County extension agent (1946-65) Charlie was the motivating force in establishing 4-H in Douglas County. He was respected for his knowledge of Agriculture and admired for his help and belief in th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVCL_lariat-loop-byway-denver-mountain-parks_Golden-CO.html
Origins of the Park System·These foothills west of Denver have long been a popular destination. In 1890 landscape architect Frederic Law Olmsted, who designed New York's Central Park, was hired by local developers to design a resort in this…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVCK_lariat-loop-byway-buffalo-bill-museum_Golden-CO.html
Lariat Loop·The Lariat Loop is a scenic circle of natural splendors, historic and cultural treasures and recreation pleasures. See spectacular mountain scenery and enjoy a vintage auto tour in foothills canyons. Welcome to 40 miles of fun.L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9D_what-you-can-see-from-here-today_Golden-CO.html
·This diagram illustrates the features you can see from here. North and South table Mountains are remnants of ancient lava flows now separated and eroded by Clear Creek. The Dakota Hogbacks on the left and right sides of the image were one …