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A Brief History of Golden, Colorado

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes

goldenA Brief History of Golden, Colorado

Golden was established in the mid 19th century.  It served as a supply stop for gold miners heading in the mountain.  It is interesting to find out that the territorial legislature met there from 1862 to 1867.

The Colorado Schools of Mines was established in 1870.  Coors was established in 1873 and has been a strong economic force in Golden ever since. 

A small amount of gold in Clear Creek attracted Golden’s earliest settlers.    There are three historic districts in town.  The 12th street district is the oldest.

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Cathy Criado
Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX
Making Real Estate Profitable

Did you say Coors?  Okay I know I'm tired because my brain started shifting over towards beverages.  It's nice to know a little about Golden, CO.

Sep 29, 2011 10:51 AM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Will, our city also started out as a supply stop. Fort Edmonton was established by the Hudsons Bay Company  for prospectors on the way to the Klondike Goldrush. It's cool to find out things like this!

Sep 29, 2011 11:03 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216,www.JeremiahNewman.com - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Will, wouldn't it be great if there was still Gold in Golden, CO. Thanks for the history lesson! A Gold Rush might be what we need to get this economy turned around.

Sep 29, 2011 12:04 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Did Jerry say gold in Golden.  I'm there.  Let me find my wading boots and pan and big floppy hat.  I'll be knee deep in the creek tomorrow.

Sep 29, 2011 01:50 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi Will, isn't the backpack company "Mountainsmith" located in Golden?  I think that's where they are...we used to do business with them when we had the camping store.  Nice localism post.

Sep 29, 2011 04:59 PM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Will, thanks for sharing the brief history of Golden in Colorado. I thought only found gold in the state of California and Alaska.

Sep 30, 2011 02:21 AM
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