Golden Landmarks Association
The first landmark GLA helped save, the Astor House hotel,
as it appeared in 1867
Photo courtesy Golden Landmarks Association
Founded in 1971 and incorporated on Valentine's Day in 1972, the Golden Landmarks Association is one of the oldest non-profit historic preservation organizations in Colorado. Our purpose is to preserve the rich and colorful history of Golden, Colorado, an original Gold Rush town of 1859 which blossomed into an industrial mecca and matured into the unique small town it is today. The work of Golden Landmarks has ranged from American Indian remains which are thousands of years old to modernistic landmarks of the recent past.
Mission Statement |
For over 35 years Golden Landmarks has worked to preserve Golden area landmarks. We began through a successful effort to convince Goldenites to vote to save the Astor House hotel in 1972, and from there have gone on to help save other important landmarks such as the Burgess House, Guy Hill School, Brickyard House and more. GLA has also started, helped start or taken over annual events of the Golden community, including Olde Golden Christmas, Goldenfest and the Living Landmarks Dinner. We have also helped designate area landmarks and historic districts. Here are highlights of what GLA has done or helped accomplish through its history:
1971 – Golden Landmarks Association initially formed 1972 – Golden Landmarks officially incorporated Astor House hotel saved by vote of the people Astor House Museum and collection began Olde Golden Christmas began 1973 – Astor House designated on National Historic Register 1975 – Guy Hill School saved and moved into Golden 1976 – Colorado Territory Park established at Astor House location 1981 – Golden Holiday House Tour began (with Golden Pioneer Museum) 1983 – 12th Street Historic District designated on National Historic Register Golden Historic Preservation Ordinance enacted 1986 – Pete Morrison Collection of actor's filmmaking history acquired 1991 – Astor House added to 12th Street Historic District 1994 – Pearce Ranch cabins saved and moved into Golden Clear Creek History Park established Magic Mountain Site archaeological dig 1995 – Burgess House hotel saved and designated Guy Hill School designated and moved to Clear Creek History Park Richard A. Ronzio Collection of historic photographs acquired 1997 – Astor House restoration completed Efforts help save the Goosetown Tavern Pullman House logs acquired and returned to Golden Goldenfest taken over by Golden Landmarks 1999 – Goldenlandmarks.com website debut 2002 – Living Landmarks Dinner began Oral History Project commenced 8th & 9th Street Historic District designated 2003 – Table Mountain Tales awards began 2004 – East Street Historic District designated 2006 – Golden Chateau designated Brickyard House preservation began |
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