Collier, J. "Golden City" - 1.07.001

Goosetown
Circa 1880

With the arrival of the Colorado Central Railroad a large neighborhood of German immigrant workers grew up around the railroad works.  Large building dug into hillside with roof pictured is the Colorado Central Roundhouse (1872-1927).  Blocks of buildings in foreground are the homes and businesses of Goosetown.  Goosetown was named either after Adolph Coors' flock of geese nearby or after the laughter of its ladies.  Note Church Ditch irrigation for farmers at right.