What’s Happening in Golden Today?
6-6:55AM Cardio Lift Interval (Virtual)
8-8:55AM Tai Chi (Virtual)
8:30-9:30AM Virtual Power Training (Virtual)
9AM Golden Walks – Wednesday Morning Celebrating Life @ Golden Library
10AM, 1PM Wild West Walking Tour (2 hours)
1PM, 4PM Wild West Short Tour (1 hour)
10:15-10:45AM Toddler Time @ Golden Library
10-10:55AM All Levels Yoga (Virtual)
3-5PM Hard Times Writing Workshop (Virtual)
6-7PM Recharge & Renew – Yoga Practice @ Golden Library
6:30PM Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the expansion of the Martin Marietta Aggregate Quarry. See the meeting packet for details.
Live Music
6-9PM Chris Child @ Buffalo Rose (Sky Bar Stage)
6:30PM Open Jam/Mic w/ Good for Nothin’ Thunder Mountain Boys @ Over Yonder Brewing
Golden History Moment
52 Years Ago
The October 5, 1970 Golden Transcript reported that the buildings for Heritage Square were under construction. Built on the site of the short-lived Magic Mountain amusement park (1959-1960), Heritage Square was originally planned to be a “village” for artists and craftsmen, who would have workshops and sell their work on site.
Heritage Square’s function expanded over time, as ownership changed and new tenants arrived with different offerings. An amusement park joined the mix, then an alpine slide was built up the side of the mountain. A small-scale railroad circled the park. A go-kart track was built, and a pond was stocked with fish so visitors could go fishing. “Spider Mansion” haunted house opened every fall for many years.
The Heritage Square Opera House (later changed to Music Hall) offered melodramas and musical comedies. The Heritage Square Children’s Theater lives on through Miners Alley Playhouse Children’s Theater, which is run by one of the Heritage Square alumni.
In 2015, the property owner (Martin Marietta Materials) announced that they would close the park. Most of the buildings were demolished.
Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
