Coronavirus Update
Public Health References
CDC * Jefferson County * City of Golden
As of last night, Jefferson County had reported 16 new positive tests for Coronavirus, bringing the total to 71 in our County. Here’s the age break-down of Jefferson County people who have tested positive:
4 teens | 9 in their 20s | 7 in their 30s | 14 in their 40s | 9 in their 50s | 7 in their 60s | 7 in their 70s | 1 in the 80s | 13 TBD
Local News
Several local organizations and businesses have partnered to launch a new program today. BGoldN will provide 3 meals/day to locals who are affected by the current crisis and shutdown. Several local restaurants have committed to providing meals at cost, which allows them to keep paying their staff. To learn more about the program, make a donation, volunteer your time or if you need meals yourself, visit HelpGoldenNow.org.
Watching History
Did you get a chance to watch Dennis Potter’s talk about the Dairy Route through Golden last night? If not, you can still catch it on YouTube!
12PM I will be giving a talk on Zoom today at noon. Golden United asked me to talk about Golden history, so I’m planning to start with the 1859 gold rush and tell some stories about our pioneer years, when we were building a town–and a community–from scratch. You will hear tales of fortunes won, duels, lynchings, high aspirations, and low cunning. If you join live, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. If you don’t, we hope to post it later on YouTube.
Allow yourself a few extra minutes to get ready. I’m still figuring all this out, but I think you may need to download the Zoom app.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/187269193
Meeting ID: 187 269 193
Golden History Moment
“Motels” were developed along with the rise of automobiles. The word is a contraction of “motor” and “hotel.” They differ from hotels in that they are designed so you can park right in front of your own room. They became particularly popular after World War II, as automobile ownership grew and post-war affluence allowed for increasing travel.
The Golden Motel was located at the intersection of 24th and Ford Streets. The first reference I find to this business is in the Golden Transcript, fall of 1947. The building still remains, but it no longer serves as a motel. I believe it closed in about 2008. At any rate, that was the year I took this picture:
Wednesday Preview:
10AM Golden History Museum Director Nathan Richie will host “What’s Baking in the Kitchen” on Facebook Live.
