Monthly Appeal, Sustainability, and GVFD Anniversary

*Golden Eye Candy – Chris Davell – A Cold Day in Parfet Park – enlarge*

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What’s Happening in Golden Today?

6-6:55AM Cardio Lift Interval (Virtual)
8:30-9:30AM Power Training (Virtual)
9AM Golden Walks – Wednesday Morning Celebrating Life @ Golden Library

10AM-5PM Holiday Art Market @ Foothills Art Center10AM and 1PM Wild West Short Tour (1 hour)
10:15-10:45AM Toddler Time @ Golden Library
10-10:55AM All Levels Yoga (Virtual)1PM Wild West Walking Tour (2 hours)
3-5PM Hard Times Writing Workshop (Virtual)
5:30PM Christmas Wreath Workshop @ Windy Saddle Cafe

6PM Community Sustainability Advisory Board
CSAB has chosen a partner–SunShare Solar–for the long-awaited community solar garden. Representatives will attend tonight’s meeting to discuss community priorities for the project. The public is invited to comment on proposed changes to the building codes which would greatly improve energy efficiency in new construction. Finally, the board will review their progress on the 2022 work plan and outline next year’s work plan.

7:30PM A Christmas Story @ Miners Alley Playhouse

Live Music

5-8PM Live Music @ Avalanche Harley Davidson
5-8PM Josh Blackburn @ Golden Mill
6:30PM Open Jam/Mic at Over Yonder Brewing

Golden History Moment

111 Years Ago
The November 30, 1911 Colorado Transcript reported that Golden’s Volunteer Fire Department was celebrating its 40th anniversary. Mayor Hoyt–himself a charter member of the fire department–was on hand to praise the firefighters for their hard work and efficiency. He also regaled the group about some of Golden’s notable early fires.

Golden originally had three fire companies: Excelsior Fire and Hose Company, W. A. H. Loveland Hose and Fire Company, and Everett Hook and Ladder Company. While there was friendly competition between the companies, they functioned together as the Golden Fire Department.

*Central Fire Station – Golden History Museum Collection – Click to enlarge*

Golden built a Central Fire Station in 1883–located on 12th Street, between the Astor House and the Loveland Building (Old Capitol Grill). The Excelsior and Everett companies met and kept their equipment there.

*The 1880 Loveland Station, replaced in 1927 – Colorado Transcript, June 11, 1959*

The Loveland Hose Company was based at 9th and East Street, near the railroad facilities. Their first station was built in 1880. In 1926, the firefighters moved the old building to the back part of their lot and began construction of a new one, made of stone. The firefighters hauled the stone and sand from the Creek and did most of the construction themselves. They celebrated the opening of the new fire station in 1927.

*American Legion Hall/Loveland Fire Station – Google Street View – click to enlarge*

In 1961, the City built the current municipal center, which included police and fire stations, city offices, the library, and the museum. At that point, the Central Station on 12th St. was torn down to make room for off-street parking. The Loveland station was used for meetings.

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!