154 years ago, Golden was all atwitter at the imminent arrival of our railroad. The Transcript gave regular updates on the construction crews as they graded the way between Denver and Golden.
The Colorado Central grading is proceeding with commendable energy. The grade will be finished in 10 days and as soon as they are done, track-laying will commence.
The railway buildings were also under construction in late July: The two side walls of the freight depot are up, and the whole of the brick work will be finished the week, when Messrs. Parsons & Curry, the contractors, will commence the large commission house adjoining the foundation of which is ready for them.… The foundation of the round-house is progressing as rapidly as necessary.
Several other construction projects were underway in town, as people anticipated the prosperity that would come with the railroad. John Bush had begun construction on his Golden House hotel at 13th and Arapahoe. Unfortunately, that magnificent structure burned down just eight years later.
A new planing mill was being planned to go in next to the Brick Flouring Mill at 11th and Washington (current site of the Golden Hotel).
Of most lasting interest to us is the construction of the Golden Transcript’s building. The new Transcript building is up and the roof on. That building is still with us today, at 1115 Washington Avenue.
Many thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and many thanks to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!
Related
Agriculture and a Prize Percheron
Barb WardenJune 4, 2024Archives
Changing Scene, Artistic Expression, and 9th Street
Barb WardenFebruary 5, 2024A
