Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
1115 Washington Avenue
City of Golden, Downtown Landmark, Historic Preservation Board
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, July 4, 2011
1. 1115 Washington Avenue Marker
Inscription.
1115 Washington Avenue. City of Golden, Downtown Landmark, Historic Preservation Board. The Colorado Transcript, Colorado’s second oldest newspaper, began here on November 24, 1866. General Gorge West, a Civil War veteran, and one of the founders of Golden and the Colorado School of Mines, started the paper. Constructed in 1870, it is one of the oldest commercial structures in Golden. The newspaper occupied the second floor while the first floor was used by Dr. James Kelly. This structure housed the paper for nearly 100 years. Originally, the building was brick with a corbelled brick cornice under which was painted the occupant’s name “The Transcript.”
The Colorado Transcript, Colorado’s second oldest newspaper, began here on November 24, 1866. General Gorge West, a Civil War veteran, and one of the founders of Golden and the Colorado School of Mines, started the paper. Constructed in 1870, it is one of the oldest commercial structures in Golden. The newspaper occupied the second floor while the first floor was used by Dr. James Kelly. This structure housed the paper for nearly 100 years. Originally, the building was brick with a corbelled brick cornice under which was painted the occupant’s name “The Transcript.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1860.
Location. 39° 45.346′ N, 105° 13.293′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1115 Washington Avenue, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 689 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
