Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Eakers Department Store 1953-1985
Photographed by Leslie Eudy
1. Eakers Department Store Marker
In 1953, August Gaines Eaker transformed The Plunge into the Eakers Department Store, giving it a new mid-century modernist faηade with plate glass windows on the street level and a set of ribbon windows on the second floor. Eakers thrived for more than 50 years until the chain went out of business in 1985, leading to the closure of the Golden store.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 45.342′ N, 105° 13.287′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It is on Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is to the right of the door at 1119 Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Golden Plunge 1928-1941 (here, next to this marker); Overland Hotel (a few steps from this marker); 1115 Washington Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Jolly Rancher 1113 Washington Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Iller Block (a few steps from this marker); 1114 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Golden Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); 1120 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.
Also see . . . The Story of the Buffalo Rose. This link provides details on the history of the site. (Submitted on November 3, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado.)
Photographed by Leslie Eudy, November 1, 2025
2. Eakers Department Store Marker Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
