Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
1200 Washington Avenue
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Photographed by Leslie Eudy
1. 1200 Washington Avenue Marker
1200 Washington Avenue
The Everett Block enshrines the memory of one of the greatest scandals of early Golden. Frances E. Everett, banker, mining investor, and respected businessman built this commercial block in 1873. Twice elected mayor, he provided the community with banking and investment services. The community mourned his tragic, self-inflicted death, until it was discovered that he had defrauded his bank customers and lost their deposits in bad mining investments. The second floor of the structure retains much of the original architecture, including the corbeled cornice and arched windows.
Erected by City of Golden Historic Preservation Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 39° 45.311′ N, 105° 13.281′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It is on Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Washington Avenue, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1211 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 1212-1220 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Territorial Capital of Colorado (within shouting distance of this marker); Iller Block (within shouting distance of this marker); 1120 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Eakers Department Store 1953-1985 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Plunge 1928-1941 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1114 Washington Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.
Photographed by Leslie Eudy, November 7, 2025
2. 1200 Washington Avenue Marker Wide View
Photographed by Leslie Eudy, November 7, 2025
3. 1200 Washington Avenue
courtesy Denver Public Library, circa 1890
4. 1200 Washington Avenue - Everett Block
Three men and a dog pose on boardwalk in front the 1873 Everett Block, 1200 Washington Avenue, Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado. The two- story brick commercial building features seven second-story arched windows, doorways with keystones and an elaborate cornice. Francis E. Everett, mayor and Golden businessman, contracted John H. Parsons to build This building designed by the Baker Brothers, architects.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. This page has been viewed 36 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. 4. submitted on November 11, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
