Olde Town Arvada in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Discovering Historic Olde Town: A Step Back in Time

Historic Olde Town Walking Tour

Photographed by Leslie Eudy

1. Discovering Historic Olde Town: A Step Back in Time Marker

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Discovering Historic Olde Town: A Step Back in Time

Historic Old Town is a Special Place
It is the oldest part of Arvada and was the focal point of commercial, social, religious and cultural activities in the early 20th century. It is one of the original downtown areas in metro Denver.

“Arvada is no new architect-developer dream of perfection. The city carries the weight, imperfections, and above all the accomplishments of 114 years of history. The charm of the city lies in the patina of these years. Arvada is a small and ‘big city’ all rolled up in one.” (Lois C. Lindstrom, Arvada Historian, Denver Post February 15, 1984)

Explore Historic Olde Town
This self-guided History Walk is designed to start at any exhibit panel and be taken in any order. Nineteen exhibit panels serve as your guide; just follow the markers on the sidewalk.
We invite you to stroll through Olde Town as you explore its history and its unique shops of today.
To enhance your tour, pick up the Historic Olde Town Arvada Walking Tour brochure at various merchants. This brochure tells the stories of these treasured historic buildings.

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Enjoy your time in Olde Town. Imagine what these streets and the people were like 100 or more years ago.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 48.019′ N, 105° 4.882′ W. Marker has been damaged. Marker is in Arvada, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It is in Olde Town Arvada. It is on Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, just north of 57th at the Town Square. This section of Olde Wadsworth is pedestrian only. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arvada CO 80002, 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 Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Building Community (here, next to this marker); Early Commerce

Discovering Historic Olde Town: A Step Back in Time Marker Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leslie Eudy, November 21, 2025

2. Discovering Historic Olde Town: A Step Back in Time Marker Wide View

Marker is on the left

(here, next to this marker); Village, Town, City (here, next to this marker); Fire, Fire (a few steps from this marker); To Protect Lives and Property (a few steps from this marker); Arvada Retail Historic Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Wadsworth Boulevard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sparked by Gold (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arvada.

Olde Town Walking Tour Brochure image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leslie Eudy, November 21, 2025

3. Olde Town Walking Tour Brochure

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2025, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.