Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
619 12th Street
| — | City of Golden Downtown Landmark | — |
Photographed by Leslie Eudy, June 12, 2026
1. 619 12th Street Marker
Golden’s first post office building was built in 1940 by the Works Progress Administration and sponsored by the Public Building Administration of the Federal Works Agency. Designed by postal service master architect Louis A. Simon, it is representative of a design used for post offices throughout the west during the late 1930s. The entrance was remodeled in 1959 by enclosing the double doorway and adding two globe lamps on each side. The interior mural, painted by Kenneth Evett of Colorado Springs, is entitled “Building the New Road” depicting the construction of a new highway up Clear Creek Canyon.
Erected by Historic Preservation Board. (Marker Number 5JF334.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 39° 45.357′ N, 105° 13.191′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of 12th Street and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on 12th Street. On 12th
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Regionally, this marker is in the 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 marker: Iller Block (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1211 Washington Avenue (about 400 feet away); Eakers Department Store 1953-1985 (about 500 feet away); The Golden Plunge 1928-1941 (about 500 feet away); Overland Hotel (about 500 feet away); 1115 Washington Avenue (about 500 feet away); Jolly Rancher 1113 Washington Avenue (about 500 feet away); 1200 Washington Avenue (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.
Photographed by Leslie Eudy, June 12, 2026
2. 619 12th Street Marker Wide View
Photographed by Leslie Eudy, June 12, 2026
3. 619 12th Street Post Office
Photographed by Leslie Eudy, October 10, 2026
4. Mural inside Post Office
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2026, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2026, by Leslie Eudy of Golden, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
