Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

700 Tenth Street

Golden High School

Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, July 4, 2011

1. 700 Tenth Street Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

City of Golden
Downtown Landmark The Golden High School was dedicated in March 1924. Built on the site of the Eagle Corral and Stables, the school was hailed as the ultimate in high school construction. Designed by renowned Denver architect Eugene C. Groves, and built in the Beaux Arts style, it was the first Colorado high school to be accredited. Later it was converted to a junior high school and saw the last pupil attend class during 1988. The building remains home to a magnificent mural by Gerald O. Cassidy entitled, “The Dawn of the West,” completed in 1928 and recently restored.

Erected by City of Golden Downtown Landmark Historic Preservation Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1924.

Location. 39° 45.481′ N, 105° 13.371′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Tenth Street east of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 700 Tenth Street, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Building Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Golden Alarm Bell (about 400 feet away); The Boston Company (about 400 feet away); Early History of Clear Creek (about 400 feet away); Settlement of Clear Creek Valley (about 400 feet away); Gold in Clear Creek (about 400 feet away); Farming (about 400 feet away); Tourism (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.

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Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, July 4, 2011

2. Golden High School

Marker is visible to the left of the stairs.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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