This one-story blacksmith shop was constructed by Alfred G. Bimson in 1893. Rough-cut pink sandstone was used in the construction of this shop. It was also used as a community gathering place where people would gather for social get-togethers. The shop remained opened till 1943. The local residents later turned this blacksmith shop into the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum in 1978, and the building was added to National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1981.
The Tower of Memories is a historic mausoleum and iconic city landmark. Located in the Olinger Crown Hill Cemetery, it provides interment services to the community. It is 158 feet (48.16 meters) tall and scales up to seven stories. Built in 1926, this Gothic-influenced structure features on the National Register of Historic Places.
The historic downtown Golden is a bustling area in the city center full of shops, restaurants, breweries, and more. Located on the banks of Clear Creek, it also includes the historic 12th Street Neighborhood and over 50 historic buildings along Washington Avenue. Other attractions in this area include three parks, four museums, and a tourist information center.
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