From local news publications spanning 100 years
March 11, 1864 – The City of Black Hawk was incorporated by an act of the territorial legislature.
May 3, 1864 – The production entitled “Life’s Changes” is respectfully declined.
June 1, 1864 – Yesterday we had rain in copious showers – Today, the atmospheric programme is changed and we are blessed with a more delicate and finer quality, in the shape of dense fogs and drizzle. Oh Sauerkraut! What a country. (more…)
International Festival
by Dave Gibson
“The Boulder Dance Coalition (BDC) is a coalition of groups and individuals that are committed to promulgating traditional participatory art forms – that is, art forms in which you can join in – such as dance, music, singing, and storytelling.” – BDC
On June 15th through 17th, Boulder Dance Coalition held its annual International (more…)
Research Compiled November 30, 2015
By David Spellman & Lynnette Hailey
July 12, 1877
Black Hawk City Council Minutes
The Mayor appointed Alderman Hilliard and the Clerk to make specifications and get estimates of the cost erecting a council room on the side of the present one. (more…)
Family friendly changes for 44th Annual Madam Lou Bunch Day
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, June 16, 2018, Central City hosted the 44th Annual Lou Bunch Day. This day honors the contribution of the madams, girls, and gentlemen callers, that helped drive the City’s prosperity and sordid history. The last madam to rule the roost on Pine Street was Lou Bunch whose name they adopted to name the event. The highlight of the day features a time trial race down and up Main Street in a large brass bed. (more…)
23rd Annual Father’s Day Fishing Clinic
by Patty Unruh
Kids and dads, along with other family members, joined for a day of fun at the 23rd Annual Father’s Day Fishing Clinic on Sunday, June 17, at William C. Russell Park and Pond in Central City. The Gilpin County Community Center presented the event. Sponsors were Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Gilpin County, Central City, and Base Camp at Golden Gate Canyon. (more…)
Old #4319 to play a part in the historical Como Project
by Patty Unruh
Generations of Gilpin County families have enjoyed picnicking and fishing at William C. Russell Park above Central City. Likely, many of them recall the deteriorating rail (more…)
Council approves Tool Cat purchase and contract with Pinion Environmental
By Randy Beaudette
The bell was rung promptly at 3:00 pm to signify the start of another Black Hawk City Council meeting on June 13, 2018. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then he led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
1958 – June 4, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Terrance (Terry) Mark Kays announces his passing away on June 4, 2018 in Black Hawk, Colorado. He was 59 years young.
Terry was the loving father of Jessica Kays of Central City, CO and Ryan (Jessica) Kays of Weldona, CO. He was the grandfather of Wyatt, Riley, and Logan Lovingier and Caleb and Bryce Kays. (more…)
Gilpin couple bikes to honor our nation’s military
by Patty Unruh
“There is never a ‘dry eye’ day,” is Jed Gilman’s assessment about Run For The Wall (RFTW), a huge cross-country motorcycle mission conducted in honor of our nation’s veterans each May. (more…)
Filling the streets with music, food, drink, and dancing
By Jaclyn Schrock
Perpetual positive comments and smiles filled Central City’s Main Street, Saturday, June 9th. Central Jazz is the ‘reboot’ of the 1976-1992 Central City Jazz Festival enriching traditional fine arts culture which attracted a good crowd to one of Colorado easiest to access original historical destinations. (more…)
A Gilpin County resident who wanted to be here
By Jaclyn Schrock
Donna Cozart was a Gilpin County property owner since 1963, and a full-time resident since 1980.
Ms. Donna grew up near 1st and Pearl in Denver, the youngest of three children with an older brother Jack, and a sister Virginia. She tells of living across the street from the steps to go in to (more…)
Commissioners review I-70 Awareness Campaign
By Randy Beaudette
Once again the Gilpin County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) Gail Watson, Linda Isenhart, and Ron Engels were greeted with a full and varied agenda for the regular Commissioners meeting that took place promptly at 9:00 am on Tuesday June 12, 2018 at the newly restored Gilpin County Courthouse. (more…)
Popular tourist attraction reopens
by Dave Gibson
It took almost five years, but Boulder Falls has finally reopened to the public. Located between Nederland and Boulder on Hwy 119, the trail next to the scenic attraction was wiped out by the destructive floods of September, 2013. 1.2 million dollars were spent by Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks repairing the hiking trail, stabilizing slopes, and adding a new gabion rock wall. Access to Boulder Falls will remain open until November 1st when the trail closes for winter.
November 22, 1924 – May 24, 2018
Christa Maria (Seidel) Siemer, 93, departed this life on May 24th, 2018. Christa, or Chris (as she was known to many) was born on November 22, 1924 in Trachenberg, Germany. As the daughter of a dentist, Christa spent a happy childhood until World War II when the family became refugees. At the age of 16 Christa joined the Red Cross as a nurse’s aide.
Following the end of the war, Christa worked in the civilian department for the United States Army. It was during this time she decided she wanted to be an (more…)
71st Annual Juried Art Show Opens
By David Josselyn
As the rebirth of jazz approaches, the Gilpin County Arts Association opened their 71st Annual Juried Art Show on June 2, 2018. This is the longest running juried show in (more…)
Central City considers use as a community center
by Patty Unruh
Central City’s historic Belvidere Theatre was the scene of a special fundraising event last Sunday afternoon, June 3. The City has been working to acquire funding and begin renovation on the long-neglected building. There is much to be done, and the fundraiser showed people how they could help. (more…)