Gilpin Historical Society
By David Forsyth, PhD
The story of Ulysses S. Grant’s 1873 visit to Central City is well known. Central City’s residents, in an effort to impress the president and his wife, laid $20,000 worth of silver bricks (made from silver from the Caribou Mine outside of Boulder) on the sidewalk (more…)
Gilpin Library Summer reading program
By Jaclyn Schrock
Libraries support reading all summer when school is out. Gilpin Library’s summer reading program ran from June 1- August 4, called Tails and Tales. Gilpin had 140+ preschool to adult readers sign up for the reading program by age groups; babies and preschool, kindergarten-5th grade, 6th grade to high school and adults. Each age group picked up a Tails and Tales game board. Library staff have seen that all game boards are at various levels of completion, as of Wednesday, August 4, 2021. (more…)
County employees must prove they’re no risk to others
By Randy Beaudette
Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) faced a long agenda for their Regular Meeting on August 3, 2021. Some of those action items include re-reading of the Dedication of the Allen Arena, 2021 election IGAs, and Public Health Orders amendment to align with the State’s mask recommendations. (more…)
Gregory Street Plaza grand opening planned for 2022 with classic vehicle show
By Don Ireland
How does a hiker climb a mountain? That’s easy: One step at a time. That same strategy is being used by the Black Hawk City Council, which last week advanced several steps toward its goal of creating a series of hiking and mountain biking trails around the city. (more…)
Candidates vie for open seat at Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for an alderperson vacancy candidate forum on Tuesday, August 3 prior to the regular meeting. Mayor Fey opened the Work Session at 6:13 pm. Two people expressed interest in being appointed to the vacant council seat: Michele Roussel and Marcia Enlow. Council (more…)
Belvidere Pocket Park Opens in Central City
By David Josselyn
On Tuesday, August 3, Central City commemorated the opening of the Belvidere Pocket Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony. (more…)
Gilpin community gathers together for some old-fashioned fun
By David Josselyn
Gloomy skies greeted the early light of morning on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Through the gloom, vendors hastily set up booths, equestrians exercised their horses, shepherds watched over their sheep, and emergency personnel assembled. Despite the gloom, spirits were high with many a “good morning!” and “I haven’t seen you since…” (more…)
Gilpin County Fair
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, with hundreds of people in attendance, Gilpin Archwood 4H and GCART dedicated the outdoor arena on the fairgrounds in the memory of fallen (more…)
Gilpin Historical Society
By David Forsyth, PhD
Theft from cemeteries has been a problem for decades. People steal floral arrangements for decorative purposes, vases for scrap metal, and even headstones and statues to put in their back yards. Gilpin County’s cemeteries have not been immune (more…)
January 11, 1951 – June 22, 2021
Henry “Hank” Wilson Robinson III, formerly of Gilpin County Public Works, passed away June 22, 2021. Hank was born in Denver, Colorado January 11, 1951 to Henry and Lee (Drinkwine) Robinson. He served in the military in the early 1970’s before marrying Nancy (Spain) and moving to his family’s property in Gilpin County. Hank and Nancy had two children Henry Wilson Robinson IV (May 5, 1976 – July 31, 1994) and Erin Louise Robinson (Nov 7, 1978 – May 7, 2017). Hank’s children were the most (more…)
Another mystery from the Gilpin Historical Society
By David Forsyth, PhD
On the morning of January 20, 1967, Gilpin County Treasurer and Glory Hole Tavern owner Bill Axton was found bound and gagged inside the vault of the Treasurer’s (more…)
COVID funding will keep free tramway shuttle service continuing in two gaming communities
By Don Ireland
The foggy era of Covid-19 has officially lifted in Black Hawk. Black Hawk’s emergency declaration order – issued for the coronavirus in March 2020 – was officially (more…)
Fun at Belvidere Theatre and Clark School
By Brian Gibbins
As a tourist town in the summer, Central City made and exciting background for adventure for any nine-year old boy. Imagine living in the middle of a western set for a movie. Where almost every building is dedicated to bringing the essence of mining, the old west and the Victorian era into the hearts and photographs of visitors. (more…)
Council approves college scholarships
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a work session prior to the regular meeting. The topics of (more…)
July 11, 2021 in Central City
By Jaclyn Schrock
The charms of a loved church building can take your breath away, because it is not just a building. Being inside, you can join with the others who have been here, to worship (more…)
Health and Fitness – Your Personal Trainer
By Beckie DiMauro
You want to eat a piece of cake. You know it’s not the best choice, so a voice in your head says, “Stop!” And with that, you dutifully move along to a glass of sparkling water with lime instead of the indulgent treat. If only it were that easy. (more…)