Whatever your walk in life – join us in Central City
By Bill Simpson
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church has been part of the life of Central City since the 1860s. The current church building was constructed by Cornish stonemasons in 1874, and it has not changed much. The stained-glass windows, many of the furnishings, and the retired carbide lamps hanging from the ceiling are original. A Sunday morning visitor is likely to see communion (more…)
Senator’s Visit Highlights Development of Black Hawk’s 600-Acre Maryland Mountain Recreational Park
PRESS RELEASE – The City of Black Hawk was pleased to host Colorado Senator Cory Gardner on August 28th for a tour of the City’s Maryland Mountain Recreational Park, a new mountain trail development situated in the beautiful hills and valleys above the City. Mayor David D. Spellman and members of the City’s staff highlighted the development of what will be one of most unique trail systems in the State of Colorado. (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners review, deny/grant property division requests
By Randy Beaudette
Two hotly contested Variance requests and the Stage One Fire Restrictions dominated the conversation at the Gilpin County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting held on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Gilpin County Courthouse. Madam Chair Linda Isenhart opened up the meeting promptly at 9:06 a.m. with Commissioners Ron Engels and Gail Watson. (more…)
News from the Denver Post, October 6, 1956
by Charles Little
Nevadaville is not dead yet, not by a long shot, nor the civic pride of its four inhabitants. Not to deny that nearly all of what once was Nevadaville is missing and gone. The mining community just up the gulch from Central City and which grew up with Central, booming to 2,000 persons, has been enjoying mighty poor health for a long time now. (more…)
Council Appoints Ellis to Main Street Commission
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. The topics covered were a report from the Walker Study Downtown Parking County, a proposed Central City Railroad and Mining Museum; and discussion regarding a statewide Family Leave Program. (more…)
Community Food Shares at the Gilpin Community Center
By Arwen Ek
The Holistic Homestead is a nonprofit that has been helping Gilpin get healthy since 2012. The Homestead does a lot in the community – from workshops like Hands On Health for Kids! to programs like coordinating the Used Durable Medical Equipment lending closets along the Peak to Peak. We surveyed Gilpin residents asking what impacts your health and wellness the most, and folks overwhelmingly responded that lack of access to healthy food was a major barrier to achieving and maintaining health in our community. (more…)
By Gilpin County Senior Living Board
The Gilpin County Senior Living Board of Directors would like to thank Sharon Perea for her immense contributions in founding and leading GCSL in their work toward building the first senior housing in Gilpin County. Sharon resigned as Board Chair at the end of August to pursue other interests indicating that she feels confident that the current Board will continue the momentum and work ahead. (more…)
Brewers and patrons weigh in on favorite festival and brews
By David Josselyn
The Great Central City Beer Fest transpired on Saturday, August 24 where twenty local brewers erected tents along Main Street and tapped their chosen varieties for guests to (more…)
September 13-15
Bring the entire family to relive the 1950s fun – hot rods, live music, excellent food, 24 hour gaming, all to the sound of uncapped vintage motors set in beautiful mountain scenery in a historic gold mining town. (more…)
Proactive Fire Mitigation Volunteers
by Julia Shaw
30 volunteers from Gilpin and Coal Creek showed up on Saturday, August 17 to launch the first Saws and Slaws volunteer fire mitigation project in Gilpin. With support from Saws and Slaws Coal Creek, the group took down almost 70 trees from a property off of La Chula Road. The resulting firewood is being delivered to deserving Gilpin families for winter heating. For information about how you can volunteer in Gilpin County, contact project coordinators Julia Shaw or Sharon Perea at 303-642-0243.
2019 Gilpin Arts Members Show
By David Josselyn
Tucked away in the upper room of the oldest, continuously used public building in Colorado, usually referred to as Washington Hall, is a spectacular art gallery produced by the Gilpin County Arts Association and lovingly managed by Michele Roussel. Inside you will find masterpieces painstakingly created by local artists displayed in each unique room of the gallery creating a cultural experience like none other in the county. (more…)
Featuring 22 artists painting in Central City Sept 27-29
By Erin Osovets
Central City Opera, in partnership with the Gilpin County Arts Association, announces the second annual Central City Plein Air Festival from September 27 through September 29. Twenty-two handpicked artists from around the country will travel to Central City for three days to paint fall landscapes and the architecture of this historic Colorado mountain town. (more…)
Council approves demolition of two non-historic structures
By Randy Beaudette
Newly hired Black Hawk Communications Officer Kylie Vigil and New Police Officer Kevin Sagar rang the bell promptly at 3:00 p.m. to announce the Black Hawk City Council regular meeting August 14, 2019 edition. Mayor Spellman called the Black Hawk City Council to order followed by Roll Call, then led in the Pledge of Allegiance. (more…)
Regular Council Meeting
By David Josselyn
Work Session
Council met with Staff for a Work Session immediately prior to the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The topics covered were Belvidere Theatre cost estimates and Spruce Street vehicle access. Representatives from FormWorks Design Group LLC, Jessica and Natalie, reviewed the final projected costs from the chosen design for the Belvidere Theatre. The total cost for complete renovation is $6.5 million; almost $4 million of that would go toward the (more…)
Nevadaville Notes in the early 1900’s
By Mary Peery
News from the Gilpin County Miner, December 7, 1939 by William C. Russell, Jr.: “The Methodist Church in Nevadaville was recently been purchased by Mrs. Mildred Zook of Hinsdale, Illinois, and she plans to make an Art Studio of it. Wm. C. Russell, Jr., is boarding it up for the winter. Gordon Starbuck has purchased the old Meyhew residence and has started fixing it up. Someone has purchased the brick Odd Fellows building and is tearing it down and hauling the brick away. It is said this is one of the oldest brick buildings in Colorado and that the brick were hauled here with ox teams. (more…)
Presented by the Gilpin Historical Society
By Jaclyn Schrock
Gilpin Historical Society (GHS) held a Victorian Ice Cream Social at the Stroehle House at 231 Chase Street, Sunday, August 18, from 1-4 p.m. Thanks to the notifications in the community section of the Weekly Register-Call residents from the community enjoyed the refreshing homemade, organic ice cream. The serene setting on Chase Street invited folks up the street from Hwy 119 as children played on bikes and scooters in the street, (more…)