Annual event growth reflects Colorado’s distilleries
By David Josselyn
On Saturday, June 27, the City of Central and the Business Improvement District hosted the third annual Stills in the Hills event attracting large crowds to Central’s once barren (more…)
Journals of a Colorado Cowhand
By Maggie Magoffin
I recently had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with a group of extended family members and some of their extended family members, where I met and shared conversation with (more…)
County Commissioners Authorize Belvidere Theatre Structural Assessment
by Heather Worrell
The Board of County Commissioners held their regular meeting at the Old Gilpin County Courthouse in Central City and convened at 9:02 am. (more…)
By Susan K. Marlow
Technology exploded during the Gilded Age – the steam engine, electricity, the telegraph – marvels to behold! One would think medicine and health care would be right on track. (more…)
Can Be Enjoyed This Summer Courtesy of the Gilpin County Historical Society
by Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Historical Society kicked off their season with the opening of the museum at 228 E. 1st High Street in Central City on Saturday, May 23, 2015. The Gilpin (more…)
Council approves $800K rehabilitation of historic 301 High Street home
by Heather Worrell
The Black Hawk City Council and Mayor met for their regular council meeting on May 27, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 3 pm and all aldermen were present except for (more…)
Council approves Central City Transportation Enterprise and Fund
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:05 pm. All council members were present. Also in attendance for Staff (more…)
Gilpin County to take ownership of Belvidere Theatre by end of May
by Heather Worrell
The Gilpin County Commissioner’s meeting was called to order at 9 am on May 19, 2015 at the Old Courthouse in Central City. All Commissioners were present. (more…)
Council Passes Insurance Plans
by Heather Worrell
The Black Hawk City Council met at the Council Chambers at 211 Church Street on May 13, 2015 for their regularly scheduled meeting. There was a special meeting that started at (more…)
Clear Creek-Gilpin County Metal Mining Association
by Heather Worrell
The 74th Annual George A. Jackson “Sowbelly” Dinner occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Springs. This event was put on to benefit the Clear Creek- (more…)
Central City Council
By David Josselyn
The Central City Council and City Staff met for a regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm. All council members were present. Also in attendance for Staff (more…)
Pioneer Woman Photographer
By Maggie Magoffin
From the moment gold was discovered in 1859, Black Hawk and Central City were popular destinations for thousands of people, including photographers. Hundreds of (more…)
“Come Up and See Me Sometime”
By Maggie Magoffin
When Mae West arrived in Denver in July 1949 to perform her play, “Diamond Lil,” at the Central City Opera House, it seemed as if she was the biggest star ever to visit (more…)
Of the Church Ranch history in Broomfield
By Maggie Magoffin
In May 1861, newlyweds George and Sarah Church loaded up an ox cart for their honeymoon journey from Iowa to the gold fields of Colorado. Their mainstay was a stash (more…)
Gilpin Commissioners address Wildfire Protection, Revenues, and Marijuana Issues
by Heather Worrell
Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners met in Central City for their second meeting of the month on March 24, 2015. All Commissioners were in attendance. (more…)
Free Attendance Day on Saturday, March 7th
by Dave Gibson
As soon as the last spike was driven completing the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, in 1869, it represented a monumental technological (more…)