Golden (Colorado) Welcome Arch - Freestanding Arches on Waymarking.com

Inspired by the long-departed Welcome Arch of downtown Denver, Golden's arch was a modern neon-lined translation when it was built in 1949. Spearheaded by Golden Chamber of Commerce president Lu Holland, owner of the Holland House hotel, it has stood to capitalize on Golden's old western heritage. After three renovations in 1975, 1979 and 1997 it has lost its neon, two-toned its lettering and proclaims Golden is "Where the West Lives" instead of "Where the West Remains." Every Christmastime a 1953 set of Santa and reindeer perch atop downtown's most recognizable emblem.

The Arch was designed by Paul Reeves and installed in 1949 by Lu Holland/Consolidated Electric. It was added to the Colorado State Register on June 14, 2000; to the Golden Register in 1999. More history about Golden Colorado is available at http://gardnerhistory.com/downtown/downtown2.htm.

Type: Gateway Subtype: Other Location: Spans Washington Ave.

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