Historic Preservation Projects

The history of the City of Golden is the backdrop to the vibrant and unique community that thrives today. The story of Golden is displayed prominently in its build environment: from the table top mountains, to charming Washington Avenue, and quaint historic neighborhoods. The preservation of Golden’s historic resources helps the community and visitors connect with the City’s history. The City has three locally designated historic districts, the 8th and 9th Street District, the 12th Street District, and the East Street District and many individually designated structures.

Historic Preservation Board Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine the merits of sites for historic preservation designation.
• Conduct Certificate of Appropriateness Review for work on designated sites or districts.
• Preparing, or causing to be prepared, a comprehensive inventory of the essential structures, priority structures, and preservation areas within designated historic sites or districts.
• Increase public awareness of the value of historic, architectural and cultural preservation.
• Evaluate and comment on decisions by other public agencies affecting the physical development and land use patterns in or affecting designated historic sites.
• Make recommendation to the City Council regarding:
  • The utilization of grants from Federal and State agencies, private groups, and individuals to promote the preservation of historic or architecturally significant structures in Golden.
  • The acquisition of façade easements and the imposition of other restrictions for purposes of historic preservation.
  • Property contracts for the purpose of historic preservation where private preservation is not feasible.
• Any other function which may be designated by resolution of the City Council.

The Historic Preservation Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month to hold any scheduled public hearings or hold any study session. These meetings take place in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 911 10th Street in Golden at 6:30 p.m.

To view agendas of upcoming meetings or view minutes or stream audio of meetings, visit our Agenda, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule page.(External link)