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To see our site correctly please download one of these up-to-date, free and excellent browsers: Firefox Chrome Internet Explorer 11 City of Golden, Colorado Menu Live Elections Get Involved Coffee with Councilors Guiding Golden Neighborhood Associations Volunteer Golden Water Community Calendar Golden History Golden History Museums Homelessness Homelessness In Our Community City Strategies & Programs Ways You Can Help Housing Housing Policies & Regulations Affordable Housing Short Term Rentals Mobility Options Light Rail Ore Cart Shuttle Mountain Travel Parking Parking Permits Visitor Parking Resident’s Guide Important Numbers Report an Incident to the Police Trash & Recycling Services Utility Billing School Information Dog Licensing Cemetery Cemetery Map Golden Ticket Smoke-Free Ordinance Sign Up for Emergency Alerts Emergency Preparedness Recreation & Attractions Community Center Facilities & Use Rentals Fossil Trace Golf Club Library Trails & Open Space Sustainability Initiative Waste Diversion Energy Water Conservation Close Work City Employment Job Opportunities Internal Opportunities Job Alert Card Employee Benefits & Perks Hiring Process Job Descriptions Workforce Development Economic Development Demographics Downtown Development Authority Economic Development Commission Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) Grant Opportunities Home Based Regulations Permits, Fees & Building Guides Codes, Policies & Procedures Contractor Registration & Inspection Bids & Proposals Licensing & Tax Building Use Tax Liquor Licenses Sales & Use Tax License Tax Rates Sales & Use Tax Close Play Events Movies & Music in the Park Neighborhood Block Parties Special Event Planning Recreation & Attractions Bicycling in Golden City Parks Clear Creek RV Park Clear Creek White Water Park Community Center Facilities & Use Rentals Fossil Trace Golf Club Library Museums Recreation Activities Public Art Splash Water Park Trails & Open Space Community Calendar Visitor Information Clear Creek Visitor Information Park Rules Shopping, Dining & Lodging Visitor Parking Close City Services Government City Council Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule Legal Publication of Notices and Ordinances Proclamations Council Members & Commentaries Coffee with Councilors Council Outside Involvement City Charter Golden and Mines IGA Development Municipal Code ADA Assistance Document Center Staff Directory Departments & Divisions Building City Attorney City Clerk City Manager Community & Economic Development Community Engagement & Communications Environmental Services Finance Fire Human Resources Mapping/GIS Municipal Court Parks & Recreation Planning Police Public Works Sustainability Boards & Commissions How to Apply for Boards & Commissions Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Community Sustainability Advisory Board Downtown Development Authority Economic Development Commission Fire Pension Board Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA) Historic Preservation Board Investment Advisory Committee Local Licensing Authority Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Planning Commission Public Art Commission Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee Close Questions? 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Farmers soon discovered the rich soil in the valley that is now home to the Coors complex, and Golden City further swelled as coal mining and clay extraction industries settled in the area, utilizing the region’s ample natural resources. Golden City became the capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862, and the territorial legislature met from 1862 to 1867 in the building that is now home to the Old Capitol Grill restaurant. By the end of the 1860s, Golden City had been elected the seat of Jefferson County and the capital of the provisional Jefferson Territory. Locals were outraged when neighboring Denver snagged the honor of becoming capital of the newly formed state in 1876, but the loss of name distinction did nothing to dampen Golden’s vital growth – business was booming. Today, with the official name of City of Golden, the town continues to thrive. It offers residents and visitors an abundance of recreational, cultural and culinary opportunities. 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