Photographs Record
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Metadata
Object ID |
2022.029.030 |
Title |
1918 Golden Time Capsule Dedication Event |
Accession number |
2022.029 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Date |
07/10/1919 |
Description |
Black and white photograph of 1918 Golden Time Capsule dedication event. Photo taken from city hall looking out into the street at the the soldiers, Fort Logan soldier band, and audience. Several flags surround a table at which are seated the event's officials. A woman is standing, addressing the crowd, and another stands watching on the right. A pile of dirt can be seen in front of the first row of audience members. |
Provenance |
The Colorado Transcript article from July 10, 1919 entitled "JEFFERSON COUNTY YANKS ARE GOLDEN'S GUESTS TODAY" reads: "This is Welcome Home Day, and all Men of Jefferson County Who Served Uncle Sam During World War are Invited to be Here. This is the big day, the day when Golden welcomes the Jefferson county Yanks who have returned to their homes, after doing their part in winning the war and vanquishing the hun hordes. All is in readiness for the big celebration, which promises to be one of the best ever pulled off in Golden, and from reports that are coming in the city will be hard pressed to accommodate the hundreds of people who are coming from every section of the county to take part in this big doings. The day is a holiday and practically every business house is closed. This is going to be Golden's big time, and every one in the city is entering into the spirit of the occasion, so that the boys will know that this city really appreciates what they have done and how glad everyone is that they are home again. The festivities will commence at [illegible] at the city hall where the dedication of the Liberty Bell will be the first thing to do. The dedication ceremonies will start off with music by the famous Fort Logan soldier band. Prayer will be led by Rev. H. C. White. Then will follow the dedicatory address by Richard Broad. Mrs. Laura Gayton will deposit the metal box in the [illegible] pedestal, and then the big bell will be lowered into place, where it is to remain for fifty years. [illegible] the people of Golden are to [illegible] the bell from its place, examine the documents in the box and [illegible] as they may see fit on that day, a fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the armistice. Within the cement base of the bell [illegible] is a handsome bronze tablet [illegible] the words "Golden Liberty Bell, November 11, 1981." In a [illegible] just above the now famous [illegible] will be the following inscription: THE GOLDEN LIBERTY Bell This firebell was broken by five hours continuous ringing, beginning at one o'clock a. m. November Eleventh, Nineteen Hundred Eighteen, in celebration of the signing of the Armistice which terminated the fighting in the World War. It is placed here by the City of Golden as a permanent memorial of the part taken in that war by the people of Golden. The enlistments from Jefferson County were so many that but one man was included in the first draft call. The subsequent draft calls were called to a man and there was no Golden man on the slacker [illegible]. The total number of Golden boys in the service, including those entering elsewhere, was nearly two hundred. Of these the following made the supreme sacrifice. David Williams Charles Vere Neeley Fred L. Lovely Albert Shepherd The quotas assigned to Golden in the drives for Liberty bonds, Rd Cross subscriptions and memberships, in the United War Work campaign and other war activities, were in every instance exceeded. There is a sealed metal box in the cement base under the bell containing: Lists of the boys in service; An account of the work of the Golden Red Cross; Accounts of other Golden war activities; A list of the people who rang the bell that night; Copies of the local papers and other documents and mementoes. The present generation transmits this memorial and these records with the hope that the principles established by the World War will add to the happiness of future generations and requests that the records be unsealed on November Eleventh, Nineteen Hundred Sixty-eight, the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Armistice. As soon as the bell is lowered to its place, the band and the audience will join in "America" and then the parade will form and proceed to the city park. In the parade will be the soldier guests, the band, the members of the Grand Army and Relief corms, Red Cross, city officials and all others who will be present at the bell ceremony. 3:45 Selection by band. Introduction of speaker-Mayor D.E. Garvin Address-Colonel Joseph C. Taylor Selection-Industrial School chorus "Star Spangled Banner" Fort Logan band and audience, with Prof. J. L. Morse as leader. 5:15 Band concert 5:30 Supper 7:30 to 9 Band concert 9:15 to 12:45-Grand ball at Armory, with music by Fort Logan Band. At the park there will be plenty of ice cream, soft drinks and sandwiches for everyone-free. Every family attending is requested to bring a basket lunch-a big one-with lots of good things to eat, and if they see a soldier who seems lonesome, they are to see that he gets plenty to eat. Note-if you want to avoid a fight, don't put any hard tack, corned willie, or "goldfish" (salmon) in the lunch that you will give to a Yank. A special committee has been appointed to arrange for properly decorating the business section of the city; and it is requested that every home be decorated, at least with a display of flags. Soldiers and sailors are requested to wear their uniforms. The day is one that will go down in the history of Golden and Jefferson county, for it is only once in a lifetime that a celebration with the significance of this one is arranged. Every citizen of Golden is urged to do his part to make the soldiers and other guests feel repaid for coming to the city today." |
Copyright |
All rights belong to Golden History Museum & Park, City of Golden, without restriction. |
Caption |
1918 Golden Time Capsule Dedication Event |
People |
Gayton, Laura A. |
Search Terms |
Golden City Hall Armistice Day Parade |