Building Boom of 1963
The opening of the Trans‑Canada Highway started a building boom in Golden. Suddenly tourists could travel from one side of the country to the other without the usual headaches, and…
Read MoreHow the Railway Saved British Columbia — And Shaped Life in the Columbia Valley
In the late 1800s, British Columbia was in a much tighter spot than most people realize today. The province we live in now — with our mountain towns, railway history,…
Read MoreThe Selkirk: Leisure and Connection on the Upper Columbia River
In the early years of the twentieth century, the Columbia River was more than a waterway — it was a lifeline. Before highways carved their way through the mountains, the…
Read MoreSilk Trains
Silk Trains Compiled by Colleen Palumbo Fir many years the Western World had been intrigued, not only with the mysteries of the Orient, but also with its riches too. Its…
Read More25th Anniversary of the Building of the Pedestrian Bridge in Golden, BC
The Timber Framers Guild of North America: Masters of an Ancient Craft The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge could not have existed without the extraordinary generosity of the Timber Framers Guild of North America. Founded in 1984 to preserve the ancient art…
Read MoreFive Remarkable Stories That Shaped Golden, BC
Five Remarkable Stories That Shaped Golden, BC Golden’s history is full of big personalities, bold journeys, and communities who built something lasting in the heart of the Columbia Valley. Some…
Read MoreGolden, as described in December 7, 1895
From the Golden Era, December 7, 1895 Golden – The Progressive Commercial Metropolis of Eastern, B.C. – A brief Resume of the Advantages, Attractions, Resources and Possibilities of the Future.…
Read MoreBaking Bread with Ellen Cameron
The following story was written by Ellen Cameron and included in the 1982 edition of Golden Memories. While the 1982 edition of the book are no longer available copies of…
Read MoreRising From the Ashes
Rising From the Ashes From the Golden Times – August 19, 1987 Manager Art Futa and his staff at Taks Home Furnishers are packing up their furniture and heading home.…
Read MoreSt. Paul’s Anglican Church at Golden, BC
St Paul’s Anglican Church at Golden, BC By Joyce Fisher – excerpt by Rev. Walter Adams, Bishop of Kootenay. Found in 2000 Golden Memories. Cradled in the bosom of the…
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