Looking Up at Real Gold on the Colorado State Capitol
On the dome of the Colorado State Capitol Building, all that glitters is real gold. As a tribute to Colorado's bygone gold rush days, the dome was plated with 24 karat gold in 1908. Over the past 100 years, that luster in the Denver skyline has cost a pretty penny to maintain. The current gilding touch-ups have a price tag of about $12 million. What's in it for Denverites? According to local lore, tiny leaves of gold come loose during storms. So is a fleck on the nearby sidewalk worth picking up? Well, it's no fool's gold.
On the dome of the Colorado State Capitol Building, all that glitters is real gold. As a tribute to Colorado's bygone gold rush days, the dome was plated with 24 karat gold in 1908. Over the past 100 years, that luster in the Denver skyline has cost a pretty penny to maintain. The current gilding touch-ups have a price tag of about $12 million. What's in it for Denverites? According to local lore, tiny leaves of gold come loose during storms. So is a fleck on the nearby sidewalk worth picking up? Well, it's no fool's gold.
The Capitol is a Historic and Magnificent landmark. One of Colorado's biggest tourist attractions, constructed in 1894 which is where all state legislature, and the state's Governor's office is, as well as the CGA. From the Gold plated dome near the top of the building, to the interior pieces made from Colorado Rose Onyx, it is beyond any doubt a sight to see.
The mile high city of Denver gets its name for a reason and that reason is etched in stone. The capital of Colorado and also that state's largest city is proud of the moniker “Mile High City.” Many of Denver’s bars, restaurants and even a local magazine use “5280” in their name, referring to the number of feet in a mile. For visitors who want to be at the exact point of a mile above sea level, get yourself to the Capitol Building in downtown Denver. On the front entrance steps to the main entrance is a step with the words “One Mile Above Sea Level” etched into the granite. Sit or stand here and have someone get a photo of you at this high altitude. The views out over the city from this position should take your breath away if the high altitude doesn’t.
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