30 years ago – April 14, 1989
The City of Black Hawk is looking for a few good volunteers to conduct summer tours at the historic Lace House, located on Main Street. So far, they’ve filled the schedule for two and a half days. The city is looking for lively, reasonable volunteers willing to devote as little as half a day a week to conducting guided tours for the many visitors who drop by the Victorian house, which now serves as a museum. Furnished in authentic period antiques, the structure is a prime example of Carpenter Gothic architecture, popular during the late 19th century. Training is provided and being a tour guide is a great way to meet people, pointed out members of the Lace House Committee. It is also an interesting way to learn a little bit of the fascinating history of Gilpin County. Right now, brochures and posters are being designed for the upcoming summer season. A local artist is designing special Lace House souvenir greeting cards that will be sold exclusively at the Lace House. Anyone interested in serving as a volunteer tour guide is asked to contact Mona Dawkins at Black Hawk City Hall. Volunteers are asked to call before May 5, so the committee can arrange a schedule. It is anticipated that the Lace House will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, and then on weekends through October.
Jeanette Lamb and Melanie Prescott were two of many people to peruse the selection of books during a high school book fair held at the Gilpin County School in honor of National Library Week. Over 100 books were sold. In addition to encouraging students to read, the sale of the books raised funds for the library and media center materials, explained Re-1 Librarian Valerie Swanson.
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