Golden, Colorado: 20-Foot-High Shovel and Pickaxe
Tools fit for Goliath commemorate the region's mining history. Built by Denver artist Ian Houghton and installed in April 2025.
New Loveland Mine Park
- Address:
- 1309 5th St., Golden, CO
- Directions:
- New Loveland Mine Park. CO-58/Golden Fwy exit 1A. Turn north onto Washington Ave., then a quick left (no stoplight) onto 5th St. Drive a half-mile. The small park will be on the left.
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20-foot-tall tools celebrating Goldens mining history.
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They were built by Denver artist Ian Houghton and installed in April 2025.