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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-High Pickaxe.

Giant Shovel and Pickaxe

20-foot-tall tools celebrating Goldens mining history.

[Nathan Richie, 07/17/2025]

They were built by Denver artist Ian Houghton and installed in April 2025.


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