Historical Home in Golden built by Denver's 27th mayor.


This unique, historic home was built on 150 irrigated acres in 1917 by Denver's 27th Mayor, Henry J. Arnold.  At that time, the property consisted of a barn, a machinery house, a garage, a hog house, cattle sheds, and a glazed tile silo.  He named this country style home, Meadowlark Farm, and lived here with his wife and two children for three years.  It was then purchased by prominent author, William John.  He, his wife and their young daughter occupied the home for several years.  The house was said to be filled with art treasures and valuable furnishings.  The third owner of the home was the president of the Colorado Land Board, Arthur Ramsey.  During the remainder of his life at Meadowlark Farm, Ramsey installed a complex irrigation system, to assist with raising cattle, chickens and growing vegetables.  He also built a large walk-in freezer & cooler, and arranged to have an elevator installed in the house, all of which are still functional today.  Ramsey wanted his property to have a natural look, and therefore refused to trim any of the hundreds of trees, which gives its" magical forest" appearance.  The home was purchased in 1967 after the passing of Mr. Ramsey, by "The Safeway Lady" and deputy superintendent of Jefferson County schools, Dr. Donald Ingwerson.  At that time, the couple renamed the home, "Ingwerson Chalet."  The sunroom served as the study hall to the couple's three children.  Mrs. Ingwerson had distinctive taste and decorated the home with gorgeous chandeliers and light fixtures in every room, some of which still remain today.  From 1972 to present, the house has been home to a family of nine.  The seven children, now grown, have given their parents 17 grandchildren, all of which frequently visit to enjoy this paradise! Nestled in a thicket of trees, the house is surrounded by Lena Creek and an agricultural ditch, which includes water rights.  The youngest son was quoted as saying, “1500 Orchard Drive was heaven for a 6-year old.  It seemed like there was endless terrain to explore.  As I grew older, my domain expanded, but our house/property was the center of fun for me and my friends.  The irrigation ditch provided summer entertainment with rafts and inner tubes.  The rope swing was used by many kids whether we were home or not.  By the time I was in high school, our house was famous.  Not only did my close friends know where we lived, but most people in the school knew where we lived.  I love coming back to the house today and seeing my kids explore the domain that we once presided over."  The perfect place to raise a family!
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