Golden, Colorado, is a town rich in history, from its gold rush origins to its modern-day charm. Among its most beloved landmarks was The Golden Plunge, a community swimming pool that served as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Though the pool itself is no longer in operation, its spirit lives on through the transformation of its location into what is now the Buffalo Rose, a premier venue for dining, entertainment, and events.

A Look Back at The Golden Plunge

The Golden Plunge was originally constructed in the early 20th century as an indoor swimming pool, offering a recreational oasis for Golden’s residents. With its naturally heated water and spacious design, it quickly became a popular attraction. Families, swimmers, and even traveling guests would frequent the facility, taking advantage of its warm waters and communal atmosphere.

For decades, the Golden Plunge was a centerpiece of the town’s social life, providing a much-needed place for relaxation and recreation. Whether locals were learning to swim, competing in aquatic events, or simply seeking relief from the summer heat, the pool was an integral part of Golden’s history.

The Evolution into the Buffalo Rose

As times changed, so did the needs of the community. By the mid-20th century, interest in the indoor pool declined, and eventually, the Golden Plunge was repurposed to better serve the evolving town. Instead of demolishing the space, it was converted into a music venue, bar, and restaurant, preserving much of the building’s original character while adapting to a new era of entertainment.

Today, the Buffalo Rose stands as a testament to the building’s enduring legacy. Nestled in the heart of downtown Golden, the Buffalo Rose has become a cultural hub, hosting live music, private events, and an exceptional dining experience. While the pool itself is long gone, the space continues to bring people together, much like the Golden Plunge once did. Most recently the Buffalo Rose was the venue for the Forever Dangerous Tribute to Michael Jackson.

Preserving History While Embracing the Future

The transformation of the Golden Plunge into the Buffalo Rose highlights Golden’s dedication to preserving its historic landmarks while adapting to modern needs. Visitors to the Buffalo Rose can still see hints of the building’s past, from its architectural details to the deep connection locals feel toward the venue.

Whether you’re stopping by for a meal, catching a live concert, or simply exploring Golden’s rich history, the Buffalo Rose is a must-visit destination. It serves as a reminder that history isn’t just something to be remembered—it can be experienced and enjoyed in new and exciting ways.

Conclusion

The Golden Plunge may no longer exist as a swimming pool, but its legacy continues through the Buffalo Rose. What was once a place of leisure and community remains a vital part of Golden’s cultural scene, proving that great spaces can evolve while still honoring their past. Next time you’re in Golden, take a moment to visit the Buffalo Rose and appreciate the history behind this beloved establishment. While the Buffalo Rose is on Mackland’s doorstep in Golden Colorado the removal of this pool was before our time. It nevertheless highlights that at some time or another every pool has it’s sell by date!

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Your Indoor Pool must go!

1. The pool is not adding value to your property and will turn off potential buyers
2. There are houses for sale in your neighborhood with better indoor pools
3. You have a better use for the room
4. You see the pool as a safety hazard
5. The pool is outdated or in disrepair
6. You do not see the value in renovating the pool
7. You would like to leave the house unattended for long periods of time
8. The humidity or smell of chlorine is making you sick
9. You’re not using the pool enough to justify upkeep and running cost
10. You are conscientious of your environmental footprint

MackLand, LLC works the Front Range and Denver Metro areas and have many years of experience in pool removals . If you want to Remove your indoor pool and are ready to find out more then please do not hesitate to give us a call or fill out our form. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about pool removals or any of the other services that we offer.

No one removes more pools than MackLand.

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Denver Indoor Pool Removal Flowable Fill

Pros

• Ultimate low impact solution
• Great for limited or difficult access
• Minimal dust, a plus for interior work
• No compaction equipment needed, this makes the filling process quieter and better for the stability of surrounding structures

Cons

• Can be more expensive than other options

Flowable fill can be a granular material – washed fractured stone or a softer form of concrete. The softer concrete is not as dense or hard as traditional concrete. Both can be easily excavated at a future point in time if needed.

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If you are interested in finding out more about how we completed this Denver Pool Removal and how we can look at removing your swimming pool Contact Us to discuss all your options.

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Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services

We have been doing Denver indoor pool demolition for years. Are you trying to decide what to do with an indoor pool? Is it outdated or do you just not use it much anymore? 

Denver indoor pool demolition

MackLand LLC is a specialist with in-ground swimming pool demolition and indoor pool conversions.  Over the years we have developed a wide range of processes to convert your indoor pool into a usable space.  Every indoor pool conversion is unique and custom tailored to our client’s needs.   

We always contact the local authorities before we dig.

The first thing we is evaluate the structure. Some indoor pools were additions to the main structure. It is common for there to be problems where addition meets the existing structure and poor architectural integration. We help you evaluate the total project cost so there are no hidden surprises. 

The biggest challenge with indoors pools usually is access.  MackLand utilizes specialized equipment that can get fill material in quickly with limited access on residential and commercial properties.

The second challenge is to design a floor to span the pool that is structurally sound and cost effective.  Ideally you want to pour an entirely new concrete floor for the entire room.  We pay close attention to the condition of the existing pool deck and finished floor elevations of surrounding rooms and doorways. MackLand can inform you and help you decide between pouring over the existing floor or removing the existing floor and how far to take the sides of the pool down.

After a number of months our customer has finished the remodel. Wow – can you believe that this was an indoor pool before? Such vision and excellent usage of space, Talk about the value of your home appreciating by the removal of a pool?

If your indoor pool is draining your wallet or has lost its appeal, give MackLand a call today. We are Denver & Chicagoland’s premier pool removal specialists. Let us put your mind at ease and increase your real state value with one simple phone call. We also can quickly expedite the process

No one removes more pools than MackLand.

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Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services

Our client had recently purchased the house and did not want the pool. They felt the pool was contributing to poor air quality in the house and wanted the pool dealt with immediately.

The limited access to this Boulder pool meant that traditional pool removal methods were not going to work. Instead we worked with the limited access. Here you are observing structural fill material being delivered by a rock slinger truck which has the ability to place material into the hopper of the blower machine that transfers it into the pool to be filled.

The pool was filled in within a week from the first contact with our client. This was expedited quickly due to possible health concerns related to the pool. Now with the pool filled, our client can move on to the second phase of renovating the space.

Not every swimming pool removal is the same, every site has constraints. If you are challenged with access, give us a call to speak with us about our limited access pool removal solutions.

No one removes more pools than MackLand.

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Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services

MackLand continues to improve our operation with the latest equipment and processes available. When you are building over a pool, with the price of lumber and other materials today, failure is not an option.

We utilized remote control rock slinger trucks to place the material precisely, reducing labor and exposure to harmful dust and carbon monoxide. Making things heathier and safer for both us and our clients. When filling in an indoor pool, air quality is a concern. Below is a video of the rock slinger truck being backed up to the job by remote.

We consulted with a structural engineer for the best fill material to use to provide a structurally sound floor to support interior load bearing walls that are going to support a second floor. Aggregate with a rock slinger/conveyor truck was used to fill the pool. We were able to send it in through an opening, creating a ramp into the pool to bring the compaction equipment in. This moved the material in quickly, allowing us to focus on compaction. We watered the material in, adding the moisture content to aid in maximum compaction.

This indoor pool removal was more of an indoor room renovation. Filling in the pool was the first step for our clients. They are planning on renovating this space into living area for their kids. After the concrete floor is in place, our client can move on to the next phase of converting this room it a space for their kids.

If you live in the Denver Metro Area or in Chicagoland and you are ready to find out more about removing your swimming pool, please do not hesitate to give us a call or fill our our form. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about pool removals or any of the other services that we offer.

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Our clients recently moved into the house and had no intention of keeping the indoor pool.  MackLand, LLC worked with both the buying and selling realtors to facilitate the the pool removal process.  We were able to start the permitting process while they were closing on the house, allowing us to start as soon as they moved in.

The indoor pool had been an addition to the house and was not consistent with the architecture.  Unfortunately, some details of the structure were costly to maintain and increased the moisture levels in the main house.  The roof of the structure had previously been damaged by hail.  While it had been repaired, it was most likely going to sustain damage again in any strong storm.  Most structures are not salvageable but this one was a prefab aluminum structure that could easily be re-purposed.  In this case, the homeowner was able to resell the structure.

With this indoor pool removal project, we went above and beyond code and removed all of the concrete both from the surrounding structure and the pool, and disposed it offsite at a recycling center.  Some of the brick work was stockpiled for future use to repair where the enclosure was attached to the main house.

After importing backfill and compacting in place, we fine graded the area to match the existing lawn.  The existing structure had landscape beds around the perimeter.  We worked to reconfigure the existing planting beds that were to remain so that they flowed nicely and did not look as they were leftover The client opted to finish with grass seed and blanket.

So if you live in the greater Chicago or Denver area and are looking to have an indoor pool removal requirement please make sure to contact us. Also make sure to visit our experience page to see some of our previous pool removal work.

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