Boulder’s Dark Horse closed its doors on March 14, but fans can still bring home a piece of the 51-year-old establishment. An online auction will launch Thursday, April 9, the bar and grill announced on social media. Items for bid include carriages, large statues and antique pieces. Many items are being saved and stored, and will not be for sale.
Since closing day, staff have been disassembling and sorting through the memorabilia that lined its walls. Auction proceeds will go toward severance pay for employees.
Bids begin closing April 14 at 2 p.m. Items can be inspected at 7500 York Street in Denver on April 13 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and April 14 from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. All items must be picked up there on April 15 and April 16 between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Forklift assistance will be available.
Items not picked up by the end of day on April 16 will be considered abandoned. Organizers urge bidders to participate only if they can pay for and pick up items within this timeframe.
The building that housed the Dark Horse will be redeveloped into Williams Village II, a mixed-use property expected to create more than 400 new housing units. It is unclear whether the Dark Horse will relocate.