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Welcome to the History Section!

Grand Junction History in Pictures showcases some truly remarkable photographic images.

Most of these were taken by long-time professional photographers such as Frank Dean and Bob Grant, and talented current-day photographers including Christopher Tomlinson, Gretel Daugherty, John Hedrick, Al Ligrani, Dave Canaday and Debbie Hartelrode. Each photograph can be enlarged for better viewing. An extensive bibliography and timeline are additional elements that make the site a "must see" for educators and all others interested in local history.

The site is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to present an overview of local history. As the Museum receives new information, photographs, and funding, our goal is to maintain it as a dynamic and ever-changing site. Please contact the Museum or Historical Society if you would like to be involved either as a contributor of information or financial support.

Quick Links

Grand Junction History Timeline

Scrub through our vast online database of Grand Junction's history. Begin your time travel through more than 130 years by clicking below!

Fruita History

Travel through the history of Fruita, Colorado.

Palisade History

Travel through the history of Palisade, Colorado.

Alferd Packer

Learn all about the infamous Alfred Packer. Solving the American West's greatest mystery: Was Alferd Packer Innocent of Murder?

Please Note:

If you wish to publish or reproduce the material contained on this web site in any physical or digital form exceeding that permitted by fair use, including commercial display and web page use, you must obtain prior written permission from the Museum of Western Colorado. For information on prices, policies, and photographic purchases, please contact the Loyd Files Research Library, Museum of Western Colorado, 970-242-0971 or email the Museum.