Welcome to The Grand Junction History in Pictures Project!
Just click on any icon below to begin your time travel through more than 130 years of the history of Grand Junction, Colorado!
Conquistadors, Native Americans and Early Pioneers A new community brings the railroad, new schools and new culture Newspapers and doctors help the new town grow A new century brings investors - and a fire department Schools and opera - and the birth of the Colorado National Monument New automobiles and the women's suffragette movement Valley's fruit becomes world famous and a new television station brings the world to the Grand Valley World War II brings a new type of industry to the area A young representative, Wayne Aspinall, makes his mark Operation Foresight changes downtown, Powderhorn ski area provides recreation The promise of oil shale Grand Junction's Centennial Celebration New industry, new medical care make the area a regional hub Population: 125,000 and growing Famous artists, politicians, business leaders Hiking, biking, fishing, hunting New libraries, city hall, justice center Fruit and wine industries Railroads and airports, I-70 and city-wide transit Industries and chambers Symphony, concerts, art Excellent schools, Mesa State College

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