Classic Photos of Grand Junction Colorado’s Most Memorable Celebrations

Classic Photos of Grand Junction Colorado’s Most Memorable Celebrations

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Here's another look at classic Robert Grant photos featuring people, events, and landmarks from Grand Junction, Fruita, and other communities around Western Colorado. With this gallery, the subject matter focuses on celebrations and awards ceremonies.

These were in a box labeled "People Unidentified."These images feature everything from award ceremonies, graduations, beauty pageants, and concerts. Take a quick look at the gallery below. You're bound to recognize photos of people you know, maybe even a shot or two of yourself.

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Classic Photos From Western Colorado

All of these photos were taken long before Robert Grant's retirement in 1985. The gallery includes images encompassing the better part of 40 years of Western Colorado history.

How Did These Turn Up?

These photos, like the others shared via this site over the last few years, come from Robert Grant's personal collection of photos. These images were scanned from prints developed by hand by Bob Grant. Those prints were in storage at Bob Grant's house in Grand Junction until his death in November of 2000. The prints and negatives then went to Bob's son-in-law, Arlie, who worked diligently at digitizing the collection. Upon Arlie's death in 2019, the prints and negatives came to me.

I've been working at digitizing and sharing the prints for some time now. It is proving, however, to be far too large a task for me to complete in my lifetime. Since it is essential to me that these photos get shared, the decision has been made to turn over Bob Grant's entire collection of photos to the Museum of the West in Grand Junction. The prints used in this gallery will be turned over to the Museum of the West before the day is over.

Things To Watch For

Like always, keep your eyes open for familiar faces. You're bound to recognize someone. Look closely and you'll see familiar landmarks, street signs, or business signs.

Spread The Word

One of the things I used to argue with Bob about was his refusal to write any information on his prints. Bob had a remarkable memory, especially when it came to people's names. Unfortunately, he took that information with him to his grave. I regret this round of prints was not accompanied by information as to the subjects.

With that, it looks as though it's up to you and me. Let's find out who these people are, and what they are doing, and then make that information available to the museum so that they can share it with everyone.

Grand Junction Area Awards and Celebrations of Yesteryear - Robert Grant Photos

Here's another round of Robert Grant photos of people, places, and events around Western Colorado. In this case, the subject matter revolves around awards and celebrations. These images came from a box of prints labeled "People Unidentified." 

These prints feature locations including Grand Junction, Fruita, and a few other areas around the valley. Unfortunately, every print has one thing in common - no information was provided as to those pictured, the places, or the events.

Take a close look. You're bound to recognize someone. It's entirely possible you may be pictured somewhere in the gallery. It happens every time I publish one of these galleries, someone recognizes a face or two. More often than not, someone sees a photo of themselves.

Classic Photos of Western Colorado Selected At Random - Robert Grant Photos

Here's another round of Robert Grant photos of people, places, and events around Western Colorado. These images came from a box of prints labeled "People Unidentified." 

These prints feature locations including Grand Junction, Fruita, and a few other areas around the valley. Unfortunately, every print has one thing in common - no information was provided as to those pictured, the places, or the events.

Take a close look. You're bound to recognize someone. It's entirely possible you may be pictured somewhere in the gallery. It happens every time I publish one of these galleries, someone recognizes a face or two. More often than not, someone sees a photo of themselves.

KEEP SCROLLING: Robert Grant Photos: Downtown Grand Junction Businesses of Yesterday

If you stop and think about it, several of the business pictured above are still up and running. Most of these photos were taken in the 1950s. Almost 70 years later, many are still going strong. Sure, some have moved to new locations, but others, Quincy's for example, are right where they've always been.

KEEP SCROLLING: Robert Grant Photos: Growers and Farmers of Western Colorado

You'll definitely recognize the surroundings. Bob Grant loved capturing Western Colorado icons in the shot. Whenever possible, he'd get Mt. Garfield in the background. If Mt. Garfield weren't available, he'd get the Bookcliffs, Grand Mesa, or even the Colorado National Monument.
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