The district is the most intact historic residential area in the community and includes noted architect Eugene Groves’ 1925 Lowell School.  Developed between the 1890s and 1930s, a variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Mission are represented. 

A rare local example of a vernacular Victorian commercial block, the circa 1905-1906 building symbolizes Grand Junction’s transition from a frontier town to a stable, small city.

The hotel was important to the commercial development of Grand Junction.  It served as a headquarters for traveling salesmen, a stopover for railroad tourists, and a center for local social life. 

Built in 1892 to serve the need for an African American church in Grand Junction, the Handy Chapel has been a source of spiritual and physical comfort to the resident black community and travelers in distress.

This 25.2-acre complex along the Gunnison River originated in 1943 as the national headquarters for acquisition of domestic uranium used in the development of the first atomic bombs under the Manhattan Project.

Also known as the Redlands Women’s Club, the building has served as a gathering place for community groups and events for over sixty years. 

Constructed in 1941 with Emergency Conservation Works funding, the Rustic style shelter is significant for its association with the Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration.  Built of locally quarried sandstone, to serve as a comfort station and picnic shelter, it is the only such structure in Colorado National Monument. 

Designed by Henry J. Schlack and constructed in 1905 by the William Simpson Construction Company, this two-story brick depot, with terra cotta detailing, features elements of the Italian Renaissance. 

The property includes numerous intact buildings and structures associated with early 20th century fruit production in the Grand Valley.  Established in 1909 by a group headed by Walter B. Cross of Denver, apples and pears were the primary crop.  The design of the large circa 1910 barn was adapted for the handling of large scale fruit processing.

Dating from 1922, Pipe Line School is Glade Park’s only intact example of a wood frame rural schoolhouse.  The simple, hipped roof building reflects the commitment of early farming and ranching families to provide adequate educational facilities for their children.