The 1908 Weckel House is an example of an early 20th century Mesa County farmhouse exhibiting the characteristics of the Edwardian Style.

Local builder A.B. Mahany, responsible for several ornamental concrete block houses in the area, began constructing this excellent example north of Fruita in 1906. 

The 1938 Fruita Museum, a Works Progress Administration project, is a symbol of the community’s efforts to establish a local museum.

Built in 1912 to replace an 1887 structure, the Works Progress Administration constructed two wings in 1936.

This three-span, pinned Parker through truss was completed in 1907 and served the main highway south of Fruita until the road was realigned in 1970.

The complex, which includes the Visitor Center, Canyon Rim Trail, and Bookcliff Shelter, was constructed between 1963 and 1965 as part of the National Park Service’s Mission 66 program and designed to highlight the spectacular surrounding scenery by placing the visitor in the middle.

The two-story building was constructed as a meeting hall by the Odd Fellows in 1900.  Beginning in 1918, movies were shown in the first floor space, and the building served as the social and entertainment center for the surrounding area into the early 1930s.

The house was the residence of Wallace A.E. de Beque, a physician who was one of the town’s founders.  Constructed in 1889, it is a typical example of a late 19th century wood frame single family dwelling.  

The bank opened in 1929 just before the Great Depression shook America’s financial stability.

Constructed in 1905, this 1½ story wood frame Queen Anne style dwelling includes Shingle style detailing.