History of Delta

Beautiful flowers located down the median on Main Street

The City of Delta was established in 1882 as a trading post for the Ute people and early settlers. The City of Delta received its name because of the delta of the Uncompahgre River. The early days of Delta were about agriculture, mining, land and water development. The area was home to the Ute Indian people and filled with pioneer spirit. Today you can experience our rich history and the diversity of western Colorado.

Historic Preservation

The City of Delta now has 30 buildings which have received local designation. Eight buildings have received state designation and four buildings have earned national designation.

For more information about historic preservation visit the Colorado Historic Society Office of Archeology & Historic Preservation website at the link below.

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Original black and white picture of Power and Light building

History of Electricity in Delta

There is an unbelievable variety of uses for electricity in this world of industrialized craftsmanship, computerized automation of manufacturing functions, and instantaneous global communication. Electricity perks our coffee, provides warmth and light, aids in the preservation and preparation of foods, in addition to entertaining and teaching through devices like television, radio, and home computers. In fact, electrically-powered devices have become such an integral part of our lives that we seldom stop to think about its introduction into American communities.

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History of Delta

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