The Grand River Diversion Dam—the irrigation icon of the Grand Valley on the Colorado River—turns 100 years old this June. To celebrate, the Palisade Historical Society is throwing one big, okay, dam big birthday party.
FAQ:
- Took roughly (figurative and literal) 20 years from start to finish.
- Provides H2O for five irrigation canals
- Innovative “roller” design at the time (1897)
- Affectionately called “Roller Dam” by locals.
The Palisade Historical Society (a.k.a. Priscilla Bowman Walker) is the historical source and tells the dam story best at the event. Activities include How the West Was Watered video by Larry Seibert (InFilms & Design, Inc.) and his photographer and editor, Scot Stewart. There will be speakers, an information booth (look for me and say hello!), historical photos, and more to add to the hydro-historic narrative. To wet your palette check out Melody Gonzalez’s news report, “Grand Valley Diversion Dam Celebrates 100 Years” on Westernslopenow.com with Fox 4 News television shout-out.
Details…
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2015
- Where: Veteran’s Memorial Community Center (8th & Main)
- More when: 9-5 “
- What else: “Dam Art Show,” Slice ‘O’ Life Bakery “Dam” birthday cake by Dorothy Carver Hines; Bookcliff Harmony Barbershop Chorus
Visit the Palisade Historical Society’s Dam birthday party site for additional programing details and activities.
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