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		Delta Public Library, 211 West 6th Street. Built in 1911. L/S The Women's Club of Delta was organized in 1902 by seven women with a mission to "organize and establish a 'culture epoch' in the history of Delta." The Delta County Commissioners donated a site on courthouse square. With a donation from the Carnegie Foundation and
		matching funds from Delta citizens, the library was built. This is one of the 35 Andrew Carnegie Libraries in Colorado and is the only example of the Neo-Classic Revival style of architecture in Delta. Neo-Classic Style is symmetrical with porticos using ionic or Corinthian columns and the use of other Corinthian elemnets including the podium, capital, dentils on the cornice & unenriched frieze - which on the library is utilized as an identification and date panel. Major interior refurbishing was done in 1961. In 1982, an historically compatible addition was added to the west of the original building.
		Delta Elks Lodge, 533 Main Street Built in 1925. L/S The lodge is the only building in Delta which has the Second Renaissance Revival as its architectural style and is smaller than most buildings of this style. It features arched windows on the second story while the first story windows are square. The corners are emphasized by brick columns or quions and a band of
		decorative tiles encompasses this building below the eaves. Delta B.P.O.E. Lodge #1235 was formed in May 1911 with 151 charter members and at the time of construction of the building membership was exactly 500.
		Delta High School, 822 Grand Avenue Built in 1920. L The old Delta High School, now known as the Middle School Complex, is a diverse blend of age, style, construction, quality, and purpose. The original brick structure was of two and a half stories with a partial basement, built 1920 as a high school offering college prep, science, industrial arts, fine arts and
		vocational agriculture. Additions include the gym and boiler building in 1950, science wing & vo-ag building in 1956, south win in 1960 and cafeteria building east of main building in 1965. For almost 80 years the Complex has served as an educational center and ac ultural and social center for the community, playing host to musicals, plays, art shows, community gatherings and concerts.
		Meldrum House, 461 Palmer Street Built in 1891. L According to the original stone over the front door, the Meldrum House was completed in 1891 and is believed to be the first home in Delta constructed of brick. Andrew Meldrum was a blacksmith who, along with three associates, loacted four excellent mining claims; the Yankee Girl, Guston, Robinson and Elnora. When the Yankee Girl Mine was sold, Meldrum received his share of $32,000 and bought a ranch at Delta, near the current location of Confluence Park. Andrew paid Hattie McGranahan
		$650 for lots 11-16 of Block 21 of the original town. He met and married Polly, daughter of a rancher across the Gunnison, Joe Bond. The building is largely original, featuring original hardware, woodwork and other appointments. The Meldrum House currently is the home to KDTA radio station.
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