REWIND: Grand Junction Colorado’s Christmas Light Winners of 1948

Let's go back in time 76 years and celebrate the Grand Junction Christmas Lights winners of 1948 with these Bob Grant photos.

Read More: Classic Colorado Photos In Honor of Bob Grant's 100th Birthday

Here's a chance to compare Grand Junction 1948 to the present day. You may be surprised to discover how little things have changed. Check out the gallery below for a heartwarming trip down Grand Junction's Memory Lane.

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Bob Grant Photos From Grand Junction, Colorado's Past

A few years ago I spent a weekend rooting through some of my grandpa Bob Grant's belongings when I encountered a handful of things that caught my eye:

• A couple of opium pipes he picked up when in China and India during World War II - we won't go into that
• A few photos from Grand Junction's 1948 Christmas Light competition

Okay, so there was some weird stuff to be found. On the other hand, a few interesting photos saw the light of day for the first time in over 75 years. Take a look at the gallery below. That's Grand Junction 1948.

Not Exactly the Griswolds, but That is Part of the Charm

As you can see, the 1948 edition of Grand Junction decorations are a bit modest compared to contemporary times. It was a different time. Even at that, there's something heartwarming about these 1948 decorations.

What Has Become of Photographer Robert Grant's Collection?

Over the last year and a half, Robert Grant's personal collection of photographs has been handed over to the Museum of the West. The collection consisted of tens of thousands of handmade prints, and an absolutely obscene number of negatives, far too many to begin to count.

If you would like to view this collection of photos, you can access them anytime at the Museums of Western Colorado website.

Show Off Your Holiday Lights In 2024

Would you like to share your holiday light display for all the world to see? You could even win $500 in the process, courtesy of Mor Storage.

Between now and December 20, 2024, share your photos for a chance to win cash. Submit your photo, and we'll get it up on the website. Light Up the Grand Valley for your chance to win.

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Grand Junction's Best of the Best - 1948 Style

These are the best of the best of 1948. I regret I don't know which house placed first, second, etc. In the end, it doesn't matter. They're all great. Take a look at the gallery. Who knows? You might see a house you recognize. For that matter, you might see someone you recognize.