The Delhi land settlement of 1920 was a failed experiment in community
agriculture. Some of these early buildings are still here most are not.
Visit the archive from which these photos were taken
here.
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Delhi Community Fair 1922 |
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Delhi Grocery Company |
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This is now the El Capitan Market on Stephens Street. |
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Delhi Pipe Factory |
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This building still stands and is currently being used as an industrial facility. But it doesn't make pipe any more. |
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Delhi Southern Pacific RR station drawing |
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Don Pedro Dam from downstream 1922 |
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Don Pedro Dam from upstream Nov 14, 1922 |
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Model of the Delhi Land Settlement |
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Fishing in the Merced River Aug 14, 1923 |
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Flag raising at Delhi Community Hall |
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Head waters of Merced River |
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Interior of Delhi Pipe Factory |
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Laying foundation for Delhi Community Hall |
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Mr & Mrs Shattuck in front of their home |
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State land settlement office |
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Southern Pacific Station Aug 14, 1923 |
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Train stopping at Southern Pacific Station Aug 14, 1923 |
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Tree planting along Delhi Highway |
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Wilson (Delhi) Community Hall |
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