DRIVING OR BIKING TOUR
After Topaz closed in 1945, the government sold the land, water rights, utility poles, water pipes, and the buildings that were on the site. Half of a barrack sold for $250. Half of a hospital wing sold for $500. The buildings were purchased and moved to locations all over the state of Utah. This tour includes some of the barracks and hospital wings that were moved from Topaz to Delta and then remodeled, as well as other points of interest that tell the history of Topaz.
Concrete marker
118 West Main Street
This concrete monument dedicated to Topaz was erected in Delta’s City Park in 1976. Unfortunately, the closing date should read 1945, not 1946.
Delta railroad depot
340 North 340 West
Location of Delta railroad depot.
(The depot was demolished, but the foundation remains.)
Palomar
295 West 200 North
The Palomar community center was the site for the Topaz Talent shows.
Corner house
195 North 300 West
The corner house was part of the hospital and later remodeled into a home.
Hospital house
350 West 200 North
This house was also part of the hospital at the Topaz camp.
Hospital house
192 North 400 West
Another part of the hospital. Notice the original backdoor light.
Partial barrack house
170 North 400 West
This is a partial barrack with two doors. A full barrack was 20’ x 120’ with three doors.
Hospital house
111 North 400 West
The center part of this house was part of the Topaz hospital.
Barrack house
375 West 100 South
This remodeled house was part of a barrack.
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Hospital
350 West 100 South
This building was part of the Topaz hospital, including the camp pharmacy. First used as the Odd Fellows hall, then as an American Legion meeting place, the building is now a thrift shop.
Delta Hospital during WWII
220 South 200 West
The lot between the house on the corner and the fence marks where the Delta Hospital was located. It could only accommodate 11 patients. Delta’s population during WWII was about 1500. The hospital was used until 1966.
Small barrack house
363 South 200 West
This house was also part of a barrack. Half of a barrack sold for $250 when the government closed the camp.
Remodeled barrack house
220 South 200 West
The corner house was part of a barrack that has been remodeled.
Remodeled barrack house
363 South 200 West
This small house was also part of a barrack. Half of a barrack sold for $250 when the government closed the camp.
Delta High Talent Exchange
60 North 100 West
Delta’s high school during the war was on the east side of the city park. Talent exchanges brought big casts from Topaz to Delta audiences.
Mess Hall
650 North 100 West
One of the few mess halls left in the area is located in the north side of Delta. Follow 100 West north to Shepherd Lane then turn onto 700 North. You will be able to see the structure from your car.
Photo: Brian Buroker
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DRIVING OR BIKING TOUR
After Topaz closed in 1945, the government sold the land, water rights, utility poles, water pipes, and the buildings that were on the site. Half of a barrack sold for $250. Half of a hospital wing sold for $500. The buildings were purchased and moved to locations all over the state of Utah. This tour includes some of the barracks and hospital wings that were moved from Topaz to Delta and then remodeled, as well as other points of interest that tell the history of Topaz.
Concrete marker
118 West Main Street
This concrete monument dedicated to Topaz was erected in Delta’s City Park in 1976. Unfortunately, the closing date should read 1945, not 1946.
Delta railroad depot
340 North 340 West
Location of Delta railroad depot.
(The depot was demolished, but the foundation remains.)
Palomar
295 West 200 North
The Palomar community center was the site for the Topaz Talent shows.
Corner house
195 North 300 West
The corner house was part of the hospital and later remodeled into a home.
Hospital house
350 West 200 North
This house was also part of the hospital at the Topaz camp.
Hospital house
192 North 400 West
Another part of the hospital. Notice the original backdoor light.
Partial barrack house
170 North 400 West
This is a partial barrack with two doors. A full barrack was 20’ x 120’ with three doors.
Hospital house
111 North 400 West
The center part of this house was part of the Topaz hospital.
Barrack house
375 West 100 South
This remodeled house was part of a barrack.
.
.
Hospital
350 West 100 South
This building was part of the Topaz hospital, including the camp pharmacy. First used as the Odd Fellows hall, then as an American Legion meeting place, the building is now a thrift shop.
Delta Hospital during WWII
220 South 200 West
The lot between the house on the corner and the fence marks where the Delta Hospital was located. It could only accommodate 11 patients. Delta’s population during WWII was about 1500. The hospital was used until 1966.
Small barrack house
363 South 200 West
This house was also part of a barrack. Half of a barrack sold for $250 when the government closed the camp.
Remodeled barrack house
220 South 200 West
The corner house was part of a barrack that has been remodeled.
Remodeled barrack house
363 South 200 West
This small house was also part of a barrack. Half of a barrack sold for $250 when the government closed the camp.
Delta High Talent Exchange
60 North 100 West
Delta’s high school during the war was on the east side of the city park. Talent exchanges brought big casts from Topaz to Delta audiences.
Mess Hall
650 North 100 West
One of the few mess halls left in the area is located in the north side of Delta. Follow 100 West north to Shepherd Lane then turn onto 700 North. You will be able to see the structure from your car.
Photo: Brian Buroker