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.

1

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.

Concrete marker in Delta dedicated to the Topaz Camp
2

Delta railroad depot

340 North 340 West

Location of Delta railroad depot.
(The depot was demolished, but the foundation remains.)

Foundation of the railroad depot in Delta
3

Palomar

295 West 200 North

The Palomar community center was the site for the Topaz Talent shows.

Large community building.
4

Corner house

195 North 300 West

The corner house was part of the hospital and later remodeled into a home.

Small white house, yard, and trees.
5

Hospital house

350 West 200 North

This house was also part of the hospital at the Topaz camp.

A small white house.
6

Hospital house

192 North 400 West

Another part of the hospital. Notice the original backdoor light.

A small green house in Delta
7

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.

A small house and yard.
8

Hospital house

111 North 400 West

The center part of this house was part of the Topaz hospital.

A small house in Delta
9

Barrack house

375 West 100 South

This remodeled house was part of a barrack.
.
.

Small house and yard in Delta.
10

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.

Commercial building in Delta
11

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.

Empty lot near a small house
12

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.

A small house and yard
13

Remodeled barrack house

220 South 200 West

The corner house was part of a barrack that has been remodeled.

A small house and yard
14

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.

A small house and yard
15

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.

A small house surrounded by trees
16

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.

Rural farm building
Topaz Museum exterior

Photo: Brian Buroker

Help Support Our Museum

DONATE TODAY