Centerfield History

Boy serving hot dogs at an unknown event.

Sorenson Implement Co

Centerfield Opera House

The Opera House and Brooksband Studio. They were located on the corner of Center St and Main.

Centerfield Town Band

Elementary School

Now the Town Hall, located at 130 S Main St.

1959 Aerial View

2001 Aerial View

Centerfield House

Built by A. L. Fjeldsted

July 24th Parade

The annual parade was a really big deal.

Dry Goods Store

Owned by A. L. Fjeldsted. The woman's name is Elma and the boy's Valdo.

Post Office

A.L. Fjeldsted Store

The post office still stands today, but the rest is gone.

Hay Barn

Old Gas Station

This gas station was located where Walker's is today.

Midway Market

It was run by Clariol Amtoft.

Main Street

Oswell Beck Store

Old Rock Church

Known for its unique Mansard style roof, the only of its kind in the county. This building has recently been restored and is for use by the public.

Centerfield's First Basketball Team

Dance Invitation

Centerfield Opera House

The opera house burned down.

Centerfield School

Also burned down.

Sugar Factory

Was located south of Centerfield.

Barlow's

This was the trading post for a long time. It was located on the south side of the Old Rock Church.

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History...

Centerfield has a rich history. The following histories are given by several authors. Although much of the information is shared in these histories, each one includes its own unique information.

History #1

This is an excerpt from the book, "Gunnison Valley's Centennial 1859-1959". It was written in 1959 and offers a unique perspective of Centerfield at that time.

History #2

A balanced history of Centerfield from 1877 to 1990. The author is unknown, and it was most likely written sometime in the 1990's.

History #3

The longest of our collection, it mentions many of the businesses that Centerfield has seen, and of the town's development. History from 1869 to 1926, author is unknown.

History #4

Written as part of an announcement for Centerfield's 1st Annual Founder's Day Celebration, author unknown.

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