Delta in Delta County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Leslie J. Savage Big Bell Collection
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2020
1. Leslie J. Savage Big Bell Collection Marker
Died: January 22, 1969
Married: Sallie L Noble, Oct 10 1906
Three daughters: Annie Laura, Martha, Leslie Janie
Several abiding interests formed the structure of
Leslie J Savage's life: his family, him community - the
making and keeping of significant friendships all over
the United States -- and his bells.
Banker - Businessman - Community Developer
Special Projects
☆ Black Mesa Highway 92
☆ Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument
☆ Crawford Reservoir - Smith Fork Irrigation Project
☆ Fruitland Mesa Project
☆ Board of Trustees for the State Colleges
Erected by Delta County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1969.
Location. 38° 44.588′ N, 108° 4.2′ W. Marker is in Delta, Colorado, in Delta County. It is on 3rd Street east of Main Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the Delta County Museum grounds. Touch for map
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Western Slope. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert E. Lee Steamboat Bell (here, next to this marker); Delta Jail - 1890 (a few steps from this marker); Mangum Memorial Wind-Chime (a few steps from this marker); Central School Bell (a few steps from this marker); Site of Farmers and Merchants Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 326 Main, 100 Years a Hardware Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delta County Bank Building (about 300 feet away); Simpson-Sanders Bldg. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delta.
Regarding Leslie J. Savage Big Bell Collection. There is historical information on the marker about Savage's public service, but no historical information provided about the bells that were part of his personal collection.
Also see . . . Biography of Leslie J. Savage at Savage Library, Western Colorado University. (Submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2020
2. Leslie J. Savage Big Bell Collection and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
