1967 Hoosier Pass Continental Divide Sign Slide #CHP-672
Brief Description
The image on this slide was captured in 1967 at the top of Hoosier Pass. It shows the original historical marker and the newer Continental Divide sign next to it. A row of stones that is not seen in some other photos from the 1960s can be seen running across the ground in front of the sign.
Info
- Date: Aug. 1967
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: Cardboard-Mounted Slide
- Size: 35mm
- ID: CHP-672
- Acquisition Date: April 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Scanned with basic cropping, digital color correction and brightness enhancements.
Image use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
This slide’s cardboard has an ink stamp development date of August 1967. A few very small patches of snow can be seen in the background in the far distance, indicating the photo was likely captured in July or August.
Comments & Discussion
Take note of the following details regarding the brown sign’s stone base: The largest part is made from many stones, but below that, the whole thing rests on a solid slab. That slab shows some discoloration. That discoloration is likely caused by minerals and sediments from the stones above. The discoloration can be used when trying to date other photos from this pass’s summit.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: The slide’s cardboard has a horizontal line above the image on the front. There is a manufacturing imperfection just above the ’67’ which looks like a dark marking to the naked eye. However, under magnification it can be seen that this is a missing piece of material that appears to be a natural defect from the manufacturing process. There is no browning or obvious signs of aging yet on the slide as it is being entering into the archive.
About the Coloradotopia Archives. The Coloradotopia archives hold a large collection of historical images that document Colorado’s auto history in the mountains. You can read more about the Coloradotopia archive project here.
