1918 Monarch Pass Continental Divide Sign Photograph #CMO-72918
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Brief Description
This photo was captured in 1918 at the top of Monarch Pass. This summit location was the first of 3 that would eventually be utilized. This route was used between 1880 and 1922.
Info
- Date: July 29, 1918
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: Original Photograph
- Size: 5 3/4" x 3 1/2"
- ID: CMO-72918
- Acquisition Date: November 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Scanned with basic cropping, brightness, contrast adjustments and rotation to the featured version. There are no digital enhancements to full scan version.
Image use restricted. While the image’s copyright has expired, the version which has been scanned and uploaded to this website is the property of this website.
Image Dating Comments
This image is dated based on the date which is developed into the photo.
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Comments & Discussion
Notice the TWO spare tires on the back of this car, and wooden boards that were likely brought along to help cross small ditches or rough terrain. The vehicle is likely a Willys Overland Model 90 from 1917 or 1918.
That’s the US Forest Service logo in the middle of the sign. This was the same sign design that was seen on Tennessee Pass in this photo, as well as on other mountain passes during the era. The altitude appears to read 11,400′.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: There is noticeable damage in the areas near at least one of the corners, but the front surface has a nice even matte surface that is almost entirely free of any cracks or damage. There is slight discoloration on the backside near some of the edges, but this is mild and it is considered especially mild with consideration to the age of the photograph upon arrival into the archives.
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