1955 Kodachrome Film Berthoud Pass, Highway 6, Grand Junction #CFI-23251004
Brief Description
This film has been digitized from a Kodachrome film that was created in 1955. Footage on this film includes Berthoud Pass, US Highway 6, Grand Junction and Glenwood Canyon.
Info
- Date: 1955
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: 8mm Kodak Kodachrome Film
- Reel Length: 25 ft.
- Viewing Length: Approx. 3:58
- ID: CFI-23251004
- Acquisition Date: August 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Digitization outsourced.
Video use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
This film has been dated based on handwritten and stamped dates on the box. The outside has ‘1955’ written on it, and the inside has a development date of March 16, 1955.
Comments & Discussion
The box has some mislabeling. There is no skiing at Loveland Ski Area on this film, and the opening footage is most definitely from Berthoud Pass. The inside of the box appears to get it right…
The opening footage includes the Indian Peaks Wilderness and the double chairlift at the Berthoud Pass Ski area, although that is hard to see.
After that, the film jumps to this well-photographed location that is seen in the trio of photos below. This route has been used for US Highway 6 as well as the modern interstate.
Also included in this film: a location someplace in/near Grand Junction, Main St. in downtown Grand Junction, and a train ride into Glenwood Canyon alongside the Colorado River. The railroad through Glenwood Canyon is primarily single track, so this film also shows the train waiting at a siding for another train to pass before continuing through the canyon.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: The box is in reasonable condition, similar to the other 3 from this lot. There is no major damage and no obvious repairs to the film.
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