1963 Berthoud Pass Continental Divide Sign Kodachrome Slide #CB-6322
Brief Description
This slide shows the Continental Divide sign on top of Berthoud Pass in 1963. The Berthoud Pass Lodge and rope tow can be seen in the background alongside of US Highway 40.
Info
- Date: October 1963
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: Kodachrome Slide
- Size: 35mm
- ID: CB-6322
- Acquisition Date: March 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Scanned with basic cropping, enhancements unknown.
Image use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
This slide has a date of October 1963 ink-stamped on it.
Comments & Discussion
While another slide from 1963 in this archive shows no signs of weathering on the sign, this one, illuminated brightly in the sun, shows that the sign does have some wear visible on it. This sign is similar to other signs that were added during this era on Loveland Pass, Wolf Creek Pass and elsewhere.
This slide was purchased alongside of CB-63H, and the two images were likely captured a few moments apart. There is evidence of a snow dusting visible in the background.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: This slide is in similar condition to CB-63H. Both slides have a fair amount of darkening due to aging on the backside, and some discoloration/bleeding on the front side that looks like it has probably always been there. The date stamp is fading, especially the “Oct” portion, but all of the date stamp is still clearly legible upon entry into the archives.
About the Coloradotopia Archives. The Coloradotopia archives hold a large collection of historical images and items that document Colorado’s automobile history in the mountains. You can read more about the Coloradotopia archive project here.
