1964 Loveland Pass Continental Divide Sign Kodachrome Slide #CL-23A
Brief Description
Captured in 1964, this image shows the brown Continental Divide sign at the top of Loveland Pass. The western side of the pass can be seen in the background on a mid-summer blue sky day.
Info
- Date: 1964
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: Kodachrome Slide
- Size: 35mm
- ID: CL-23A
- Acquisition Date: Feb. 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Scanned with basic cropping, some digital dirt/grime removal from the sky.
Image use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
This slide is ink-stamped “Aug 64H”. The background, with no snow visible, is consistent with what would be expected in a photo captured in August.
Comments & Discussion
This sign was installed by the US Forest Service between 1956 and 1957. It is supported by 4 vertical posts that are mounted on a stone base.
This sign was repainted sometime between 1960 and 1963. It would remain in place until the summer/fall of 1965. There have been at least 6 more signs that would follow this one including the present-day sign.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: There are no signs of aging visible to the naked eye on the cardboard, aside from the fading of the ink stamp for the date. While the date stamp is about 25% faded, all other markings including the Kodak brand colors appear to have held their color fairly well. Fading of the ink appears genuine under a loupe.
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.
