Monarch Pass Continental Divide Sign Photograph #CMO-B4A
Brief Description
This Monarch Pass sign image has been scanned from a photograph that is held in the Coloradotopia archives.
Info
- Date: Circa Late 1940s
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: Original Photograph
- Size: 3.5" x 5"
- ID: CMO-B4A
- Acquisition Date: February 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Scanned with basic cropping, no enhancements.
Image use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
This image was likely captured sometime in the late 1940s. This can be determined by comparing this photograph with others from the era. It is known that this sign was added here by 1948, and replaced by the early 1950s.
Backside
Full Scan
Comments & Discussion
This sign was located on the southern side of US Highway 50. New signs were added on the other side of the road during the mid-1950s. Their location would eventually move back to the southern side. Take note of the direction of each ocean painted on these signs as you view different signs in this archive.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: There is one tear along the top edge upon entry into the archive. The delicate ribbed edging has seen some wear. There is browning of the white surface areas throughout the photograph’s edges on both sides.
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.
