1935 Berthoud Pass Inn Photograph CB-35BK
Brief Description
This photograph from 1935 shows the Berthoud Pass Inn and a small filling station that were located alongside US Highway 40 at the summit of Berthoud Pass.
Info
- Date: June 26, 1935
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: Original Photograph
- Size: 3 9/16" x 2 1/2"
- ID: CB-35BK
- Acquisition Date: August 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Images that do not include the black album paper have been scanned. Images with the black paper have been photographed in a light box.
Image use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that includes the date June 26, 1935.
Comments & Discussion
While the sign above the gas pump is illegible in this photo, it should be noted that there appears to be a topper sign of some kind above it that is not seen in most other photos.
The black paper is from an album. The backside has another photograph label and 4 mounting holds for the corners of another photo.
Background: This inn was built in 1925, and was torn down in 1938. Skiing on the pass had already become a popular recreational activity here by 1935, but the first rope tow for the Berthoud Pass Ski Area was not added until 1937.
Also Read: In Depth History of Berthoud Pass
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: Slight discoloration due to aging around the backside edges. The front surface has virtually no scratching or cracking visible to the naked eye, and it has retained most or all of its glossiness as of arrival into the archives.
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