Berthoud Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass 16mm Film CFI-23251006
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Brief Description
This film includes footage from Berthoud Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass in Colorado. The original film has been digitized by Coloradotopia.
Info
- Date: c. Late 1950s
- Medium: 16mm Film
- Viewing Length: Approx 1:21
- ID: CFI-23251006
- Acquisition Date: August 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Digitized by Coloradotopia.
Video use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
The Continental Divide signs shown in this film allow it to be dated to approx. 1953 or later.
A 1955 Chevrolet station wagon can also be spotted in this film.
The license place is consistent with the following plates from the area and time period: 1955 Texas, 1957 Colorado, 1959 Kansas.
Comments & Discussion
The first location shown here is unknown, but footage quickly moves to the southern side of Berthoud Pass. The majority of the footage shown in this film is from Rabbit Ears Pass. This includes the Rabbit Ears Pass Continental Divide signs, and the view from the area near the top of the Rabbit Ears.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: No obvious damage to the film reel.
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