About This Vintage Postcard
The West Portal of the Moffat Tunnel is prominently featured in this mountain scene at the foot of Berthoud Pass. Carved through the Continental Divide, this 6-mile railroad tunnel revolutionized travel between Denver and Western Colorado by bypassing the treacherous grades of Rollins Pass. The concrete portal bears the dates 1923 and 1927, marking the beginning and end of the monumental four-year construction project that remains a cornerstone of American railroad engineering.
Details
Era: Linen (1937)
City: Winter Park (vicinity)
State or Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Topic: Moffat Tunnel, West Portal, Berthoud Pass, Middle Park, Colorado Railroads, Engineering Landmarks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colo.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Lithograph
Additional Information
The back of the card highlights the tunnel's dual purpose: not only did it provide a vital railroad connection between the two halves of the state, but it also serves as a conduit to bring water from the western slope to the eastern slope. This uncirculated piece captures the tunnel's industrial significance amidst the pine forests of the Rocky Mountains.
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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