Vintage Stock Footage

1973 Colorado

It was a dark and stormy night, July 31, 1973, when Colorado was hit by one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in its history. The Big Thompson Canyon Flood, as it would come to be known, was not just another flash flood. It was an event that forever changed the state's approach to flood management and disaster preparedness. But how did this happen? How could a single night's deluge lead to such devastating consequences?

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COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Training Base In Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Training Base In Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Moving Fast On A Road Mountains In The

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Moving Fast On A Road Mountains In The

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Beautiful Mountain And Waterfall

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Beautiful Mountain And Waterfall

Colorado USA (1973): Odd Family Visits Pikes Peak

Colorado USA (1973): Odd Family Visits Pikes Peak

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Helen Hunts Falls Park In Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Helen Hunts Falls Park In Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: A Tunnel Followed By A Forest Covered

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: A Tunnel Followed By A Forest Covered

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: A Cluster Of Wooden Homes Sits On The

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: A Cluster Of Wooden Homes Sits On The

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Classic Car On A Flatbed Trailer That

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Classic Car On A Flatbed Trailer That

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Nature Trip Through Gold Camp Road Near

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Nature Trip Through Gold Camp Road Near

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Driving Through The Tunnel

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Driving Through The Tunnel

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Trees Changing Autumn Colors Run Up An

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Trees Changing Autumn Colors Run Up An

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Helen Hunt Falls Cars Driving

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Helen Hunt Falls Cars Driving

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Small Feathered Friends Take Short Journey

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Small Feathered Friends Take Short Journey

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Old Victor Colo Building

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Old Victor Colo Building

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Traveling Through The Cliffs In The Woods

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Traveling Through The Cliffs In The Woods

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Catching The Castles

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Catching The Castles

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Mom And Son On Main Street View The Valley

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Mom And Son On Main Street View The Valley

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Mountain View Scape

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Mountain View Scape

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Road Through The Mountains

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Road Through The Mountains

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Man Driving A Truck With Sand In It Down

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Man Driving A Truck With Sand In It Down

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Driving Down The Dirt Roads Of A Mountain

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Driving Down The Dirt Roads Of A Mountain

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Gold Camp Road Leads To The Pike Peak Or

COLORADO SPRINGS COLORADO USA .-1973: Gold Camp Road Leads To The Pike Peak Or

Colorado USA (1973): View Of Sign Saying "Welcome To Colorful Colorado"

Colorado USA (1973): View Of Sign Saying "Welcome To Colorful Colorado"

Colorado USA (1973): Welcome Colorful Colorado Car Tree Road Wood Mountain Curve

Colorado USA (1973): Welcome Colorful Colorado Car Tree Road Wood Mountain Curve

Frequently asked questions

What kind of 1973 Colorado footage is available?

Stockfilm preserves authentic 1973 Colorado home movies — 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.

What format was 1973 Colorado footage shot on?

Most 1970s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.

Can I license 1973 Colorado stock footage commercially?

Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.

Where can I download 1973 Colorado archival footage?

Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.