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1961: Man Crossing Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge

1961: Man Crossing Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge

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  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCanon City, Colorado, United States
  • Duration17s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Man Crossing Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge — Clip Details

A vintage 1961 8mm film clip captures a man walking across the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City, Colorado. The dramatic suspension bridge spans a deep canyon, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscape. The man appears cautious yet determined as he crosses the high, windy structure, embodying both the thrill and danger of the historic engineering feat. This authentic archival footage showcases the bridge's grandeur and the awe-inspiring beauty of the Royal Gorge National Park, reflecting mid-century American tourism and adventure. The scene evokes a sense of daring and wonder, with the vast sky and rugged terrain enhancing the dramatic atmosphere. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
17s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61742011

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1208 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
#2
Reel-level year note
1961
Reel-level location note
aspen colorado
Date
1961 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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