1935 Camp Curry Firefall Yosemite National Park 2.5x4.5 Original Photo

Description: An original photo from a 1935 Atlantic to Pacific vacation by four women: Bertha House, Edna Jenkins, Helen Johnson, Eleanor Rhodes. Some of their photos were taken by them and others brought back with them in 1935.Type & Size: A 2.5x4.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good to fair vintage condition. This vintage 1935 photograph captures the famous Camp Curry's Firefall in Yosemite National Park. In this image, visitors are gathered to witness a mesmerizing stream of embers being poured over Glacier Point, resembling a glowing waterfall against the darkened backdrop of the mountain and towering trees. The scene is bustling with parked automobiles and elegantly dressed spectators, indicating a lively tourist event.The Firefall was a tradition at Camp Curry in Yosemite, where hot embers were pushed over a cliff, creating a spectacle that drew visitors from across the country. This practice began in 1872 and went on for almost a century before being discontinued in 1968 due to environmental concerns and to preserve the natural beauty of the park. This photograph is a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era of entertainment in national parks.Visible in the photograph are signs reading "CAMP CURRY" and the words "CAMP CURRY'S FIRE FALL" at the bottom, confirming the location and event. There are no identifiable people named in this image.

Price: 38 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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