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FAIRY FANTASIES IN STONE-BRYCE NATIONAL PARK

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Panorama of valley, mountains in background - view of trees. “Cedar Breaks National monument, in southwestern Utah, combines rock and forest beauty.” View of forest of cedar trees - car driven on road through forest - view of forest from moving car - car parked in front of lodge - cars and people on overlook in mountains, mountain scenery - close-up of rock formations - panorama of scenery. “Bryce Canyon National Park, two hours distant by motor, provides a greater thrill of individual discovery.” People walking out of lodge - people sitting on bench looking at view. “A horseshoe bowl 1,000 feet deep filled to the brim with fantastic natural carvings.” Views of rock formations. “An outstanding example of ‘rain-drop’ erosion -- soft, porous rock ‘quarried’ and ‘blasted’ by falling water under quick temperature change.” Panoramas and close-ups of rock formations - ranger looking at rocks - ranger looking at loose rock surface. “Frequent torrential rains in spring and fall create surface water floods which undercut the formations.” Views of different formations - stream and small waterfall. “This natural beauty enthusiast brought his own novel device to enjoy the ‘Rim-road’ drive.” Man sitting on chair fastened to front fender - car driven down road - stopping at overlook - views of mountain scenery, people - couple climbing on formations, panorama of scenery. “Foot trail parties explore the wonders of the canyon floor under guidance of National Park Service naturalists.” Group of people in gazebo looking at scenery - ranger leading group of people - close-up of rock formation. “‘Wall Street’ -- deep, dark, mysterious -- is the last port of call on the trip --” Hikers in deep narrow canyon - hikers and formations. [1937]

  • Part of Ford Motor Company Collection, Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects

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