Der Matterhorn, July 1 1959
The Matterhorn was still brand spankin' new on July 1 1959 (it opened on June 14th, only about two weeks earlier!). I think I still see some bubble-wrap on it over there on the side. We've become jaded over the years and have forgotten how spectacular this must have looked to the hu-mans back in the day. You can see the Yacht Bar, and at the top of the Matterhorn is a silhouetted climber. Stop sitting around and dance or somethin'.
The sun has set, but the Matterhorn is bathed in the last peach-colored glow reflected from the sky. Looks pretty nice, huh? 
3 comments:
What a great way to start a grey and rainy day down south! A sunny picture of everybody's favorite faux pluton, the Matterhorn.
That sunset photo is truly iconic!
You're right Maj we take it's mountain majesty for granted and Vaughn's right the 2nd pic is iconic but then both pics do, really - and ok Major, I'll meet you at the Yacht Bar and we can git up & clog!
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