When tour groups went up the road they made a stop in the vicinity of where present-day Lower and Upper Vista Roads are located. There was a photographer stationed above the road. The tour group exited the car and stood in front of it and a photo was taken. On the downhill return, the proofs were ready and they could go home with their souvenir photo, appropriately dated. Here are some examples:
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In this photo there are three Crystal Park vehicles lined up for photos and a private car stopped headed downhill. |
This is not one of the professional "souvenir" photos like the others, but rather a personal photo taken by a tour participant. It was taken at the "Gateway" at the top of the road, where the pavement ends today. Dated Aug,1913.