Katy Jane Mountain Pennsylvania 1963 - needs a cleanup please

[jansel70]

Hi all, this old B&W needs a bit of TLC from someone with more skills than I have.
The power lines in the bottom left are fine, but in the RH bottom area there's some scratches and an unsightly curved shaped scrape/stain. Not sure what's caused this - maybe a coffee cup? It's been as is for the past 50+ years.

Would really appreciate all attempts to bring this pic back.

Many thanks .... Sel

[japeflakes]

Someone will be able to do a much better job but just to get you started:

[McGroger]

My try.
Peter

[jansel70]

Thanks japeflakes and Peter. Both restores look great to me, and certainly much improved on the soiled and worn old original I have. I’m putting together a photo book on the life of my wife's grandfather who emigrated from Wales to the USA, and this is in the area here he lived in Pennsylvania. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into this work.
...Sel

[John-76]

One with only repairs and one with some color, text and a slight mist added.
Cheers,
John

[jansel70]

Hi John, Well, these are pretty impressive. I like that you've chosen to leave the original writing around the edges on the B&W one - gives it some 'original' character. And the colour one is quite stunning. Thanks a lot for taking the time to produce these results, I'm most grateful.
.... Sel

[John-76]

Hi Sel,
Here is the colorized one with the original text in case you'd like it.

Cheers,
JB

[jansel70]

Thanks, John. Yep, love it! Much appreciated.
.... Sel