Cuba-1956: A Grand White Building With A Volkswagen Logo And Tourism Signs

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A Grand White Building With A Volkswagen Logo And... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm footage from Cuba in 1956 captures a grand, multi-story white building with classical architectural details, likely a former automotive factory. The structure features numerous windows, some open, and a prominent Volkswagen logo on the roof. Signs for 'INSTITUTO CUBANO DEL TURISMO' and 'HOTEL LACKARD' are visible at street level, suggesting a transition from industrial to commercial use. The film shows natural film grain, slight color fading, and a static camera view through a window frame, evoking a nostalgic, archival atmosphere of mid-century Cuba.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
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Duration: 5s
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Clip ID: 120973569

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

People visible: No
Logos / trademarks: Yes
Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1956 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location: Cuba Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route: Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1950s Cuba city, travel, automotive commerce, or institutional street-scene requests needing a brief exterior cutaway with visible signage.

Still Frames From This Clip

1956 Cuba 8mm frame showing a pale classical building facade, leafy trees, and street-level signage partly obscured by dark foreground edges. — A pale urban facade with trees and storefront signage, viewed through dark vertical framing.

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