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Shot on 8mm film in 1953, this vintage home movie captures a weathered informational sign at the Salton Sea in Palm Desert, California. The sign details the sea's elevation at 241 feet below sea level and includes a map of the area. In the background, the calm blue waters of the Salton Sea stretch under a clear sky, with picnic tables and a thatched shelter visible on the sandy shore. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain and color saturation, offering authentic archival footage of mid-century California.
No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.
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