Shot on 8mm film in 1969, this vintage home movie captures a construction scene in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A large dirt mound borders a body of water, with a brick building visible on the left. Workers in casual attire use a hose to spray water onto a stone-lined embankment, likely for erosion control or site preparation. The footage shows a muddy, industrial riverside environment with a rustic, authentic feel, characteristic of mid-century amateur film.
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