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Worlds Fair Seattle-1974: A Fountain and Butterfly Sculpture at the 1974 World's Fair

  • Year1974
  • Decade1970s
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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A Fountain and Butterfly Sculpture at the 1974 World's Fair — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1974, this vintage footage captures a striking mid-century modern fountain with water jets flowing from a sculptural white structure, set against a large geodesic dome at the World's Fair in Seattle. The scene unfolds under a deep purple sky, with evergreen trees framing the futuristic architecture. The clip transitions to a bold red butterfly-shaped sculpture, a hallmark of the fair's design, standing against the same twilight sky. The grainy texture and color palette evoke a strong sense of retro nostalgia, offering authentic archival film of the 1974 World's Fair.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
125632461

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: No
  • 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
1974 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
Not recorded Unidentified (Insufficient evidence for a responsible conclusion.)
Location evidence
No location is recorded for this clip.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • fountain
  • sunny
  • butterfly
  • water
  • park
  • day
  • statue
  • buildings
  • landmarks
  • worlds FAIR seattle
  • 1974
  • World's Fair Seattle 1974
  • geodesic dome
  • mid-century modern fountain
  • retro sculpture
  • 1970s architecture
  • vintage 8mm film
  • archival footage
  • historic event
  • Seattle 1974
  • classic home movie
  • retro design
  • public art
  • 1970s nostalgia
  • film grain
  • outdoor sculpture
  • futuristic architecture
  • water feature
  • twilight sky
  • 8mm home movie
  • documentary footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful for 1970s archival requests needing visitor-shot footage of futuristic public art, fountains, and fairground-style architecture for documentary or museum sequences.

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