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SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA-1937: Two male construction workers operate a red 8mm film-era drilling rig in an orchard. Dressed in period work clothes and caps, they coordinate to lift a large wooden pole using the machine. The scene captures a moment of manual labor under a clear blue sky, with green trees in the background and a weathered metal barrel in the foreground. Shot on vintage 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century industrial work.
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