Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.
BONNEVILLE DAM OREGON-1938: This 8mm home movie footage captures a historic view of the Bonneville Dam during its early operational years. The black-and-white film shows the massive concrete structure and power plant complex beside a river, with water visibly draining through the dam's gates. The scene is framed by a mountainous backdrop, showcasing the industrial scale of the hydroelectric project. The footage exhibits classic 1930s film grain, scratches, and a soft focus, characteristic of vintage home movie recordings. The camera remains steady, offering a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century American infrastructure and energy development.
No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.
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.
Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

More from United States across other decades
1930s footage from around the world
1930s footage also from United States
Clips with similar subjects and themes