1953: Knott's Berry Farm California Old Time Mining Entertainment Attraction

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Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationBuena Park, California, United States
Duration16s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1953 California

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Knott's Berry Farm California Old Time Mining... — Clip Details

1953: Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, showcasing a nostalgic mining entertainment attraction. The clip captures guests experiencing a simulated gold prospecting display, with period-appropriate costumes and props reflecting 1950s Americana. Filmed on Super 8mm film, the grainy, authentic quality evokes a sense of historical charm and family fun. This archival footage offers a glimpse into mid-century amusement park entertainment, ideal for documentaries, nostalgic content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 16s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 55121337

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1398 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1953
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1953 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Buena Park, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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