1955: Boy Paddling on Swimming Raft Around Hotel Pool

Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration19s
Price$178 USD

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Boy Paddling on Swimming Raft Around Hotel Pool — Clip Details

A vibrant 1955 vintage 8mm home movie clip from Chicago, Illinois, capturing a young boy joyfully paddling on a colorful swimming raft in a hotel pool. The bright blue water contrasts with neon orange and blue tones, evoking the playful energy of a hot summer day. The scene reflects classic 1950s vintage, with nostalgic charm and authentic home movie footage. This archival clip showcases innocent childhood fun, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about mid-century American life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 19s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 57740670

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2375 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: tw ross,
Reel-level year note: 1955
Reel-level location note: morton illinois
Date: 1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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