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1936: Flooded Factory Along Swollen Creek

1936: Flooded Factory Along Swollen Creek

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  • Year1936
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationPittsburg, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Flooded Factory Along Swollen Creek — Clip Details

1936: Flood closes down old factory along the banks of the high water creek. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a dramatic moment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as rising waters inundate a brick manufacturing plant near a swollen creek. The black-and-white footage shows the destructive power of nature on industrial infrastructure, with floodwaters engulfing the factory grounds and surrounding trees. The scene reflects the era's blend of urban development and environmental vulnerability, offering a rare glimpse into 1930s American life and industrial history. The grainy, hand-held quality of the Super 8 film adds authenticity and emotional weight, making it ideal for historical documentaries, archival projects, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
58204952

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Date
1936 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Pittsburg, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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