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1948: Boats in the Harbor at Lake Mead as Water Level Drops in Desert Reservoir

1948: Boats in the Harbor at Lake Mead as Water Level Drops in Desert Reservoir

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationLake Mead, Nevada, United States
  • Duration28s
  • Price$178 USD
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Boats in the Harbor at Lake Mead as Water Level Drops in... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1948 captures boats in the harbor at Lake Mead, Nevada, as the water level visibly drops in this desert reservoir. The scene shows a serene marina with speed boats and rental vessels, reflecting a mid-20th century vacation lifestyle. The footage highlights early signs of drought and erosion, offering a rare glimpse into the environmental and recreational conditions of the era. This authentic, unedited home movie provides a nostalgic look at American tourism and leisure in the postwar Southwest. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
28s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
58862599

Source & Documentation

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Date
1948 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Lake Mead, Nevada, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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  • 1948
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  • Lake Mead Nevada
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  • serene water
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  • vintage film
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  • documentary clip
  • editorial use
  • environmental change
  • old film
  • rare footage
  • vintage travel

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