1972: Historic Harmony Borax Works Factory Mining Operation

Year1972
Decade1970s
LocationDeath Valley, California, United States
Duration8s
Price$178 USD

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Historic Harmony Borax Works Factory Mining Operation — Clip Details

1972: Historic Harmony Borax Works in Death Valley, California — vintage 8mm home movie footage capturing the abandoned mining operation. The clip shows the decaying industrial ruins, fenced-off grounds with barbed wire, and remnants of the historic borax mining site. This rare archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1970s vintage, showcasing the quiet, desolate landscape of a once-active factory now left to decay. Ideal for documentaries, history projects, and nostalgic content about American industrial heritage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 8s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 59706476

Source & Documentation

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Date: 1972 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: Death Valley, California, 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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