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1939: Steam Shovel and Crane Moving Concrete After Disaster

1939: Steam Shovel and Crane Moving Concrete After Disaster

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSteep Falls, Maine, United States
  • Duration18s
  • Price$178 USD
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Steam Shovel and Crane Moving Concrete After Disaster — Clip Details

1939: Steam shovel and construction crane operate at a rebuilding site in Steep Falls, Maine, following a disaster. Vintage 8mm home movie footage captures workers in period attire moving concrete blocks and debris, with steam-powered machinery and a smoking pipe-wielding crane operator. The scene reflects early 20th-century construction technology and community resilience. Filmed on 8mm film, this rare archival clip offers authentic vintage from the late 1930s, showcasing industrial progress and manual labor in a small-town setting.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
18s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
59903384

Source & Documentation

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Date
1939 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
Steep Falls, Maine, 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.
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Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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