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1940: Water Wheel Powered by Waterfall

1940: Water Wheel Powered by Waterfall

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  • Year1940
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationIdaho Falls, Colorado, United States
  • Duration12s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Water Wheel Powered by Waterfall — Clip Details

1940: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from Idaho Falls, Colorado, showing a waterfall-powered water wheel in motion. The mechanical wheel turns steadily, driven by flowing water, powering a small mill or industrial apparatus. This rare archival footage captures early 20th-century technology and rural energy use, blending natural power with mechanical ingenuity. The slow, rhythmic movement of the paddles and wheel illustrates early sustainable energy solutions. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic vintage projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Slow motion
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
12s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
60238160

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1940 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Idaho Falls, Colorado, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
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