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1956: San Francisco Chinatown Architecture on Main Street

1956: San Francisco Chinatown Architecture on Main Street

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  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1952 San Francisco California

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San Francisco Chinatown Architecture on Main Street — Clip Details

1956: Authentic vintage 8mm home movie footage from San Francisco's Chinatown, capturing classic mid-century architecture along the main street. The clip shows pedestrians strolling past traditional shops and restaurants, with classic American cars parked along the curb. This rare archival glimpse into 1950s urban life highlights the cultural vibrancy of the ethnic neighborhood, showcasing its unique blend of heritage and daily activity. Ideal for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, and vintage storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
15s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
60332660

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1449 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
david,alex
Reel-level year note
1953-1955-1956
Reel-level location note
palm springs california
Date
1956 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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