1949: Large Suspension Bridge Under Construction Deck Work

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Year1949
Decade1940s
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Duration12s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1949 California

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Large Suspension Bridge Under Construction Deck Work — Clip Details

1949: Vintage 8mm home movie footage capturing the construction of a large suspension bridge in San Francisco, California. Workers are seen performing deck installation on the massive steel structure, showcasing mid-20th century engineering and industrial labor. The film highlights the scale of the project, with visible steel girders, bolts, and construction tools. This rare archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into postwar American infrastructure development and the era's mechanical ingenuity. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro vintage projects.

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: 12s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 60565325

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1660 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1949
Reel-level location note: del mar, california,chicago
Date: 1949 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)

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