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1949: River Flood High Waters Destroying Yellow Camping Cabins.

1949: River Flood High Waters Destroying Yellow Camping Cabins.

  • Year1949
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration24s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1949 California
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River Flood High Waters Destroying Yellow Camping Cabins — Clip Details

1949: River flood high waters destroying yellow camping cabins. Vintage 8mm home movie footage from San Francisco, California, capturing a dramatic natural disaster as rising floodwaters engulf and damage yellow camping cabins. The storm-induced overflow overwhelms drainage systems, submerging structures and illustrating the destructive power of nature in the 1940s. This rare archival clip offers a raw, unfiltered look at a historical environmental event, showcasing deep water, soaked homes, and the aftermath of a dam break. Authentic 8mm film grain and period-specific visuals provide a nostalgic, documentary-style record of mid-century vintage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
24s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
60565573

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1660 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1949
Reel-level location note
del mar, california,chicago
Date
1949 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Francisco, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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