Skip to content
Stockfilm logo
Search
Home / Clips / ...
Skip to content
Stockfilm logo
Search
Home/Browse/1936: Unemployed Depression Era Men Gathering Under Bridge in Tryon, North Carolina
1936: Unemployed Depression Era Men Gathering Under Bridge in Tryon, North Carolina

1936: Unemployed Depression Era Men Gathering Under Bridge in Tryon, North Carolina

  • Year1936
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationTryon, North Carolina, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1937 Tryon North Carolina
License on Pond5
Boards
Need 10+ clips? Send your brief and get a curated shortlist →

Stockfilm licenses the rights identified in the applicable agreement. Additional use-specific review may be required. See the Licensing Guide and Archive Integrity.

Unemployed Depression Era Men Gathering Under Bridge in... — Clip Details

1936: Unemployed men gather under a bridge in Tryon, North Carolina, during the Great Depression. This vintage 8mm film captures a somber moment of hardship, with men standing in groups, some leaning against the structure, reflecting the economic despair of the era. The scene reflects the struggles of laborers and veterans during the 1930s, showcasing a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the daily life of the destitute and homeless. The footage offers a poignant look at American society during a time of widespread poverty and limited infrastructure, making it a powerful archival resource for documentaries, history projects, and editorial content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
60693525

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2065 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
cb hill jr,2nd horseshow
Reel-level year note
1936
Reel-level location note
tryon north carolina
Date
1936 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Tryon, North Carolina, 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)

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

View source reel contextOpen Clip Documentation RecordRequest source informationAsk about direct-license availability

Topics & Keywords

  • 1936
  • Unemployed
  • depression
  • derelict
  • men
  • hanging
  • bridge
  • Workers
  • gang
  • gathering
  • spot
  • laborers
  • waiting
  • bay
  • tough
  • lifestyle
  • rough
  • economics
  • choices
  • poor
  • poverty
  • destitute
  • homeless
  • veterans
  • infrastructure
  • architecture
  • modern
  • transportation
  • 1930s
  • unique
  • tv
  • news
  • history
  • 1936 depression era
  • unemployed men 1930s
  • Great Depression footage
  • derelict workers
  • homeless men 1930s
  • bridge gathering 1936
  • Tryon North Carolina
  • 8mm film archive
  • vintage 1930s footage
  • economic hardship
  • poverty in America
  • unemployed veterans
  • historical documentary clip
  • archival 8mm film
  • Americana history
  • 1930s laborers
  • social struggle
  • vintage home movie
  • old film footage
  • 1930s America

Visually Similar Clips

Next in archive →Aerial Tramway Palm Springs California USA-1964: Mountainside View Of Desert Landscape
Stockfilm logo

Real 8mm and Super 8 home movies restored for documentary, agency, museum, and production work. Preserving family film since 2015, and built to stay online for the next hundred years.

Archive Updates

New collections, notable finds, and licensing notes from the Stockfilm archive.

Explore

  • Browse
  • Curated Collections
  • Top 100 Clips
  • Comedies
  • Archive Index

By Decade

  • 1930s
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s

License

  • Licensing Guide
  • Marketplaces
  • Compare Sources
  • Request Footage
  • AI Training Data
  • FAQ

Create

  • AI Clip Analyzer
  • Rough Cut Builder
  • Footage Brief
  • Project Boards
  • Filmmaker Tools
  • Documentary Grant

For Professionals

  • For Archival Producers
  • APA Member Benefit
  • Archive Integrity
  • Visual Memory Index
  • Archive Methodology
  • Licensing Guide
  • Submit a Production Brief
  • Contact Stockfilm

Learn

  • Blog
  • Visual Memory Index
  • Filmmaker Showcase
  • Case Studies
  • Resources & Guides
  • How We Preserve

About

  • About Us
  • The 100-Year Commitment
  • Partner Program
  • Contact
  • Careers

Follow

FacebookXLinkedInYouTube
© 2026 StockfilmFor AI AgentsDigital DeliveryReturns & RefundsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsCompliance

Discover Related Footage

Same Location, Different Era

More from United States across other decades

1943: Santa's Workshop Hammering and Sawing Toys on Staten Island1943: Santa's Workshop Hammering and Sawing Toys on Staten Island1943 · Staten Island, New York, United States1943: Navy Sailor Slyly Eating Turkey Leg Makes Girlfriend Laugh1943: Navy Sailor Slyly Eating Turkey Leg Makes Girlfriend Laugh1943 · Staten Island, New York, United States1943: Crazy Grandma Holding Chickens Passing to Grandpa, Staten Island1943: Crazy Grandma Holding Chickens Passing to Grandpa, Staten Island1943 · Staten Island, New York, United States1943: Retired World War I Veteran Denied Holding Granddaughters' Hand, Staten Island1943: Retired World War I Veteran Denied Holding Granddaughters' Hand, Staten Island1943 · Staten Island, New York, United States

Same Era, Different Location

1930s footage from around the world

1937: Nazi Officer Poses with Women in 1930s Berlin1937: Nazi Officer Poses with Women in 1930s Berlin1937 · Berlin, Germany1937: Brother Meets Happy Sister on City Streets in Berlin, Germany1937: Brother Meets Happy Sister on City Streets in Berlin, Germany1937 · Berlin, Germany1937: Railroad Leaving Station Passengers Wave Goodbye From Train Cars. Berlin,1937: Railroad Leaving Station Passengers Wave Goodbye From Train Cars. Berlin,1937 · Berlin, Germany1937: Freiburg Breisgau Apollo Sprudel Business Storefront Sign1937: Freiburg Breisgau Apollo Sprudel Business Storefront Sign1937 · Berlin, Germany

Most Similar Clips

1930s footage also from United States

1938: California oil drilling fields steel derrick tower rigging.1938: California oil drilling fields steel derrick tower rigging.1938 · Long Beach, California, United States1939: Harvard University Band Marching Street Drums Sousaphone Trombones1939: Harvard University Band Marching Street Drums Sousaphone Trombones1939 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States1939: Politician Handsome Man Cheered by Adoring Crowd1939: Politician Handsome Man Cheered by Adoring Crowd1939 · Albany, New York, United States1936: Men Working on Railroad in California1936: Men Working on Railroad in California1936 · California, United States

You May Also Like

Clips with similar subjects and themes

1933: Bonnie & Clyde Depression Era Couple Posing with Guns1933: Bonnie & Clyde Depression Era Couple Posing with Guns1933 · Denver, Colorado, United States1936: Couple Grocery Shopping from Fruit Store Walking with Bags of Food1936: Couple Grocery Shopping from Fruit Store Walking with Bags of Food1936 · Denver, Colorado, United States1936: Man Shovels Snow in Fedora and Scarf During Winter Storm in Saxton, Pennsylvania1936: Man Shovels Snow in Fedora and Scarf During Winter Storm in Saxton, Pennsylvania1936 · Saxton, Pennsylvania, United States1938: Paperboy Depot Center Busting with Kids Making an Extra Buck1938: Paperboy Depot Center Busting with Kids Making an Extra Buck1938 · Elyria, Ohio, United States