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1946: Mexican Border Crossing Sign, Shopping Streets, and Classic Car Traffic

1946: Mexican Border Crossing Sign, Shopping Streets, and Classic Car Traffic

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  • Year1946
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationTijuana, Mexico
  • Duration24s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Mexican Border Crossing Sign, Shopping Streets, and... — Clip Details

1946: A vibrant 8mm film clip capturing a bustling street scene at the Mexican border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico. Classic cars navigate busy streets lined with shops, restaurants, and local businesses, including Nicks Cafe. Tourists explore the lively area, reflecting mid-1940s vintage and cross-border tourism. The footage showcases a unique slice of post-war Mexican-American culture, with pedestrians, signage, and vintage automobiles creating an authentic, nostalgic atmosphere. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed productions.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
24s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
60923272

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1946 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Tijuana, Mexico Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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