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1939: Burning Building Firemen Water Hose Spray Smoke Crowd Watches.

1939: Burning Building Firemen Water Hose Spray Smoke Crowd Watches.

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationAlbany, New York, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1939 New York
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Burning Building Firemen Water Hose Spray Smoke Crowd... — Clip Details

1939: A dramatic vintage 8mm film clip captures a burning building in Albany, New York, with firemen battling intense flames using water hoses. Thick smoke billows into the sky as a worried crowd watches from a safe distance, their expressions reflecting panic and concern. The scene conveys the urgency and danger of a destructive fire in a 1930s urban neighborhood. The raw, unfiltered footage offers a powerful glimpse into community response during a crisis, showcasing the bravery of firefighters and the emotional impact on onlookers. This archival film provides authentic historical context for documentaries, historical projects, and nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
9s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
61896806

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1676 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
jane
Reel-level year note
1939
Reel-level location note
new york,washington
Date
1939 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Albany, New York, 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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