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1957: Western USA mountain mining boomtown.

1957: Western USA mountain mining boomtown.

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCripple Creek, Colorado, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Price$178 USD
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Western USA mountain mining boomtown — Clip Details

1957: A vintage 8mm film clip from Cripple Creek, Colorado, capturing a serene moment of a woman relaxing on a docked boat in a mountain mining town. The scene reflects a peaceful 1950s leisure lifestyle, with the woman sitting calmly, enjoying the warm, windy day. The footage showcases classic Americana nostalgia, with a retired woman savoring a quiet vacation moment on a pleasure boat. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting highlight its authentic archival quality, offering a rare glimpse into mid-century Western USA life. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
15s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
62360097

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1306 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1956-1957
Reel-level location note
colorado
Date
1957 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Cripple Creek, Colorado, 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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