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1953: Swimming Scene at Cottonwood Pool

1953: Swimming Scene at Cottonwood Pool

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  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCottonwood, Arizona, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Swimming Scene at Cottonwood Pool — Clip Details

A vintage 1953 home movie clip from Cottonwood, Arizona, capturing a lively outdoor swimming scene at a community pool. Children and adults enjoy freestyle swimming and diving under bright daylight, with splashes and swishes in the water. The footage shows a relaxed, jolly atmosphere with people in classic swimsuits, some practicing strokes while others play. This authentic 8mm film offers nostalgic Americana charm, showcasing mid-century family outings and leisure activities in a small-town setting.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67406356

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1953 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
Cottonwood, Arizona, United States 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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  • 1950s Americana

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