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1954: A Large Crowd Gathered Seaside to Watch Boats Racing Near the Shoreline

1954: A Large Crowd Gathered Seaside to Watch Boats Racing Near the Shoreline

  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration16s
  • Price$178 USD
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A Large Crowd Gathered Seaside to Watch Boats Racing... — Clip Details

1954: A large crowd gathers along the New York shoreline to watch a thrilling boat race, capturing the excitement of mid-century nautical competition. The vintage 8mm footage shows spectators lining the coast, cheering as sailboats and motorboats speed across the blue ocean under a clear sky. This authentic slice of everyday life highlights teamwork, speed, and the joy of maritime recreation during a sunny holiday weekend. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting evoke the era’s charm, offering a nostalgic glimpse into 1950s leisure and seaside culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
16s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67443106

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
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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