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1956: Sailing Past a Dock in Florida

1956: Sailing Past a Dock in Florida

  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationFlorida, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1956 in Florida
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Sailing Past a Dock in Florida — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1956 in Florida, capturing a lively waterfront scene at a bustling dock. A group of people, including seamen and spectators, stand along the pier and footway, watching a boat sail past on calm blue waters. The crowd, dressed in period-appropriate summer attire with caps and dresses, waits expectantly as the vessel moves through the harbor. Trees line the shore, and the gentle wind stirs the water, creating a nostalgic slice of mid-century Americana. This authentic archival clip offers a rare glimpse into everyday life and leisure in 1950s Florida, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67663600

Source & Documentation

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Date
1956 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Florida, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • footway
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  • group
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  • 1956
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  • vintage 8mm sailing footage
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  • nostalgic Florida footage
  • period dock activity
  • 1950s seamen
  • vintage crowd watching
  • 8mm film footage
  • classic American life
  • archival home video
  • 1950s Florida tourism
  • vintage pier scene
  • 8mm sailing clip
  • retro documentary footage
  • old film footage
  • vintage Americana

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