1952: Hydroelectric Dam in California

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration13s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Hydroelectric Dam in California — Clip Details

1952 vintage 8mm home movie footage from California showing a massive hydroelectric dam with water held back at its face. The clip captures the scale and engineering of mid-century infrastructure, with a focus on the dam's structure and the surrounding landscape. This archival film offers a nostalgic glimpse into American industrial history, showcasing the power of water management in the early 1950s. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro Americana projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Close-up
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 13s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67805492

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: miss universe
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1952 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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