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1962: A Train Passes Near a Family at San Pedro, California Zoo

1962: A Train Passes Near a Family at San Pedro, California Zoo

  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSan Pedro, California, United States
  • Duration16s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1962 California
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A Train Passes Near a Family at San Pedro, California Zoo — Clip Details

1962: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a sunny day in San Pedro, California, where a family enjoys a cheerful outing at the zoo. Children and adults observe exotic animals in cages, with red signs and lush green trees framing the scene. The footage shows a train passing nearby, adding motion and excitement to the nostalgic Americana moment. This authentic slice of mid-century family tourism reflects the era's joy and curiosity, preserved in classic 8mm film with natural daylight and a warm, jolly atmosphere.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
16s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67850948

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1236 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
disneyland
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1962 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
San Pedro, California, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • zoo
  • tourism
  • people
  • outdoor
  • family
  • outing
  • daylight
  • sunny
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  • entertainment
  • jolly
  • red
  • cages
  • wild
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  • thrill
  • trees
  • species
  • observing
  • tourist
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  • child
  • sign board
  • grass
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  • SAN pedro
  • california
  • 1962
  • home video
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  • San Pedro California zoo
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 1960s home movie
  • train at zoo
  • family tourism
  • outdoor adventure
  • red sign board
  • animal cages
  • children observing
  • sunny day
  • natural scenery
  • retro Americana
  • nostalgic footage
  • 8mm home video
  • vintage film
  • historic 1960s
  • classic home movie
  • archival footage
  • editorial use
  • documentary clip
  • family entertainment
  • jolly atmosphere
  • outdoor activity
  • wild animals
  • 1960s nostalgia
  • California tourism
  • vintage 8mm
  • red train
  • grassy area

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