1968: A Fire Drenched in an Area of Wauconda, Illinois

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationWauconda, Illinois, United States
Duration14s
Price$178 USD
Collection1968 Wauconda Illinois

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A Fire Drenched in an Area of Wauconda, Illinois — Clip Details

1968: A vintage home movie clip from Wauconda, Illinois, captures a dramatic fire scene in an outdoor area. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows intense flames engulfing a section of land, with thick smoke rising into the air. The raw, unfiltered quality of the Super 8 footage conveys a sense of urgency and danger, typical of amateur archival recordings from the late 1960s. This authentic slice of Americana offers a nostalgic yet alarming glimpse into a local emergency, perfect for historical documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 14s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67943661

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1137 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: barn building darrell rd
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: illinois
Date: 1968 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Wauconda, Illinois, 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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