1968: Massive Fire Engulfing House in Wauconda, Illinois

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationWauconda, Illinois, United States
Duration10s
Price$178 USD
Collection1968 Wauconda Illinois

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Massive Fire Engulfing House in Wauconda, Illinois — Clip Details

1968: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a dramatic fire engulfing a house in Wauconda, Illinois. The footage shows intense flames consuming the structure, with smoke billowing into the night sky. This rare archival clip offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into a real-life emergency from the late 1960s, showcasing the chaos and urgency of the moment. The grainy, authentic quality of the Super 8 film enhances its nostalgic and historical value, making it ideal for documentaries, historical content, or retro-themed projects.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: 10s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67943768

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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