1968: A House Destroyed by Fire in Wauconda, Illinois

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationWauconda, Illinois, United States
Duration16s
Price$178 USD
Collection1968 Wauconda Illinois

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A House Destroyed by Fire in Wauconda, Illinois — Clip Details

1968: A vintage home movie captures a house in Wauconda, Illinois, engulfed in flames during a dramatic fire. The footage shows intense heat and destruction as the structure burns, with visible smoke and fire spreading rapidly. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival clip offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into a dangerous disaster event from the late 1960s. The scene conveys urgency and loss, reflecting the emotional weight of a home destroyed by fire. This authentic, unrestored 8mm footage is ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic Americana 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: 16s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67944037

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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