1968: Firefighters Inspecting Fire-Damaged Home in Wauconda, Illinois | Stockfilm

1968: Firefighters Inspecting Fire-Damaged Home in Wauconda, Illinois | Stockfilm

Firefighters Inspecting Fire-Damaged Home in Wauconda,... — Clip Details

1968: Various firefighters inspect a home destroyed by a devastating fire in Wauconda, Illinois. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures emergency personnel on a ladder assessing the damage, highlighting the aftermath of a tragic disaster. The scene reflects the somber mood of loss and investigation, with officials examining the charred structure. Authentic 1960s Americana, this archival 8mm film offers a nostalgic glimpse into a real-life emergency response, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and retro storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67944800

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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