1968: Lake Zurich Fire Engine in Wauconda

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Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationWauconda, Illinois, United States
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1968 Wauconda Illinois

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Lake Zurich Fire Engine in Wauconda — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1968 showing a red fire engine with 'Lake Zurich' printed on the side, parked in Wauconda, Illinois. The footage captures a classic American emergency vehicle in a small-town setting, with visible wheels, ladder, and official markings. This nostalgic 8mm home movie offers authentic retro Americana, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or vintage film projects. The scene reflects mid-20th century community safety and local firefighting culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 5s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67944829

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 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Wauconda, Illinois, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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