1968: A House Engulfed in Red Hot Flames and Dark Smoke in Wauconda, Illinois

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationWauconda, Illinois, United States
Duration9s
Price$178 USD
Collection1968 Wauconda Illinois

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A House Engulfed in Red Hot Flames and Dark Smoke in... — Clip Details

1968: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a house in Wauconda, Illinois, engulfed in intense red flames and thick dark smoke as it burns. The footage shows the structure consumed by fire, with billowing smoke rising into the night sky. This dramatic archival clip documents a real-life disaster, offering a raw, unfiltered glimpse of a home lost to flames. The grainy, analog quality of the Super 8 film enhances the emotional weight and historical authenticity. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling about mid-20th century American life and emergencies.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 9s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67944892

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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