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1965: Men Using Heavy Equipment to Dig Ditch on Highway

1965: Men Using Heavy Equipment to Dig Ditch on Highway

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  • Year1965
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationMexico
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Men Using Heavy Equipment to Dig Ditch on Highway — Clip Details

1965: Men work along a rugged Mexican highway using heavy machinery to dig a large ditch. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures construction laborers operating a backhoe in a dusty, sunlit landscape. The scene reflects mid-century infrastructure development with a focus on teamwork and manual labor. Authentic 1960s archival footage showcasing male contractors in outdoor conditions, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century road construction in Mexico.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68148238

Source & Documentation

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Date
1965 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Mexico Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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