1972: People on the Water with Sailboats at Williams Pier, Chicago, Illinois | Stockfilm

1972: People on the Water with Sailboats at Williams Pier, Chicago, Illinois | Stockfilm

People on the Water with Sailboats at Williams Pier,... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1972 capturing a lively lakeside scene in Chicago, Illinois. People enjoy the water near Williams Pier, surrounded by sailboats gliding across the lake. Lush green trees and rolling hills frame the shoreline, evoking a nostalgic summer day. The grainy, authentic quality of the 8mm film enhances the retro charm, offering a rare glimpse into mid-70s leisure life. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about American family vacations and waterfront culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 13s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68148898

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1405 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: planes,lake geneva,colby,brookfield zoo,shrman,lincoln park
Reel-level year note: 1972
Reel-level location note: illinois
Date: 1972 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Chicago, 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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