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1954: A Group of Ducks Swimming in a Pond of Very Blue Water Near a Construction

1954: A Group of Ducks Swimming in a Pond of Very Blue Water Near a Construction

  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationHicksville, New York, United States
  • Duration27s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1954 Hicksville New York
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A Group of Ducks Swimming in a Pond of Very Blue Water... — Clip Details

1954 vintage home movie footage from Hicksville, New York, showing a group of ducks swimming in a vibrant blue pond near an active construction site. The 8mm film captures a rare blend of natural wildlife and early suburban development, with the ducks gliding across calm waters surrounded by greenery. This authentic slice of mid-century vintage offers a nostalgic glimpse into local ecology and community life, with the contrast between nature and construction reflecting early environmental awareness. Ideal for historical documentaries, archival projects, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
Home Movie Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
27s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68190734

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Hicksville, New York, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • ducks
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  • pond
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  • water
  • construction
  • animals
  • birds
  • wildlife
  • freedom
  • reproduction
  • lagoon
  • clean water
  • conservation
  • ecology
  • green
  • islands
  • attraction
  • natural park
  • visitors
  • tourism
  • bird watchers
  • species
  • beauty
  • hunting
  • extinction
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  • hicksville
  • new york
  • USA
  • 1954
  • 8m
  • 1954 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • ducks swimming
  • blue pond water
  • construction site near nature
  • Hicksville New York
  • 1950s wildlife
  • suburban development
  • environmental contrast
  • vintage family film
  • old home movie
  • American nostalgia
  • wildlife conservation
  • bird watching
  • pond ecology
  • mid-century America
  • archival footage
  • historical documentary
  • 1950s family life

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