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1937: San Francisco Harbor with Buildings on the Shore

1937: San Francisco Harbor with Buildings on the Shore

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Price$188 USD
  • Collection1937 San Francisco California
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San Francisco Harbor with Buildings on the Shore — Clip Details

1937: A vintage 8mm home movie view of San Francisco Harbor, showcasing a calm daytime scene with numerous buildings lining the shore. The camera captures the expansive water, gentle waves, and prominent maritime structures under a clear sky. This classic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse of early 20th-century urban waterfront life, with a mix of commercial and residential architecture along the bay. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting reflect authentic home movie quality from the era, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
15s
Starting Price
$188 USD
Clip ID
68805160

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1937 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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  • documentary clip
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  • vintage film
  • San Francisco bay
  • 1930s America

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