1939: Waterfall Cascading Down Rocks at Lake Tahoe

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Year1939
Decade1930s
LocationLake Tahoe, California, United States
Duration21s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1939 California

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Waterfall Cascading Down Rocks at Lake Tahoe — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1939 capturing a rushing waterfall cascading down rocky terrain at Lake Tahoe, California. The flowing water tumbles over stones into a river below, surrounded by lush trees and rolling hills under a clear sky. This classic archival footage showcases the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada wilderness with authentic period film grain and color. Ideal for historical documentaries, nature projects, and nostalgic storytelling about early 20th-century American landscapes.

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: 21s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 68808026

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1166 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: may
Reel-level year note: 1939
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Lake Tahoe, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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