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1938: Water Traveling Down Steps at Bonneville Dam, Oregon

1938: Water Traveling Down Steps at Bonneville Dam, Oregon

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationBonneville Dam, Oregon, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1938 Bonneville Dam Oregon
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Water Traveling Down Steps at Bonneville Dam, Oregon — Clip Details

Vintage 1938 8mm home movie footage from Bonneville Dam, Oregon, showing water flowing down a series of steps in a natural cascade. The grainy, monochrome film captures the historic dam's water features with authentic period charm. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century infrastructure and engineering, ideal for documentaries, historical content, or retro-themed projects. The footage showcases classic film texture and movement, reflecting the era's cinematic style.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
11s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
68811893

Source & Documentation

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Date
1938 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
Bonneville Dam, Oregon, 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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