1938: Footage of an Automobile Bridge Passing Over a Railroad Bridge in Oroville, California

Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationOroville, California, United States
Duration30s
Price$199 USD
Collection1938 Oroville California

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Footage of an Automobile Bridge Passing Over a Railroad... — Clip Details

1938: Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Oroville, California, capturing a classic automobile bridge spanning over a railroad bridge in a scenic mountain valley. The clip showcases early 20th-century transportation infrastructure with cars crossing the structure amidst lush trees, rivers, and towering peaks. This authentic archival film offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-1930s Americana, with natural lighting and grainy texture characteristic of 8mm and 8mm home movies. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and vintage transportation studies.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 30s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68817370

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Oroville, California, 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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