1938: Ridge Top View of Lake Tahoe in the Rocky Mountains, California

Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationLake Tahoe, California, United States
Duration17s
Price$199 USD
Collection1937 Lake Tahoe California

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Ridge Top View of Lake Tahoe in the Rocky Mountains,... — Clip Details

1938: A stunning vintage 8mm home movie view from a ridge top overlooking Lake Tahoe in California, showcasing the lake's deep blue waters surrounded by rocky mountains, dense pine and fir forests, and low-lying clouds on a bright sunny day. This classic archival footage captures the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada region with authentic period film grain and color, offering a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century outdoor recreation and landscape photography. Ideal for historical documentaries, nature features, and retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 17s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68819264

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: Lake Tahoe, 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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