1964: Boxes of Light Floating in Air with Tag Line World'S Fair, New York City

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Year1964
Decade1960s
LocationWorld'S Fair, New York City, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1964 New York

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Boxes of Light Floating in Air with Tag Line World'S... — Clip Details

Vintage 1964 home movie footage from the World's Fair in New York City, capturing a mesmerizing display of illuminated boxes floating in the air. These glowing objects, suspended by wires, create a futuristic and dreamlike atmosphere, with a visible tag line reading 'WORLD'S FAIR, NEW YORK CITY.' The scene, shot on 8mm film, showcases mid-century modern design and innovative lighting technology. This archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into the era's optimism and technological wonder, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Interior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 69388666

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1070 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: worlds fair
Reel-level year note: 1964-1965
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1964 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: World'S Fair, New York City, 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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