1938: River Dam Surrounded by Hills California

Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration5s
Price$199 USD
Collection1938 California

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River Dam Surrounded by Hills California — Clip Details

1938 vintage home movie footage from California showing a river dam surrounded by rolling hills under a bright sky. A man in a checkered shirt and hat stands near a wooden fence, observing the water and terrain. The 8mm film captures natural waves and spume, with lush grass and scenic landscape details. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century American life and rural infrastructure, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

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: 5s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 69447319

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: 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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