1938: Progress in the City! Washington

Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationWashington, United States
Duration16s
Price$199 USD
Collection1938 Washington

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Progress in the City — Clip Details

1938: Progress in the city! WASHINGTON — vintage 8mm home movie footage capturing industrial construction in a bustling urban landscape. Cranes lift heavy metal beams against a backdrop of towering structures and waterways, showcasing early 20th-century infrastructure development. Monochromatic and grainy, this historic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-1930s American city life, with a focus on engineering, transportation, and urban growth. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 16s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 69447671

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: Washington, 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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