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1939: Rushing Water Around a Massive Dam Set in a Rugged Mountainous Area

1939: Rushing Water Around a Massive Dam Set in a Rugged Mountainous Area

  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationWashington, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1939 Washington
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Rushing Water Around a Massive Dam Set in a Rugged... — Clip Details

1939 vintage home movie footage showing rushing water at a massive dam nestled in a rugged, mountainous canyon landscape. The scene captures the raw power of nature and early 20th-century hydroelectric infrastructure in a remote, wild area of Washington state. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into early American industrial development and outdoor tourism. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, and nostalgic storytelling about mid-century engineering and natural beauty.

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
69448770

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1674 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1939
Reel-level location note
mt washington,quebec
Date
1939 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Washington, 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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