1952: People Gathered Watching Buildings, California

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Year1952
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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People Gathered Watching Buildings, California — Clip Details

1952 vintage 8mm home movie footage from California showing a diverse group of people gathered outdoors, watching impressive architectural structures under a clear daytime sky. The scene captures mid-century American tourism with palm trees, flags, and towering buildings, reflecting classic 1950s nostalgia. This archival 8mm film offers authentic retro footage of everyday life and public fascination with modern landmarks, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 5s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 69925613

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: miss universe
Reel-level year note: 1952
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1952 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: California, 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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