1969: A Jet of Water Rotates a Star-Shaped Object Like a Ferris Wheel

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Year1969
Decade1960s
LocationSacramento, California, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1969 California

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A Jet of Water Rotates a Star-Shaped Object Like a... — Clip Details

A vintage 1969 home movie clip from Sacramento, California, showing a jet of water rotating a star-shaped object in a manner reminiscent of a Ferris wheel. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage captures a playful demonstration of hydraulic force and mechanical ingenuity. The scene highlights the interplay between water power and motion, showcasing a creative, inventive experiment with a decorative, star-shaped device. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century curiosity and DIY innovation, perfect for documentaries, retro-themed content, or historical 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: 6s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70561393

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1343 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: #9,easter,grandma granpa visit,spring rainbow,opening day,little league,baseball
Reel-level year note: 1969
Reel-level location note: clarendon hills, illinois, woodland hills, california
Date: 1969 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: Sacramento, 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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