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1939: Bank of America Building in San Francisco

1939: Bank of America Building in San Francisco

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  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSan Francisco, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Bank of America Building in San Francisco — Clip Details

1939 vintage film footage of the Bank of America building in San Francisco, showcasing its grand facade with a massive display of California state symbols. The iconic structure features classical columns, ornate lettering, and a prominent entrance under a clear sky with scattered clouds. Pedestrians walk past the landmark, which includes a mural, advertisement board, and banners. The scene captures early 20th-century commercial architecture, with trees, flowers, and ocean views in the background, offering a nostalgic glimpse of pre-war San Francisco.

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Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
72516229

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Date
1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
San Francisco, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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