1957: Various Workers Atop a Structure Installing Shingles

Year1957
Decade1950s
LocationBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Duration13s
Price$199 USD
Collection1957 Birmingham Alabama

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Various Workers Atop a Structure Installing Shingles — Clip Details

1957: Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Birmingham, Alabama, showing a team of male roofers working atop a structure. Workers in period-appropriate clothing use hammers and tools to install shingles on a residential roof. The scene captures manual construction labor during the mid-20th century, with clear views of roofing techniques and equipment. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into American blue-collar work life, ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or vintage vintage projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 13s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 72912940

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1068 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: home construction 909 landale rd., jh wisdom
Reel-level year note: 1957
Reel-level location note: birmingham alabama
Date: 1957 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, 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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