1957: A Man Working in a Room with Tile Walls, Birmingham Alabama

Year1957
Decade1950s
LocationBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Duration9s
Price$199 USD
Collection1957 Birmingham Alabama

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A Man Working in a Room with Tile Walls, Birmingham Alabama — Clip Details

A man in a uniform works inside a room with tiled walls during a 1957 construction project in Birmingham, Alabama. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this archival home movie captures a worker using tools and a pole to apply plaster or tile, showcasing mid-century craftsmanship. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday labor and building techniques of the era, with authentic period details in clothing and materials. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or editorial use exploring 1950s American life and construction culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 9s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 72913052

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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