1957: A Group of Hardworking Men Building a Brick Wall in Birmingham, Alabama

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Year1957
Decade1950s
LocationBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Duration19s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1957 Birmingham Alabama

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A Group of Hardworking Men Building a Brick Wall in... — Clip Details

1957: A group of hardworking men in white shirts and hats labor outdoors on a construction site in Birmingham, Alabama. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this archival footage captures a team laying bricks and building a wall with tools and gloves, showcasing mid-century American labor and craftsmanship. The scene reflects the era's industrial spirit and everyday work life, preserved in classic Super 8 style with authentic period details and nostalgic charm.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 19s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72913287

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 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: Birmingham, Alabama, 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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