1957: A Man Applying Plaster During Construction Work in Birmingham, Alabama | Stockfilm

1957: A Man Applying Plaster During Construction Work in Birmingham, Alabama | Stockfilm

A Man Applying Plaster During Construction Work in... — Clip Details

A man works diligently on a construction site in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1957, applying plaster to a wall with a trowel. He wears gloves and focuses on leveling the surface, surrounded by cement blocks, soil, and wooden planks. The vintage 8mm footage captures the gritty, hands-on labor of mid-century construction, showcasing tools and materials typical of the era. This authentic home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday work life during the 1950s, with natural lighting and candid movement. Ideal for historical documentaries, archival projects, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 72913727

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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