1958: Railway Line Through Mountains in Chicago

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Year1958
Decade1950s
LocationChicago, United States
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Railway Line Through Mountains in Chicago — Clip Details

Vintage 1958 8mm home movie footage from Chicago, Illinois, capturing a scenic view of transportation facilities along a railway line. The clip shows train tracks winding through a landscape of hills, trees, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky. A building and construction elements suggest mid-century infrastructure development. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into American rail transport history, perfect for documentaries, historical projects, and retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 5s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72914229

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Date: 1958 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location: Chicago, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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