1955: Ocean View Near City with Boats and Coastal Buildings California

Year1955
Decade1950s
LocationCalifornia, United States
Duration10s
Price$199 USD

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Ocean View Near City with Boats and Coastal Buildings... — Clip Details

1955: A vintage 8mm home movie clip capturing a scenic ocean view near a California city, with boats and ships gliding across calm waters under a sky filled with soft clouds. The shoreline features buildings, shops, and lush greenery, including trees and plants along the waterfront. Waves gently lap against the shore, blending natural beauty with early mid-century urban development. This nostalgic footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century coastal life, ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, or archival storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 10s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 73155253

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1449 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: david,alex
Reel-level year note: 1953-1955-1956
Reel-level location note: palm springs california
Date: 1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: California, 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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