1961: Train Float in Parade Minnesota

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Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationMinnesota, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD
Collection1961 Minnesota

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Train Float in Parade Minnesota — Clip Details

1961: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a train-themed float gliding down a main street in Minnesota during a local parade. Spectators line the sidewalks, watching the creative float pass by storefronts and community buildings. The scene reflects mid-century Americana, with classic cars, period clothing, and a festive atmosphere. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into small-town life and community celebrations of the early 1960s. Perfect for documentaries, retro-themed projects, and historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 6s
Pond5 price: from $188 USD
Clip ID: 73344563

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1028 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: mother,sioux falls, pushmobile, duluth in winter, clarence
Reel-level year note: 1960-1961
Reel-level location note: duluth,minnesota
Date: 1961 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: Minnesota, 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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