1969: Water Tower is a Supported White Sphere Above Trees and Against Sky

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Year1969
Decade1960s
LocationHolland Michigan, United States
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD
Collection1969 Holland Michigan

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Water Tower is a Supported White Sphere Above Trees and... — Clip Details

A vintage 1969 home movie clip from Holland, Michigan, showcasing a distinctive white spherical water tower supported by vertical rods, rising above a treeline against a bright blue sky. The structure's unique zigzag framework and circular tank create a striking contrast with the natural surroundings. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage captures classic mid-century vintage with nostalgic charm, ideal for documentaries, retro-themed projects, or historical content.

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: 5s
Pond5 price: from $188 USD
Clip ID: 73574134

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1020 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1969
Reel-level location note: holland michigan
Date: 1969 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: Holland Michigan, 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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