1968: Cargo Ships Docked on Lake Michigan

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Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Cargo Ships Docked on Lake Michigan — Clip Details

Vintage 1968 home movie footage from Chicago, Illinois, capturing ships docked at the bay on the calm waters of Lake Michigan. The scene features cargo boats resting on still water, with high-rise apartments and skyscrapers lining the shoreline. Chrome railings, orange cranes, and pulley systems are visible on the docks, emphasizing industrial maritime activity. The 8mm film quality adds a nostalgic, retro charm, showcasing a quiet moment in Chicago's waterfront history. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and archival projects exploring mid-20th century urban life and transportation.

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: 7s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 73743090

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1018 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: chicago,macinaw island michigan
Date: 1968 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: Chicago, Illinois, 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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