1971: A Blue Background Board Mentioning the Forge Motel Name

Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration7s
Price$199 USD
Collection1971 New York

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A Blue Background Board Mentioning the Forge Motel Name — Clip Details

1971: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from New York featuring a blue background board with bold white text announcing the Forge Motel. The retro sign displays the motel's name in a classic 1970s font style, capturing a nostalgic slice of everyday life. The footage showcases the era's commercial signage design, with vibrant colors and a handcrafted aesthetic typical of local businesses. This archival 8mm home movie offers authentic period detail, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1970s urban life and roadside culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 73751191

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1008 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1971
Reel-level location note: new york,vermont,new hampshire,maine
Date: 1971 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York, 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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