1938: Huge Pointy Skyscraper Sits High Above All Other Buildings in Cleveland

Year1938
Decade1930s
LocationCleveland, Ohio, United States
Duration8s
Price$199 USD
Collection1939 Cleveland Ohio

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Huge Pointy Skyscraper Sits High Above All Other... — Clip Details

1938: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a towering, pointy skyscraper dominating the Cleveland, Ohio skyline. The massive structure rises high above surrounding buildings, showcasing early 20th-century architectural ambition. This historic footage offers a nostalgic glimpse of urban growth and architectural innovation in a classic American city. The grainy, authentic quality of the 8mm film enhances its archival charm, making it ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 8s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 73816023

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1001 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1937-1938-1939
Reel-level location note: Cleveland
Date: 1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, 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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