Crane cab and worker seen from a home-movie viewpoint at an open worksite.
1936 · California, United States
Still image · $49
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Worker stands near the rail-mounted crane as the machinery fills the right side of frame — California, 1936
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- 1936
- Location
- California, United States
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- Still 2 · 1.80s into the source clip
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Rail-mounted crane equipment appears in silhouette against a bright open California landscape, with a worker near the lower frame.
The source is catalogued as 8mm home movie. This frame appears 1.80 seconds into the clip. Watch the source footage below to see the surrounding action.
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The crane cab passes through the frame with a worker positioned near the track level.
1936 · California, United States
Still image · $49
The crane's boom and suspended assembly move across the high-contrast home-movie frame.
1936 · California, United States
Still image · $49
Source footage and archive context
California USA-1936: Industrial Crane Mounted on Train
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Source format: 8mm home movie.
Browse the collection: 1936 California.
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Period detail
The footage may show 1930s earthmoving work, with a rail-mounted crane, boxy operator cab, open worksite and workers in period hats or work clothes.
Film character
Black-and-white 8mm texture shows heavy grain, strong contrast, soft focus, slight handheld framing and visible frame borders from the original film scan.
Historical context
The clip visually places mechanized construction equipment and workers in an open California landscape without confirming the project or company involved.
Research note
People and possible equipment markings are visible, so likeness, trademark or production-use review may still be needed separate from copyright status.
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