Beach and pier, Quebec, c.1952.
1952 · Quebec, Canada
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Beach and pier, Quebec, c.1952 — Quebec, 1952
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- 1952
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8mm home-movie frame, circa 1952, Quebec beach with wooden pier extending across mid-frame and pavilion building at centre.
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Beach and pier, Quebec, c.1952.
1952 · Quebec, Canada
Still image · $49
Beach and pier, Quebec, c.1952.
1952 · Quebec, Canada
Still image · $49
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Quebec Canada-1952: Wooden Pier Extends into Ocean on Gloomy Day
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1952 Quebec Canada.
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Location documentation · estimated
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Source reel 1570
Reel label: dr. mc petersen
Year note: 1952
Location note: florida,washington dc,canada
Period detail
A long wooden pier carrying what appears to be a mid-century pavilion-style building spans the mid-ground; no signage or vehicles are visible, though the 8mm color stock is consistent with early 1950s home-movie practice.
Film character
Heavy 8mm grain, a pronounced blue-grey color shift, and flat low-contrast exposure give the footage a washed-out, time-worn quality consistent with early 1950s color home-movie stock.
Historical context
Mid-century resort piers along Canadian coastlines often featured pavilion structures for seasonal recreation; the building here may reflect that regional pattern, though the specific location cannot be confirmed from visual evidence alone.
Research note
No people or legible signage are visible; the pier and pavilion structure may constitute identifiable private or municipal property, and the stated Quebec location should be independently verified before making specific geographic claims.
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