Quiet yard before tree work begins; chain barrier in foreground, house and ladder behind.
1962 · Illinois, United States
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Men at the tree base; one crouching, one standing, with the house and ladder at left — Illinois, 1962
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- 1962
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- Still 4 · 4.60s into the source clip
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Two men near a tree in a 1960s Illinois suburban yard; one crouches at the base while another stands alongside; chain fence and house exterior visible.
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1962 · Illinois, United States
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Men work near the tree; one crouches at the base while another stands alongside.
1962 · Illinois, United States
Still image · $49
Source footage and archive context
Illinois USA-1962: Men Cutting Large Tree as Children Play
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Source format: 8mm.
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Location documentation · estimated
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Source reel 2325
Reel label: glenn t evans
Year note: 1962
Location note: moline illinois
Period detail
The decorative chain-and-post yard boundary, mature shade trees, and mid-century house exterior with wooden ladder suggest an early-1960s Midwestern suburban residential property.
Film character
Warm, slightly oversaturated 8mm color with visible grain and mild lens softness; steady framing with minimal camera movement suggests a stable, unhurried shooting position.
Historical context
Chainsaw-assisted tree removal by suburban homeowners became more common in the early 1960s, reflecting post-war residential expansion and widespread do-it-yourself home maintenance culture.
Research note
Adult faces are visible at mid-range; a likeness review for any identifiable individuals is advised before editorial or commercial use. The setting appears to be private residential property.
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