Chapel exterior with white cross, Illinois, 1962 — 8mm home movie.
1962 · Illinois, United States
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Church exterior with cross and arched door, Illinois, 1962 — Illinois, 1962
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- 1962
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- Illinois, United States
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- Still 3 · 3.20s into the source clip
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8mm footage of a small Illinois chapel circa 1962, white cross and pointed arched door prominent, leafy tree canopy and overcast sky in background.
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Chapel and cross, static shot — Illinois, 1962, 8mm film.
1962 · Illinois, United States
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Chapel exterior, white cross and arched doorway, Illinois, 1962 — 8mm archive.
1962 · Illinois, United States
Still image · $49
Source footage and archive context
Illinois USA-1962: Stone Chapel with White Cross
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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
Light brick construction, minimal ornamentation, and the muted 8mm color palette are consistent with early 1960s American ecclesiastical architecture; no anachronistic elements appear.
Film character
8mm stock delivers cool-shifted, slightly desaturated tones with pronounced circular edge vignetting and visible fine grain, lending a quiet, meditative texture that reads as authentic period footage.
Historical context
Modest brick chapels with prominent exterior crosses were a visible feature of mid-century American community religious life; the simple facade and small scale suggest a local congregation.
Research note
No people are visible; the building may carry architectural copyright if still standing — verify current structure status and consider a property release before commercial use.
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