Grain Belt Beer Premium sign against blue sky, Illinois, c.1962.
1962 · Illinois, United States
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Motorboat on calm Illinois lake, 1962; Grain Belt sign partially visible at lower edge — Illinois, 1962
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- 1962
- Location
- Illinois, United States
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- Still 1 · 0.40s into the source clip
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8mm home movie frame circa 1962, Illinois: white motorboat on calm lake, cumulus clouds, tree-lined shore, with Grain Belt Beer Premium sign partially cropped at the lower edge.
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Source footage and archive context
Illinois USA-1962: Lakeside Boating and Grain Belt Beer Sign
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Source format: 8mm.
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Date documentation · estimated
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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 Grain Belt Beer 'Premium' diamond sign matches the brand's mid-century logo design; the open-deck motorboat and house exterior staircase are consistent with early 1960s styling.
Film character
Classic 8mm color rendering with slightly oversaturated blues and greens, visible grain, natural-light inconsistency, and dark frame edges consistent with mid-century 8mm film.
Historical context
Grain Belt Beer was a Minneapolis-based regional brand distributed across the Upper Midwest; its presence at an Illinois lake site reflects its reach into neighboring states' recreational venues.
Research note
The Grain Belt Beer trademark is actively owned; the editorial versus commercial use distinction applies, and the current trademark holder should be confirmed before any commercial licensing.
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