Smashed vehicle visible through chain-link security fence, Illinois, circa 1962.
1962 · Illinois, United States
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Orange construction machine and worker at urban clearance site beside brick building, Illinois, circa 1962 — Illinois, 1962
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Orange front-end loader positioned beside a dark multi-story brick building with bare deciduous trees; a human figure stands nearby on debris-covered ground, Illinois, circa 1962.
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Damaged car behind chain-link fence, urban clearance site, Illinois, circa 1962.
1962 · Illinois, United States
Still image · $49
Vehicle behind chain-link fence, urban clearance site, circa 1962.
1962 · Illinois, United States
Still image · $49
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Illinois USA-1962: Smashed Car and Construction Cleanup
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Source format: 8mm.
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Source reel 2325
Reel label: glenn t evans
Year note: 1962
Location note: moline illinois
Period detail
Chain-link security fence, light-colored American vehicle body panels consistent with late-1950s or early-1960s styling, and a large orange front-end loader typical of that era's municipal construction fleet.
Film character
Muted blues and warm orange tones, visible grain, and slight color shift are consistent with 8mm reversal stock exposed outdoors in overcast daylight circa 1962.
Historical context
Illinois cities underwent significant urban-clearance activity in the early 1960s; the damaged vehicle behind a secured fence and nearby heavy machinery may reflect that local context.
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At least one human figure is visible; likeness rights for any identifiable individual require review. No logos or private interiors are apparent, but rights status of the underlying footage should be confirmed before licensing.
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