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ALABAMA 1937 - HEART OF THE CONFEDERACY
Scenes of Alabama in the 1930's with its historic buildings, southern people and way of life in the South.
(public domain films) 1937 BW 10min |
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| keywords: travelogue, travel, alabama, southern culture |
ALASKA - OUR NORTHERN OUTPOST
Documenting the state of Alaska, nick named "The Last Frontier", from its history, people, culture and strategic importance to the U.S. in relation to its vast resources and military bases.
(public domain films) 1959 BW 27 min |
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| keywords: united states, state of alaska, anchorage, eskimo people, dew, distance early warning radar station, air base |
ALASKA FLIGHT 1934 - AIR AND GROUND TOUR
Under the command of Lt. Col. H.H. Hap Arnold a flight is commissioned to aerial map parts of Alaska as well as numerous on-the-ground scenes of landscapes and buildings of Alaska.
(public domain films) 1934 BW 10min (SILENT) |
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| keywords: domestic destinations, alaska, glaciers, wilderness |
ALEXANDRIA - CITY OF UNDERSTANDING
Travelogue scenes of the historic city of Alexandria Virginia in the 1950's as city leaders recognize the contributions made to the social and economic development of Alexandria by the Army and the soldiers living in the area.
(public domain films) 1950s BW 28 min |
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| keywords: domestic destination, scenic travelogue, city of alexandria virginia, mount vernon, pentagon |
BIG RIVER
The Mississippi River plays an essential role as the main artery for a vast inland river navigation and commerce system.
(public domain films) 1963 15 min BW |
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| keywords: mississippi river, barge traffic, tug or towboats, river barges, riverboats, steam powered paddle wheel boat |
CALIFORNIA
Traces the history of California with scenes of its scenic beauty, natural rescources, agricultural production and landmark cities.
(public domain films) 1970's 30 min COL |
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| keywords: california, scenic landscapes, education, industrial factory, factories, beaches, disneyland, yosemite, recreation |
CATALINA ISLAND
Santa Catalina Island, a rocky island off the coast of Southern California and a famous tourist attraction.
(public domain films) 1990's COL 8 min |
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| keywords: california, catalina island, avalon harbor, town of avalon, grazing buffalo |
CENTRAL PARK - A NEW YORK LANDMARK
New York Central Park where the people of New York gather to relax, socialize and take part in recreational activities plus scenes of iconic areas and fountains in the park.
(royalty free stock footage) 1990's COL 14 min |
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| keywords: new york city, manhatten, central park, the great lawn, sailboats, roller skating, bethesda water fountain |
CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK CITY
Highlighting the recreational facilities in New York Citys' Central Park and its citizens and visitors enjoying them to the fullest.
(public domain films) 1949 10 min BW |
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| keywords: place, new york state, city, new york city, place, central park |
CITY OF NECESSITY - CHICAGO 1961
Chicago in 1961: marketplace of the mid-west, hub of big business, and a mecca of culture in the 1960's. Chicago skyline.
(public domain films) 1961 22 min BW |
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| keywords: chicago, chicago skyline, housing project, inner-city poverty |
COLORADO - LAND OF THE LONG LOOK
Travelogue of Colorado, people, places and things to do; from rodeo and river rafting to automobile racing to winter sports.
(public domain films) 1978 11 min COL |
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| keywords: united states, colorado, homestake silver mine, rodeo, bronc riding, bull riding, river rafting, skiing |
COLUMBIA RIVER, THE
Bonneville Power Administration explains use of dams for irrigation, navigation, flood control and power development.
(public domain films) 1949 BW 21 min |
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| keywords: columbia river, snake river, dams, flood control, grand coulee dam, dust bowl era, depression era |
DEATH VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Death Valley, California is a land of extremes. With summer temperatures averaging well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit as well as being the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere at 282 feet below sea level and the driest place in North America.
(public domain films) 1936 11 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: united states, california, death valley, ghost towns, abandoned mines, mule train, indian charcoal kilns |
DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT
Travelogue to this world famous monument where the visitor can see a visual record the Earths geological history as well as skeletons of ancient dinosaurs up close and personal.
(public domain films) 1955 - 1965 24 min COL |
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| keywords: united states, utah, colorado, dinosaur national monument, dinosaur bones, petroglyphs, rock carvings |
DOWN MOBILE WAY - ALABAMA
Civilian Conservation Corps CCC in the Mobile Alabama area as they make large scale improvements and the building of State Parks as well as scenes of Alabama commercial shipping and commerce.
(public domain films) 1935 BW 10min |
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| keywords: mobile alabama, civilian conservation corps ccc, port of mobile, gulf state park, atmore state prison farm |
FLORIDA: THE SUNSHINE STATE
Travelogue of 1930's Florida and landmarks as well as how its budding tourism industry thanks to the civilian conservation corps.
(public domain films) 1938 29 min BW |
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| keywords: united states, florida, beaches, tourism, tourists, ccc, civilian conservation corps, florida tourist destinations |
GEOGRAPHY OF NEW ENGLAND
Scenic images, informative maps and geography of the region in addition to how its resources are used by a growing industry.
(public domain films) 1951 11 min BW |
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| keywords: keywords: region of new england, resources, farming, manufacturing, logging |
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK- CIRCA 1940's
Known as the "Crown Jewel" of the National Park System, go back in time to visit its treasures of mountain peaks and alpine lakes.
(public domain films) 1940's 60 min COL |
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| keywords: place, montana, park, glacier national park, camping, hiking, touring |
GRAND CANYON AND NATIVE AMERICAN DANCERS
A visual document of a horseback tour of the Grand Canyon and ending with a demonstration of Native American ritual dance.
(public domain films) 1985 22 min COL (SILENT) |
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| keywords: arizona, grand canyon, touring, horseback, native americans, indians, native american dance |
HARLEM, N.Y.C.
Harlem, a legendary New York City neighborhood that figures prominently in African American history and culture.
(public domain films) Early 1960s 37 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: harlem, lennox avenue, club baron, mt. olivet church, count basie's, lido bar and grill, apollo theater |
HAWAII - 1978
Scenic travelogue of the big island of Hawaii and Maui in 1978 from the coast line to the volcanic wilderness.
(public domain films) 1978 10 min COL |
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| keywords: hawaii, big island hawaii, maui, mauna kea golf course, para-sailing, hawaiian dancers, hawaiian sunset, beaches |
HOLLYWOOD AND LOS ANGELES
Tour of iconic Hollywood and surrounding Los Angeles with the famous Hollywood Sign, Grauman's Chinese Theater, Capitol Records and more.
(royalty free stock footage) 1990's COL 9 min |
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| keywords: california, hollywood, los angeles, grauman's chinese theater, hollywood sign, capitol records, krko radio tower |
HOLLYWOOD
A tourist-eye view of 1980's downtown Hollywood featuring Mann's Chinese Theater, Hollywood Sign and the Walk Of Fame.
(public domain films) 1985 9 min COL |
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| keywords: california, hollywood, hollywood sign, manns chinese theater, hollywood walk of fame, palm trees |
LAS VEGAS: NIGHT-TIME ON THE STRIP
Night on the Las Vegas strip with its bright lights, famous casinos and flickering show marquees.
(public domain films) 1990's COL 13 min |
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| keywords: united states, nevada, city of las vegas, night on the strip, vegas casinos |
LOS ANGELES - CITY OF DESTINY
The beauty of 1940's Los Angeles in full color from its orchards and vineyards to the vibrant city life and iconic landmarks that make the City of Angels a unique city in America and so L.A.
(public domain films) 1949 COL 31min |
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| keywords: california, los angeles, l.a., city of angels, freeways, farmer's market, santa anita park, beaches, swimming pool |
MIAMI BEACH, FL - AERIAL TOUR
Aerial views of Miami Beach Florida with aerial shots of neighborhoods, buildings, expressways, waterways and more.
(royalty free stock footage) 1990 COL 9 min |
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| keywords: united states, florida, miami beach, miami river, downtown, miami airport, aerial views |
MORE THAN A FRIENDSHIP - ITALY IN AMERICA
A young Italian journalist arrives in America for a travelogue of New York City and landmarks while highlighting Italian-American businesses and cultural influences in the Big Apple.
(royalty free stock footage) 1957 COL 17min |
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| keywords: united states, new york city, italian-americans, little italy businesses |
NAPA VALLEY - VINEYARD SCENICS
Low aerial view of a Napa Valley vineyard, California wine producing region with close-up of bunches of vine grapes.
(royalty free stock footage) 1990's COL 12 min |
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| keywords: united states, california, napa valley, vineyards, grapes, hot air balloon, wine cellar, oak wine barrels |
NEW ENGLAND HOLIDAY 1945
Sports, recreation and entertainment venues for new englanders in the 1940's from swimming to horseback riding to winter skiing.
(public domain films) 1945 10 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: summer camp, canoe racing, waterslide, water slide, sail boats, horseback riding, lobster trapping, beach combing |
NEW ORLEANS 1917 - 1921
City of New Orleans in the early 1900s with points of interest such as Canal Street, Metarie Cemetery and shots of the levee system.
(public domain films) 1917 - 1921 16 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: new orleans louisiana, electric trolley cars, canal street, exchange alley, royal street, jackson square, levee system |
NEW ORLEANS - 1978
Scenic travelogue of the city of New Orleans in 1978 from night scenes on Bourbon Street to a Jazz And Heritage Festival.
(public domain films) 1978 9 min COL |
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| keywords: louisana, city of new orleans, electric street car, jazz band musicians, bourbon street, mardi gras, horse racing |
NEW ORLEANS 1985
Slice of life moments from the City of New Orleans with street scenes, street musicians, plantation house and ferry boats.
(public domain films) 1985 19 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: city of new orleans, horse and buggy, street performers, plantation house, st. james ferry |
NEW ORLEANS - FRENCH QUARTER
French Quarter of the the City Of New Orleans with its historical architecture, street scenes, unique people and places.
(public domain films) 1990's COL 12 min |
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| keywords: louisiana, city of new orleans, french quarter, statue general andrew jackson, sea food restaurant |
NEW ORLEANS - TRAVEL BY TROLLEY
Street scenes of New Orleans in the 1990's, much of the footage shot from trolley cars. Street sign at intersection of Bourbon and Orleans street, New Orleans architecture and more.
(royalty free stock footage) 1990's COL 7 min |
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| keywords:united states, louisiana, city of new orleans, trolley car, street car, cable car |
NEW YORK CITY - 1958
Scenes of the city, New York Stock Exchange, people, traffic, construction and city at night.
(public domain films) 1958 6 min BW COL (SILENT) |
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| keywords: new york city, new york stock exchange, people, traffic, construction, port authority helicopter, statue of liberty |
NEW YORK CITY SCENES
Street scenes of 1940's New York City with people walking on sidewalks amidst street traffic, rare footage of a 1948 Cadillac Meteor ambulance, transit bus mass transportation, elevated trains and more.
(public domain films) 1948 BW 9 min |
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| keywords: new york city, street scenes, 1948 cadillac meteor ambulance, nyc el, elevated train, mass transit, buses |
NEW YORK CITY - 1940's
Vintage footage of the New York City skyline of iconic skyscrapers with ships, ferries and boats passing in the foreground below.
(public domain films) 1940's BW 7min |
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| keywords: new york city, the big apple, nyc skyline, staten island ferry, empire state building, new york city waterfront |
NEW YORK CITY - 1940's - THE WONDER CITY
A travelogue of 1940's New York City sights and landmarks with scenes of New York City Harbor, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Broadway, Wall Street, Skid Row and more.
(public domain films) 1940's BW 9min |
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| keywords: united states, new york city harbor, statue of liberty, ellis island, broadway, wall street, skid row, times square |
NEW YORK CITY - 1960's
Vintage iconic street scenes of 1960's New York City with ice skaters at Rockefeller Center, Long Island Expressway, Times Square, Grand Central Station and more.
(public domain films) 1960's BW 11min |
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| keywords: new york city, queensboro bridge, ice rink rockefeller center, grand central station, statue of liberty |
NORTH EASTERN STATES
Educational lifestyle and geography film centered on New England in the 50’s.
(public domain films) 1950's 9 min BW |
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| keywords: north east, north eastern states, fishing, agriculture, manufacturing, airport |
ONE MAN FILMS PRESENTS
THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK, N.Y.
Though famous for a legendary rock concert held in 1969, Woodstock, New York is a very hip artist colony in its own right.
(public domain films) 1970's min BW |
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| keywords: catskill mountains, town of woodstock n.y., woodstock playhouse, maverick concert hall, sculptures |
PEOPLE OF THE ARCTIC - THE ESKIMO IN ALASKA
This 1958 film reflects the change the airplane and modern transportation brought to the people of Alaska and to an Eskimo family living in Point Barrow Alaska.
(public domain films) 1958 BW 28 min |
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| keywords: alaska, native eskimo, dog sled, point barrow, eskimo village, alaska blanket toss |
PHILADELPHIA - LIFESTYLE 1958
Lifestyle scenes from the Philadelphia area from workers at a General Electical plant to a Mobile Gas Station to shopping.
(public domain films) 1958 6 min COL (SILENT) |
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| keywords: workers, general electric plant, forklift, office buildings, drive in bank teller, gas station, window display, suburbia |
SAN FRANCISCO AND CABLE CARS
Streetcar travel in San Francisco, California. Scenes of houseboats, Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline.
(public domain films) 1985 20 min COL (SILENT) |
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| keywords: california, san francisco, sausalito, san francisco bay, marin county, golden gate bridge, crowne plaza hotel |
SAN FRANCISCO: IN THE CITY - SCENICS
Beauty shots of the city of San Francisco from it iconic cable cars to historic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Alcatraz Island and more.
(public domain films) 1990's COL 21 min |
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| keywords: united states, california, city of san francisco, alcatraz island, lombard street, cable cars, san francisco bay |
SOUTH BRONX - 1965
Life in 1960's South Bronx with its crowded conditions, poverty and other social issues facing all its citizens.
(public domain films) 1965 29 min BW |
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| keywords: new york city, south bronx, el train, pigeon coop, shoe shine stand, stick ball, drug abuse |
SOUTH WESTERN STATES
Educational lifestyle and geography film highlighting the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas in the 1950’s.
(public domain films) 1950's 11 min BW |
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| keywords: south west, southwest, south western states, southwestern states, farming, oil production, sheep, dairy |
ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY - THE EIGHTH SEA
Documents the building of the St. Lawrence Seaway that includes the dredging and deepening of the river channel, building giant ship locks, construction of a hydroelectric dam.
(public domain films) 1958 BW 28 min |
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| keywords: st. lawrence seaway, hydroelectric dam, excavation, rock blasting, heavy construction |
STORY OF THE DESERT
1930 travelogue of the desert climate around the World with scenes of the desert and Navajo Nations in New Mexico, reclamation dam project in Oregon the Nile River valley in Egypt and more.
(public domain films) 1930 BW 18min |
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| keywords: environment, desert climate, ford tri-motor passenger plane, navajo nation, new mexico deserts |
TAHTONKA - PLAINS INDIANS CULTURE
The Plains Indians and their buffalo culture from pre-horse period to decimation of the buffalo by white hunters to Wounded Knee.
(public domain films) 1966 27 min COL |
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| keywords: plains indians, tahtonka, buffalo, hide hunters, mountain man, mountain men, thost dance, wounded knee |
THIS IS MY COUNTRY - AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
The dawn of a new day across America starting with a farm family at dinner table in the West and ending with the Statue of Liberty in a backdrop of fireworks.
(public domain films) COL 6 min |
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| keywords: united states, america, landmarks, scenics, new york city, mt. rushmore, washington d.c,, statue of liberty |
THIS LAND OF OURS - CONNECTICUT
Within its compact borders, Connecticut has forested hills, urban skylines, shoreline beaches and white-steeple colonial churches.
(public domain films) 1940's 10 min BW |
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| keywords: state of connecticut, landmarks, industry, manufacturing, schools, farming, shoreline beaches, churches |
WASHINGTON D.C. - CITY OF THE WORLD
A classic tour in color of our nation’s capitol; Washington, D.C.
(public domain films) 1964 14 min COL |
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| keywords: city, washington d.c., landmark, landmarks, land mark, land marks, memorial |
WASHINGTON, D.C. WINTER SCENES
Seasonal visual delights as our countrys' famous landmarks are wreathed in pristine layers of a snowy winter wonderland.
(public domain films) 1966 7 min COL |
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| keywords: city, washington d.c., winter, snow, landmark, landmarks, land mark, land marks, memorial |
WASHINGTON MONUMENT
AND NATIONAL AIRPORT
The Washington Monument as see from the tidal basin, while at the Washington National Airport planes take off and land.
(public domain films) 1985 11 min COL (SILENT) |
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| keywords: city, washington d.c., washington monument, washington national airport, boeing 727, boeing 737 |
WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES
HOST FOR THE 1984 OLYMPICS
A travelogue of the City Of Los Angeles California in the 1980's aerial view and ground views of typical street scenes.
(public domain films) 1980s COL 25 min |
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| keywords: city of los angeles, l.a. freeways, la memorial coliseum, santa anita racetrack, los angeles police, mayor tom bradley |
WORLD TRADE CENTER REMEMBERED
The World Trade Center starting out as an ambitious construction project to becoming a New York City icon of economic prosperity.
(public domain films) 1970's 8 min COL |
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| keywords: new york city, twin towers, wtc, construction, skyscrapers |
