1958-01-21: Blizzard Hits Chicago Illinois
Identifier
F.2012-03-1044
Date Of Production
1958
Abstract
Outtakes from a news broadcast capturing a major snowstorm in 1958, which seems to have hit Chicago particularly hard.
Description
The footage begins with close ups of cars covered in thick layers of snow. Cars and pedestrians are captured trying to make their way through the snow and slush covered streets. An outdoor sign at Chicago American shows the time as 1:42 in the afternoon, with a temperature of 32 degrees.
This sequence is followed by scenes of people shoveling snow in front of their homes. A “Danger No Swimming Not Patrolled Sign” is shown somewhere near the lakefront. Despite the sign, a man can be seen swimming in the snow- and ice-covered lake, wearing only a swimsuit. He is depicted speaking on camera (perhaps to the reporter) for a few seconds.
The film ends with footage of children playing in the snow, and Chicagoans diligently shoveling snow away from their driveways and cars, despite the ongoing snow fall.
This sequence is followed by scenes of people shoveling snow in front of their homes. A “Danger No Swimming Not Patrolled Sign” is shown somewhere near the lakefront. Despite the sign, a man can be seen swimming in the snow- and ice-covered lake, wearing only a swimsuit. He is depicted speaking on camera (perhaps to the reporter) for a few seconds.
The film ends with footage of children playing in the snow, and Chicagoans diligently shoveling snow away from their driveways and cars, despite the ongoing snow fall.
Run Time
5 min 18 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
200 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Negatives
Genre
Form
Subject
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