Chicago Snow - Scenes Suburbs and Loop. Snow Removing Machinery, Dumping from Trucks in Chicago River 2-3-61
Identifier
F.2012-03-1654
Date Of Production
February 3 1961
Abstract
This film documents heavy snowfall in Chicago on February 3, 1961.
Description
This film begins with shots of the Chicago River beneath the Wabash Avenue Bridge and the Chicago Sun-Times building visible in the background. Footage shows municipal trucks dumping excess snow into the river, and tractors clearing N. State St. near the State-Lake Theatre and the Chicago Theatre. The film concludes with footage of residents clearing snow on the Far North Side, and includes a brief shot of Queen of All Saint School.
In reaction to 6-7.5 inches of snowfall, the city utilized 400 pieces of snow plowing and removal equipment and 1,000 personnel. The city estimated the snow removal cost between $600,000 and 700,000.
In reaction to 6-7.5 inches of snowfall, the city utilized 400 pieces of snow plowing and removal equipment and 1,000 personnel. The city estimated the snow removal cost between $600,000 and 700,000.
Run Time
7 min 22 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
263 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Trims and Outs
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
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