| Akron Expressway | ||
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| Catalog #: | 319056 | |
| Clip Number: | 319056-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 526 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Akron, Ohio | |
| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Labor, Skilled CONSTRUCTION: Roads & Highways | |
| Description: | Ground level view of an expressway filmed from the side of the road. A sign that reads "ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD-DANGER BLASTING-TURN OFF 2 WAY RADIOS" is planted in front of the camera. Expressway traffic can be seen in the background. CU of back doors of a van. A sign that reads "EXPLOSIVES" has been mounted on the vehicle. Camera pulls back to reveal a man dressed in a red flannel shirt and hardhat standing behind the van. Shot of man in flannel shirt walking along the expressway. Man carries a long thin pole and some sort of case. As the man is walking, other road crew guys can be seen in the background. They wear hardhats and orange safety vests. Shot of man in flannel kneeling next to a hole. Man prepares explosives. Man reaches into his case and pulls out equipment. | |
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