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Everyday scenes in Haifa, Palestine, 1930s

Workers are seen inside a factory, a group sings together, while camel caravans and modern automobiles share the street. Haifa developed rapidly into an industrial and urban center of the British Mandate of Palestine during the 1930s, driven by increased Jewish immigration from Europe. The city's port was significantly expanded in this period, attracting new settlers who advanced agriculture, trade and industry. The juxtaposition of traditional camel transport and modern vehicles reflects the swift transformation of the region.

Period
c. 1933–1935
Credit
The March of Time (Outtakes)US National ArchivesPublic Domain (NARA) · Digitalisierung und Bearbeitung: © zb Media GmbH

Specifications

Clip name
HFE011383
Length
0' 15"
Aspect Ratio
0:1
Frames per Second
23.98 fps
Chroma Subsampling
yuv422p10le
Resolution
1920 × 1080
Format
MOV
File Size
348,265,768 bytes
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