New Frontier: Community Spirit
8 episodes · Jun 1, 2005
This series gives an account of the efforts made by American cities to promote real estate. Get an insight into the efforts made by cities- Doylestown, Levittown and Detroit at inviting people to come and live there. You will see the Mayor of Detroit himself extolling the virtues of his city. Showcases the city of Rochester and its penchant for cleanliness and spaciousness.
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- S3E1
America Marching On
Jun 1, 2005404mThis short illustrates the enterprising nature of the American business and its expansion through time. Hosted by Lowell Thomas.
- S3E2
A Place To Live
Jun 1, 2005404mA film about slum clearance and new housing projects in Philadelphia. Producer: Documentary Film Productions, Inc.
- S3E3
According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America
Jun 1, 2005404mhe beauty and functionality of asbestos sidewalls. With a visit to Levittown, N.Y. and an interview with Norman Denny, vice president of materials for Levitt & Sons, builders. An excellent film on Fifties standardized building processes. Year: 1952. Length: 00:17:57. Audio: Mono. Color.
- S3E4
Man Of Action
Jun 1, 2005404mAnimated plea for urban renewal connected with 1950s efforts to "redevelop" American city centers. Producer: Transfilm Productions. Year: 1955. Length: 00:13:28. Audio: Mono. Color.
- S3E5
The Quiet Revolution
Jun 1, 2005404mShows how Ford earthmoving equipment helps the builders of Levittown, Pennsylvania achieve great economies of scale. With excellent images of home and infrastructure building. Producer: Ford Motor Company, Tractor and Implement Division. Year: 1956. Length: 00:09:08. Audio: Mono. Color.
- S3E6
Rochester: A City Of Quality
Jun 1, 2005404mTour of the area, concentrating on redevelopment and economic activity. Presents a survey of the city of Rochester, N Y, its history, culture and economic advantages. Explains the role of good planning in the city's development. Sponsor: Rochester Gas & Electric. Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization.
- S3E7
Redwood Estates Promotional Films
Jun 1, 2005404mRedwood Estates near Santa Cruz, California: Real estate promotional film showing scenes of downtown Los Gatos, California, car arriving at the "estates" and shots of recreational activities available, homes under construction, long shots of the estates and homes, roads, automobiles and large sign for the "Redwood Estates"
- S3E8
No Time For Ugliness
Jun 1, 2005404mShows that cities' approaches are marred by billboards and neon signs. Intimates that a demanding citizenry can have these unsightly signs removed. Producer: Peter Yung & Lawrence Ravitz. Year: 1965. Length: 00:23:30. Audio: Mono. Color: COLOR.