Groundbreaking Ceremony in Fillmore District for Prince Hall Apartments (1970)

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Film Date
6/27/70
Film Reference Number
KPIX 102448
Description
KPIX-TV news footage from June 27, 1970 with reporter Ben Williams featuring scenes from the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Prince Hall Apartments in the Fillmore District, at the intersection of Fillmore Street at Golden Gate Avenue. Includes views of Mayor Joseph Alioto and others speaking and breaking grounds in front of residents. This $1.8 million development would provide 92 new apartments. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.

This 16mm reversal film print was transferred in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in October 2022.
Format
16mm newsfilm