[Paulin Cleaners to Build Twin Shops]
Date Of Production
1955
Abstract
A film by William Paulin showing the construction of twin buildings at 6817 and 6821 Pershing Road in Stickney, IL. These were occupied by Village Cleaners and Villa Nova Pizza, which are also shown in operation.
Description
Begins with a newspaper dated Wednesday, June 29, 1955 focusing on an article titled “Paulin Cleaners To Build Twin Shops.” The construction of these shops is shown, followed by footage of the businesses housed in them - Village Cleaners, which was owned and operated by the Paulins and Villa Nova Pizza. Village Cleaners has since closed, but as of 2025 Villa Nova Pizza is still open in the same location.
Although ostensibly a home movie, the film is thoughtfully composed and edited, with many of the shots appearing staged for the camera.
Format
8mm
Extent
162 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Silent
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
No
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positives
Form
Subject
Related Collections
Related Places
Main Credits
Paulin, William F. (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Paulin, William F. (is participant)
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