Pennsylvania 1950s in color, Doylestown, Levittown [60fps, Remastered] Sound Design #Video

I colorized, fully restored, and crafted the sound design for this rare archival footage of Pennsylvania in the 1950s, filmed in Doylestown and Levittown, showcasing local landmarks, businesses, and everyday life.During this period, Levittown became a symbol of post-World War II suburban expansion, representing the rise of affordable housing and the American middle class. Doylestown, with its historic downtown and cultural institutions, reflects the continuity between early American heritage and mid-century modernization. Together, these scenes capture a pivotal moment in U.S. social and urban history.

Video Restoration Process:

FPS boosted to 60 frames per second 

Image resolution boosted up to HD 

Improved video sharpness and brightness 

Colorized only for the ambiance (not historically accurate)

added sound only for the ambiance

restoration:(stabilisation,denoise,cleand,deblur) 

Please, be aware that colorization colors are not real and fake, colorization was made only for the ambiance and do not represent real historical data.

B&W Video Source: Prelinger Archives (Shad E. Graham)

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