Gulf Coast (1963)

Notes the factors which have contributed to the rapid growth of the Gulf Coast region. Shows how the favorable climate has attracted tourism and encouraged the raising of citrus fruits, sugar cane, rice, and cattle. Examines the effect of natural resources such as petroleum and lumber on industrial and transportation growth in major cities such as Houston and New Orleans. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.