Skyscrapers Of New York City, From The North River (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Take a journey back to 1903 with this captivating black and white film, filmed from a moving boat, showcasing the bustling shoreline of lower Manhattan along the Hudson River. From the American Line piers to Battery Park, witness the vibrant activity of steamers, ferries, and coastal freighters. Marvel at iconic landmarks such as Trinity Church, the Park Row Building, and Castle Garden, once a fort and immigrant station, now serving as the City Aquarium. Experience the beauty of lower New York's skyline and the stereoscopic effect of its skyscrapers in this stunning panoramic view. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the vibrant life of early 20th-century New York City.

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Smith, J. B., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1903) Sky scrapers of New York City, from the North River. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694365