New York 1911: The Empire City in Color

This colorized footage brings to life the bustling streets of New York City in 1911, a time when the metropolis was soaring into the modern age. From the clatter of horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles to the towering skyscrapers of the burgeoning skyline, the film captures the energy of a city on the cusp of transformation. Immigrants, workers, and dapper city-dwellers fill the scenes, offering a vivid window into the Edwardian era’s urban life. A treasure for history enthusiasts, this footage reveals the roots of the iconic Empire City in stunning detail.