Opening of new East River bridge, New York / Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
The first view is from the roadway of the Williamsburg are seen. From another camera position, taken over the heads of the crowd, buildings around the waterfront are seen, and the dignitaries, led by a standard bearer again pass the camera. The banner reads "MAYOR." Next, a covered platfo...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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United States :
Thomas A. Edison, Inc.,
1903.
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| Series: | New York at the turn of the century.
American history in video. |
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| Summary: | The first view is from the roadway of the Williamsburg are seen. From another camera position, taken over the heads of the crowd, buildings around the waterfront are seen, and the dignitaries, led by a standard bearer again pass the camera. The banner reads "MAYOR." Next, a covered platform, draped in flag bunting is shown, where the people previously seen have gone to begin the ceremonies. There is a brass band playing in front of the platform]. Next, an unidentified speaker, probably Mayor Seth Low, can be seen addressing the crowd. |
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| Item Description: | Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 28Dec1903; H40151. Original duration: 2:28 at 15 fps. Previously published as DVD. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (4 min.) |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Public performance rights obtained |