New York Subway (1905 Original Black & White Film)

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Take a mesmerizing journey back in time with this vintage black and white film from 1905, capturing a ride on the newly opened New York subway. Witness the bustling streets of New York City as seen from the front of a subway train, just seven months after its grand opening. Illuminated by a specially rigged work car, this historic footage starts at 14th Street (Union Square) and concludes at the old Grand Central Station, offering a unique glimpse into the past of one of the world's most iconic subway systems.

Source :
Bitzer, G. W., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1905) Interior N.Y. subway, 14th St. to 42nd St. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694394

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