Steamship "Queen" In Seattle (1897 Original Black & White Film)

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Embark on a journey to the gold fields with this captivating black and white film from 1897. Witness the bustling scene at Seattle's docks as the S.S. "Queen" prepares to set sail. An immense crowd of miners fills the decks, carrying baggage and implements, eager to seek their fortunes in the gold rush. Experience the excitement and anticipation of this historic moment captured at the height of the gold fever.

Source :
Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1897) S.S. "Queen" loading. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694295

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