Opening Of The New Williamsburg Bridge (1904 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the hustle and bustle of early 20th-century New York City on the newly constructed Williamsburg Bridge in this captivating black and white film from 1904. Witness press photographers capturing the moment with their iconic wooden "box" cameras as a parade of dignitaries and military representatives, led by the Mayor of New York, Seth Low, passes by. The Williamsburg Bridge, a marvel of engineering at the time, spans the East River, connecting Manhattan to Williamsburg. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a bygone era.

Source :
Bitzer, G. W., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1904) Opening the Williamsburg Bridge. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694395