The Golden Jubilee, San Francisco, California (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Witness the vibrant celebration of the Golden Jubilee in San Francisco, California, through this captivating black and white film from 1898. Amidst the towering buildings adorned with fluttering flags, an immense crowd gathers, filled with ladies, children, and eager onlookers. The scene unfolds with the graceful procession of native daughters, mounted on horses and dressed in elegant white costumes and Alpine hats. Followed by a stunningly decorated float drawn by majestic white horses, this historical footage captures the spirit of jubilation and festivity.

Source :
Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1898) Native Daughters. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694256