The Dewey Arch (1899 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to the streets of New York City with this captivating black and white film from 1899! Filmed the day after the great Dewey parade, the camera captures a bustling scene at the Arch from Fifth Avenue, teeming with crowds of sightseers and bustling traffic. Experience the aftermath of the grand parade as people gather to catch a glimpse of the historic event, providing a fascinating snapshot of life in turn-of-the-century America.

Source :
Armitage, F. S., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company & Paper Print Collection. (1899) The Dewey Arch. [United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694000