Sutro Baths, San Francisco, California (1897 Original Black & White Film)

Dive into the past with this captivating black and white film from 1897, showcasing one of the sights of San Francisco! Watch as bathers thrill and slide down a 50-foot slide, clad in black trunks against the backdrop of the swimming pool. Witness the excitement and energy as spectators gather to watch the aquatic spectacle unfold.

Experience the thrill of the early days of recreational swimming in this historic footage.

Source :
Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1897) Sutro Baths, no. 1. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694313