Canoeing On The Charles River, Boston, Massachusetts (1904 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to a sunny day on the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts, with this charming black and white film from 1904! From a single camera position on a bridge overlooking the river, witness about fifty canoes gliding gracefully along the water, filled with people enjoying a leisurely outing in the summertime. The scene captures the joy and relaxation of a bygone era, offering a nostalgic glimpse into leisure activities of the past.

Source :
Porter, E. S., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1904) Canoeing on the Charles River, Boston, Mass. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00563637