Elevated Railroad, Manhattan, New York City (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the thrill of a high-speed journey through 1903 New York City with this captivating black and white film! Shot from the front end of a locomotive, follow an express train as it races around the high curves of the Ninth Avenue Elevated, including the perilous "Big Loop" section. Marvel at iconic landmarks such as Grant's Tomb, Columbia College buildings, the Cathedral of St. John The Divine, and Morningside Park, all visible during this breathtaking ride. Step back in time and witness the bustling cityscape of old New York in this historic footage!

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American Mutoscope Company, American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1903) Elevated railroad, New York. United States: American Mutoscope Company, ; United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, 1903. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694393