Panorama Of Riker's Island, New York (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Step into the past with this intriguing black and white film from 1903! Filmed from a boat circling Riker's Island, located in the East River between the Bronx and Queens, this footage offers a glimpse into the massive landfill operation underway at the time. Watch scenes of heavy equipment in action, including pile drivers constructing the seawall and steam shovels unloading rubbish from barges. Keep an eye out for a steam shovel bearing a sign for the 'Water Front Improvement Co.' Near the end, catch sight of a narrow-gauge steam engine hauling landfill-laden cars. Don't miss this historical documentation of a controversial chapter in New York City's history! 🏗️

Source :
Porter, E. S., Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1903) Panorama of Riker's Island, N.Y. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694387