Building A Harbor At San Pedro, California (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the colossal power of industrial engineering in this captivating black and white film from 1901. Witness the largest derrick in the world at work, provided by Mr. Eager, President of the California Construction Co., fulfilling a monumental $5,000,000 contract. Marvel at the immense arm straining and swaying, creating stunning spray effects as massive rocks collide with the water, sending foam soaring hundreds of feet into the air. Observe the dedicated workers braving the elements on the pier, extending two miles into the sea.

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Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) Building a harbor at San Pedro. United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694162