Excavating For A New York Foundation (1903 Original Black & White Film)

🎥 Travel back to 1903 with this fascinating black and white film! Step into the bustling scene of a New York City construction site, where a crew of six men works tirelessly in an excavation pit. Watch as they shovel dirt into wooden carts, which are then slowly lifted out of the pit to street level by a steam-powered crane. Experience the grit and determination of these workers as they labor amidst the backdrop of advertisements and campaign posters adorning the exposed wall of the building. Don't miss this captivating glimpse into the early days of urban development in the Big Apple!

Source :
Weed, A. E. C., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1903) Excavating for a New York foundation. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694384