Steam Shovel in Action: Excavating for SF Muni (1917)

Step back in time to 1917 and witness the raw power of a steam shovel at work, excavating a tunnel for the San Francisco Municipal Railway (SF Muni). This footage offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century construction methods, long before modern occupational health and safety standards. Watch as the steam shovel, a marvel of engineering for its time, digs through earth and rock, showcasing the ingenuity and labor that built the foundations of modern infrastructure. Subscribe to Archival Moments for more rare historical content and explore the past with us!