BOULDER DAM - FROM START TO FINISH
With a height of 726 feet and a crest length of 1244 feet, Boulder Dam (renamed Hoover Dam in 1947) is an engineering marvel.
(public domain films) 1930's 15 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: nevada, construction, engineering, concrete, boulder dam, hoover dam, lake mead |
CALL OF THE AIR
OBSERVATION BALLOONS AND AIRSHIPS
Early 1900's lighter-than-air craft were in full development as observation balloons and later as steerable aircraft or air ships.
(public domain films) 1900s BW 21min |
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| keywords: early airships, early dirigibles, observation balloons |
EARLY HENRY FORD SHORT FILMS
- New York City Harbor And Bridges 1919
- Buffalo Bill Cody - Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus
- Niagara Falls - Small Town July 4th Parade - Winter Scenes
(public domain films) 1919 BW 10min (SILENT) |
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| keywords: vintage new york city, buffalo bill cody, ringling brothers barnum & bailey circus, july 4th parade |
GAY (happy) NINETIES LIVE AGAIN, THE
Witness the wonders of modern civilization circa 1900 and experience the fashion, style, and eye popping wonders.
(public domain films) 11 min BW |
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| keywords: 1890, society, historical, fashion, style, transportation, bathing beauty contest, steam engine, subway |
HISTORY U.S. FOREIGN RELATIONS
YOUTH TO MATURITY
Compilation of major U.S. events and politics beginning with the first half of the 19th century and ending on the eve of World War I.
(public domain films) 30 min COL |
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| keywords: opening of trade with japan, civil war, president abraham lincoln, president theodore roosevelt, intervention |
IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING AT ELLIS ISLAND
Hope-filled immigrants arrive in America to Ellis Island an immigration inspection station where they are processed to become future citizens of the United States.
(public domain films) 1903 BW 6min |
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| keywords: united states, ellis island, immigration, immigrants |
LOGGING INDUSTRY 1918 FROM THE FOREST TO FRANCE
In only a 60 day turn-around time White Pine Trees are felled converted into usable lumber bound for France - from cutting of the tree in forest to finished lumber ready to be shipped.
(public domain films) 1918 BW 11min |
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| keywords: logging, cross cut saw, lumber axe, bucking crew, millpond, steam skidder, sawmill, finished lumber |
MIRROR OF AMERICA
Historical Americana footage documenting the American way of life from the 1890's to the early 1920s, presenting a cross-sectional view of people and progress, and picturing the daily activities, dress, and habits of people of that era.
(public domain films) 1890's-1920's BW 36min |
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| keywords: early american lifestyles, automaker henry ford, model-t, new york city landmarks, early swimsuit fashions |
NEW ORLEANS 1917 - 1921
City of New Orleans in the early 1900s with points of interest such as Canal Street, Metarie Cemetery and shots of the levee system.
(public domain films) 1917 - 1921 16 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: new orleans louisiana, electric trolley cars, canal street, exchange alley, royal street, jackson square, levee system |
NEW YORK CITY - TURN OF THE CENTURY, vol. 1
An unprecedented population explosion of immigrants entering through its ports, makes New York the "New Metropolis".
(public domain films) Early 1900's 52 min BW |
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| keywords: place, new york state, city, new york city, immigrant, immigrants, immigration, construction, buildings |
NEW YORK CITY - TURN OF THE CENTURY, vol. 2
Introduction of the subway and a frenetic building construction schedule makes New York the preeminent American City.
(public domain films) Early 1900's 55 min BW |
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| keywords: place, new york state, city, new york city, construction, subway, building, buildings, parade |
NEWS EXCERPTS: 1914 - 1916
Snippets of political actions and other newsworthy events from 1914 thru 1916 set amond the backdrop of World War I.
(public domain films) 1916 11 min BW |
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| keywords: president woodrow wilson, rail strike, miner's strike, german u-boat, passanger ship lusitania |
SAN FRANCISCO - EARLY FILMS 1
Historical film documenting life in the "City by the Bay". Scenes include Market Street, Union Square, and a trip to Berkeley, CA.
(public domain films) 45 min BW |
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| keywords: city, california, san francisco, market street, union square |
SAN FRANCISCO - EARLY FILMS 2
Highlights include movie stars Rosco "Fatty" Arbuckle and Mabel Norman attending the 1915 Worlds Fair in San Francisco.
(public domain films) 25 min BW |
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| keywords: city, california, san francisco, 1915 worlds fair |
SCENES FROM AMERICAN HISTORY
COAST TO COAST
Use of maps, paintings and re-enactment footage illustrates the U.S. westward movement during the the first half of the 19th century as well as the cultural and technological development.
(public domain films) BW 29 min |
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| keywords: united states, westward migration, east coast, west coast, wagon train, california gold rush |
STATUE OF LIBERTY: PATRIOTIC CEREMONY - 1918
Red Cross nurses, Camp Fire Girls, military personnel, and members of various veterans' organizations are present at a patriotic ceremony conducted at the Statue of Liberty.
(public domain films) 1918 BW 4min (SILENT) |
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| keywords: new york city, new york harbor, liberty island, statue of liberty, red cross nurses, camp fire girls |
VOYAGE TO AMERICA - A STORY OF IMMIGRANTS
Documents the various groups of immigrants seeking political and religious freedom in the 19th and 20th centuries.
(public domain films) 1964 12 min BW |
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| keywords: immigrants, immigration, servitude, forced slavery, european americans, asian americans, black americans |
WESTINGHOUSE WORKS
Film showcasing American factory workers, both men and women in the early 1900's during the Industrial Revolution.
(public domain films) Early 1900's 60 min BW (SILENT) |
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| keywords: industrial revolution, industry, westinghouse works, factory worker, factory workers, employee, employees |
| Turn Of The Century: Historical Public Domain Stock Photography |
BUYOUT PHOTOS:
IMMIGRANTS - FIRST STEPS TO FREEDOM
Immigrants as they land on Ellis Island in New York, ready to start their new lives in the United States of America.
(public domain films) 1920s 54 high resolution photos |
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| keywords: immigrants, immigration, ellis island, new york harbor, statue of liberty |
