Opening of new East River bridge, New York /

The first view is from the roadway of the Williamsburg are seen. From another camera position, taken over the heads of the crowd, buildings around the waterfront are seen, and the dignitaries, led by a standard bearer again pass the camera. The banner reads "MAYOR." Next, a covered platfor...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Other Authors:	Smith, James Blair (camera.)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	United States : Thomas A. Edison, Inc., 1903.
Series:	New York at the turn of the century American history in video
Subjects:	Bridges > New York (State) > New York. Parades > New York (State) > New York. Press > New York (State) > New York. East River (N.Y.) Williamsburg Bridge (New York, N.Y.) Ponts > New York (État) > New York. Défilés > New York (État) > New York. Presse > New York (État) > New York. Bridges. Parades. Press. New York (State) > East River. New York (State) > New York. New York (State) > New York > Williamsburg Bridge. Webcast Online media. Internet videos. Vidéos sur Internet.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	The first view is from the roadway of the Williamsburg are seen. From another camera position, taken over the heads of the crowd, buildings around the waterfront are seen, and the dignitaries, led by a standard bearer again pass the camera. The banner reads "MAYOR." Next, a covered platform, draped in flag bunting is shown, where the people previously seen have gone to begin the ceremonies. There is a brass band playing in front of the platform]. Next, an unidentified speaker, probably Mayor Seth Low, can be seen addressing the crowd.
Item Description:	Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 28Dec1903; H40151. Original duration: 2:28 at 15 fps. Previously published as DVD. Streaming media.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (1 video file (4 min.)).