1911 Tour of New York - With Sound!

[Aaron_2016]

Found this remarkable video on youtube which recaptures life in New York city in 1911 with incredible sound effects. Almost feels like I could step inside the film and see the Olympic approaching on her maiden voyage.

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[Harland Duzen]

This footage is amazing! It's also a bit weird to actually see "real" footage of people just walking around and doing everyday tasks (since most of the time, it's staged or everyone's waving and posing in-front of the camera).

It's so crisp and clear that I'm seriously wondering how we don't have clearer HD footage of Olympic (and hopefully Titanic somewhere).

 

[Kareen Healey]

Hi everyone,

I've found an interesting video of New-York City in 1911, that is to say about the time of the TITANIC and OLYMPIC. If someone would be able to identify the ships that are shown in this video, don't hesitate !

 

[SmileyGirl]

That’s really lovely!

 

[Rancor]

Somehow missed this the first time around. Great stuff.

 

[Harland Duzen]

PS Rosedale (1877)

Also 7:14 onwards sounds very familiar!