| 1940s Traffic | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 15 |
| Catalog #: | 311630 | |
| Clip Number: | 311630-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ||
| Timecode: | 15:31:11 - 15:33:02 | |
| Location: | New York, NY USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1940 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Skyscraper LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York TRANSPORTATION: Traffic Scenes | |
| Description: | Faded (has faded--has that "Eastmancolor Pink" look) footage of New York City traffic in the late 1940s/early 50s. Opens with WS Grand Central Station; skyline shots; cars entering Queens Midtown Tunnel; cars on freeway; people crossing street (all signs flipped l to r); Still skyline shots; Very wide long shot of manhattan skyline from the water - shaky. Woolworth Tower. Nice MS tilt up on Empire State Building. Note that some of this footage was transferred flipped | |
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