Posted on 07/21/2020 1:44:36 PM PDT by NRx
Colorized film footage of New York City from the late 20s and early 30s showing street scenes and the construction of various skyscrapers including the Chrysler Building. The footage also shows the effects of the Great Depression on life.
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Pretty sure I saw Joe Biden in there.
Colorized? That be raciss.
I have always enjoyed seeing the old days on film. Wish time travel was easy! Thanks for posting!
Brian Williams reporting.
Those guys working the steel girders 40 stories high deserved every penny they got.
Thanks NRx! cool footage.
“His mind was on his business”
Hadn’t heard of that saying. Anyone know what that means?
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Ahha! it was an advertisement.
That was fantastic. Thank you for posting.
Even the down-on-their-luck people put more pride in their appearance than the average not-down-on-their-luck person today.
Got to admit I got very queasy watching the views from up above! Brave men.
That’s the truth. They were amazing!
I think the point is that the driver was thinking about his business instead of concentrating on driving, which is why the car is wrecked.
Really love to see these films of old NY.
Just wish I hadn’t a fear of heights, that was a bit unsettling but still enjoyed it.
I especially loved the music.
Sorry to break the news, but they were all actors. Louis Farrakhan says that blacks built the United States, and when Louis Farrakhan says something, you can bank it.
Back when most folks were willing to do anything to put food on the table.
I wonder how hot those top floor apartments and offices got without air conditioning.
Watching one of FDR’S televised fireside chats.
was he on his cell phone looking at memes?
The good old days before it became a terror supporting commie hellhole.
It is easy! Just run in a circle faster than the speed of light using up more energy than is in the entire universe. Simple!
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