Army pack train bringing supplies
Army of pack train bringing supplies
The first segment shows a series of loaded mule trains, guided by mules and horses. Many soldiers ride two-to-a-horse (or mule), possibly to facilitate quick unloading of supplies. Note the "Rough Rider"-style...
Contributor:
Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
Date:1906
Film, Video
Exploded gas tanks, U.S. Mint, Emporium and Spreckels Bld'g
Exploded gas tanks, U.S. Mint, Emporium and Spreckels Building
This film is a spectacular pan of the downtown area of San Francisco as seen from south of Market Street. The location among low ruins was ideal to view the tall ruined...
Contributor:
Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
Date:1906
Film, Video
San Francisco Chinese funeral
This film shows most of the ceremonial portion of the funeral procession of Tom Kim Yung (1858-1903), military attache to the Chinese Legation to the United States. The funeral procession took place...
Contributor:
Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Kleine (George) Collection (Library of Congress)
Date:1903
Film, Video
Bird's-eye view of San Francisco, Cal., from a balloon
As early as 1874, passenger balloon flights were being made over San Francisco. San Franciscans - and Americans in general - were fascinated with the thrills and dangers of flight. Although balloon...
Contributor:
Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
Date:1902
Film, Video
Panoramic view of the Golden Gate
Panorama of the Golden Gate
This film, photographed from the front of a moving steam engine, shows the scenic portion of the Market Street Railway (formerly the Ferries and Cliff House Railroad route) along the bluffs and...
Contributor:
Thomas A. Edison, Inc - Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress)
