Originally filmed by the Swedish company, Svenska Biografteatern, on a trip to America, the footage has been speed corrected (slowed down), with sound added by videographer Guy Jones. Read more
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New York City, 1939 (Recolored)
New York City, summer of 1939: Lou Gehrig announced his retirement from the Yankees, the city hosted its first World’s Fair and, as always, it was really, really hot outside.
Recolored by Romano Archives