Historical Film Footage From 1890's Paris, France

Hi,

In the last post, I shared a video of old film footage from 1911's New York City—and remarked about how few automobiles were seen—and the number of horse drawn wagons and carriages that were still in use.

https://perfectusstuffus.blogspot.com/2019/08/fascinating-video-look-at-streets-of.html

Today's video shows street scenes from a mere 10 to 20 years earlier shot in Paris, France.

The 1880's footage is similar in the sense that people were dressed-up—with most men in suits and ties (with many carrying walking canes)—while the women are in elegant dresses—almost everyone wearing a hat—but the footage from each era has a stark contrast:  There is not an automobile in sight in this footage.

As with the last video—appropriate sound effects were added to the original silent film.

Also—there's an interesting "people-mover" (like what's in use at a modern air-port)—seen at about 4:50.

There is an interesting scene with fire wagons being pulled by powerful, galloping horses, at about 3:35, as well. 

Hope you enjoy these old films as much as I do!





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Fascinating Video - A Look At The Streets Of New York In 1911

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Hi,

Our world has changed a LOT in the last 100 years or so—but thankfully there is still evidence left of a time long before our modern age of ubiquitous cars—AND every one's face glued to a cell-phone screen.

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The video below shows a fascinating view of street scenes from 1911's New York City—and for our modern sensibilities—sound effects have been added to the old silent footage.

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It's notable—while automobiles and streetcars are seen—that horses, and carriages and wagons were still widely used at the time.

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It's also interesting to see that the majority of men and women were "dressed-up"—the men in suits and ties—and the women in dresses—and almost all were sporting hats.

Also—as it was a time long before the modern era of processed and fast-food—there are virtually no obese people.


A viewer on YouTube left this intriguing "food-for-thought" comment under the video—although as of today it has been viewed more than 5.8 million times!

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Hope you enjoy seeing this video too!



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