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New York City Circa 1899: Restored to Life

August 12, 2026February 4, 2024 by ManOnTheStreet

Upscaled and restored film footage of New York City street life from approximately 1899, New York City, circa 1899. Featuring New Yorkers on the street in 1899. 4.1M views — the earliest man-on-the-street footage ever captured, NYC before the 20th century began.

Who: New Yorkers on the street in 1899

What: Upscaled and restored film footage of New York City street life from approximately 1899

Where: New York City

When: February 4, 2024

Why: 4.1M views — the earliest man-on-the-street footage ever captured, NYC before the 20th century began

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UERgaTAPKb4

Categories Culture Tags Documentary, History, NYC, Street Interviews

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