Vancouver, 1907

The earliest known film footage shot from a streetcar in 1907 by William Harbeck. More info here. You can still pick up a DVD version that’s chock full of historical details and 2007 footage of the same route. I believe it’s still available from the City of Vancouver Archives and the Vancouver Public Library, Special Collections for around 20 bucks.

Thanks to Zoe for bringing this serene version to my attention at the end of my work day.

Source: youtube.com

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    Vancouver, 1907 The earliest known film footage shot from a...in 1907 by William Harbeck....
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    “that’s chalk full of..” It’s Chocked full. Regardless, this is still super cool! According to the youtube video page
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    To make the film more widely accessible, the Vancouver Historical Society...working to...
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    #cdnhistory #railroad #horse...Great details. Imagine cycling with horses
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    THIS THIS THIS!!!! OH HOW...LOVE THIS, EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. BEAUTIFUL.
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    this is legitimately the best thing I’ve seen all day
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