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Excavating Foundation for Macy Building

Excavating Foundation for Macy Building
Clip: 493277_1_1
Year Shot: 1902 (Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1152
Original Film: H16723
HD: N/A
Location: New York, NY, USA
Timecode: 00:15:37 - 00:16:03

"Beginning of a Skyscraper." Busy excavation site for the foundation of new Macys Building in New York City. A large group of workmen with picks and shovels are digging. Loading dirt and rocks onto cart w/ team of horses. Carts drawn by pairs of horses can be seen emerging from the smoke or steam in the background.