i love this virtual tour down san francisco’s market street in 1905, and the music from air makes it. not much has changed — it’s still bustling! except apparently, at one point you could you could still make a left turn, and, nobody was peeing on you. okay, maybe it’s a little bit different.
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wow…so captivating! i love this type of thing. it makes me wonder what i would be if i were alive then instead of now. take away my computer and i’m a painter. or maybe i wouldn’t have been an artist at all…
Oh my gosh- this is SO SO SO cool! Thanks for posting!
One of my professors from college – back in the 80s – they found this film buried in an attic (or something like that). We have the honor of watching it in class before it was shipped off to a museum (or something like that). It was a long time ago, don’t remember the specifics. :)
This is amazing. I love how people are stopping and staring at the filmmaker who captured this! They seem fascinated as I am watching them. Thanks!
so interesting, steve! thanks for sharing.
it is fascinating to watch the people so interested in the camera. i love that bit the best.
Victoria, this is the coolest video I’ve ever seen, music and all. My husband and I just sat and watched the whole thing in awe. Yes, what a difference it is today. Thanks so much for sharing this treasure! Lynn
i’m so glad you all enjoyed this. it was fascinating to me!
i’ve never had the pleasure of visiting san francisco, and still, i found this video so fascinating! it’s incredible to see footage of everyday life from 105 years ago. it makes me wonder what kind of lives did each of these people featured lead. thanks for sharing!
Oh I love this, Victoria! This is what the city looks and sounds like to me today… I love that this city is as small as it is. Some days I just head out and start walking and I’ll walk for an hour or two with my headphones plugged into some fancy music and the city just seems so peaceful at those moments with my own soundtrack. Like the chaos is just a hum, and everyone seems a little happier than they might actually be. I love it…
Its so funny that there seems to be absolutely no rules to the road. Quite fascinating…
I watched the entire thing in wonderment. The ladies hats, the kids, the horses. The music is perfect! Thank you, Victoria!
The word is far overused, but this video is truely amazing.
I grew up in the Bay Area and find this so wonderful! My Grandfather was in the 1906 earthquake. My Mom grew up in SF. Lots of history in my family. I moved away years ago but return as often as I can. It’s in my blood. Thank you SO much for sharing that great piece of history.
i’m so glad you like it. i have watched it several times, and find something new each time. i LOVE san francisco!! :)
very Informative post..thanks.
Holy cow! It’s just a big free-for-all! I love it…
this made me smile. thank you.
This totally made me laugh bc we went to see Wicked yesterday and I saw about 3 people peeing right on Market!
yes, i didn’t want to scare anyone with the pee stories. but it’s true.
This is so fascinating! I love the feel of it. Thanks for the post!
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oh that is so wonderful – what a great way to capture the time period for posterity!
you just made my monday with your friday post.
-Carey
Incredible. Air. Fave band. SF. Fave city. Unbelievable combination. Thank you so much Victoria!
It blows my mind that this was a moment in time that actually happened. Those people are no longer on this earth, but we see them going about their day as if they’ll have a million more. Such a weird and fascinating perspective some 105 years later.
Love the hooligans around 4.57 min hanging onto the back of a car. Reminds me that my Mom (who was born in 1932) and her siblings used to put on tin roller skates and hitch rides on passing cars, much to the drivers’ chagrin!
This gives me CHILLS! Thanks for posting. I love my city.
thanks julie! me too! i loved this!