City Walk Television found this great footage of 23rd Street in the heart of the Flatiron District, filmed by the Thomas Edison Company in 1901. The uploaded it to their Vimeo channel, but it is unclear if there are more videos or whether this is part of an episode with more details.
City Walk is a revolutionary television series that reveals the way walkable communities are transforming cities all across America, reconnecting us with our bodies, public space and each other.
The music in the video is Cliff Dweller — "Good News for Modern Man"
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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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