Opening of new East River bridge, New York /

The first view is from the roadway of the Williamsburg Bridge on the day of the opening. Close-ups of the parading dignitaries and members of the press [Frame: 0345] are seen. From another camera position, taken over the heads of the crowd, buildings around the waterfront are seen, and the dignitaries, led by a standard bearer again pass the camera. The banner reads "MAYOR." Next, a covered platform, draped in flag bunting is shown, where the people previously seen have gone to begin the ceremonies. There is a brass band playing in front of the platform [4910]. Next, an unidentified speaker, probably Mayor Seth Low, can be seen addressing the crowd.Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 28Dec1903; H40151.Duration: 2:28 at 15 fps.Camera, James Blair Smith.Photographed December 19, 1903. Location: New York, N.Y.Received: 12/28/03; paper pos; copyright deposit; Paper Print Collection.Received: 1989/90 from UCLA; arch neg; preservation; Paper Print Collection.Received: 1991 from LC lab; ref print and dupe neg; preservation; Paper Print Collection