New York City harbor waterfront at lower Manhattan as seen from the water, in New York, United States. View of Manhattan skyline, skyscrapers, and buildings from the water front. Barges and boats pass beneath the Brooklyn Bridge with smoke and steam emitting from stacks. Slow pan of Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn across to Manhattan. Views of traffic on the bridge including a streetcar and other cars and trucks. Scene changes to view of Williamsburg Bridge seen from atop the bridge itself. Cars and trucks are seen moving on the outer lanes of the Williamsburg Bridge, as a barge passes underneath. Side view of the Williamsburg Bridge connecting Williamsburg, Brooklyn with the lower east side of Manhattan. During this time and until 1924, this was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
A film titled 'Panorama Water Front and Brooklyn Bridge from East River'. East River shoreline and piers of lower Manhattan seen. Several ocean-going sailing vessels are docked. Piers and docks are crowded with ships and boats of all kinds. Steam tugs, ships and ferries seen docked. Loaded wooden barrels can be seen. View of the water front. Sign on Pier 20 reads 'Mallory Line'. Brooklyn Bridge seen. River traffic of tugboats and barges passing under the Brooklyn Bridge. Brooklyn Heights visible.
Brooklyn Handicap horse race in New York, United States. 37,000 spectators gather to witness a thrilling Brooklyn Derby on a muddy track as rain pours down at Aqueduct Racetrack. "On-and-on" wins the $7,000 purse in the Brooklyn Handicap after defeating close competitor Greek Star.
Baseball events in 1938 in the United States. Closeup of Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds followed by scenes of him pitching during his two back-to-back no-hitters against the Boston Red Sox and the Brooklyn Dodgers, respectively. Spectators seated in the stands. Legendary baseball player, George Herman "Babe" Ruth, now a Brooklyn Dodger coach, is seen donning a Dodger uniform. He hits a ball on the sidelines during warmups. View of fans seated in the stands. Baseball team New York Yankees in its dugout during the 1938 World Series against the Chicago Cubs. Yankees defeat Cubs. New York Yankees manager Joe McCarthy shakes hands with Chicago Cubs Manager Gabby Hartnett after New York wins the World Series in four games straight. New York Mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, is seen in a box seat, wearing a large-brimed hat. He holds his nose and waves a hand in distain. The spectators in the stands cheer. From a September 16, 1963 newsreel featuring events from 25 years earlier.
USS Monterey (CVL-26) leaving the Brooklyn Navy Yard where she was outfitted for Operation Magic Carpet, to bring U.S. troops home from Europe after World War II. The USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42) with her crew visible on deck, leaves the Brooklyn Navy Yard for a shakedown cruise. USS Franklin D. Roosevelt passes under the Brooklyn Bridge after departing from the yard. Sailors on the ship deck. Wide view of skyline of New York City buildings and skyscrapers. The ship on its way to the Caribbean.
Sir Rabindranath Tagore, a Hindu poet, in Brooklyn, New York. Sir Rabindranath Tagore, a Hindu poet, with an official, in Brooklyn, New York. The two men converse as they move on a walkway. People gather on the side of the walkway.
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