Angels Flight Incline Railway also called World's Shortest Railway and end of Third Street Tunnel in Los Angeles. A simple arch in front of the tracks is seen. A vegetarian restaurant is visible. California Hospital is seen. Buses and vehicles pass on the roads. Several cars parked in front of the buildings. Trees planted on sides of roads.
A view of sand dunes in California. The photographer Edward Weston sets the view camera in a suitable position on a tripod stand. The shutter of the lens is removed and he uses a focusing cloth over his head. A woman student accompanying the photographer learns how to use a camera.
View of scenic beauty of National Park in Yosemite Valley in California. Convalescing U.S. Navy sailors on leave enjoy rest and recuperation in the U.S. National Park during World War 2. Mountains, giant red wood trees and river seen. Sailors and soldiers engaged in sight seeing.
Edwards Air Force Base at California. Speed runs by 'Budweiser' SOS (Speed Of Sound) rocket powered car. The car is driven by Mr. Stan Barrett. Speed for this run is 546 (plus a fraction) miles per hour. The images are recorded on camera number 745. Objects surrounding the rocket car are blurred because of the high speed. The running surface reflects the vehicle image, throughout. A cameramen seen with his motion picture camera on near side of track, during coasting slowdown of the rocket car. Some type of burning object is seen in foreground at conclusion of run.
Edwards Air Force Base at California. Speed runs by 'Budweiser' SOS (Speed Of Sound) rocket powered car. The 3-wheeled land vehicle is driven by Mr. Stan Barrett. Speed recorded is about 546 mph. Images recorded on camera number 743. All is smoke and blur until the vehicle slows somewhat near end of the run. Then it appears that flames break out on the front and other spots on the rocket car. cameramen seen recording with another motion picture camera. At end of run, vehicle is obscured by heavy smoke, as it passes behind a large burning object in foreground.
Speed test runs by 'Budweiser' SOS (Speed Of Sound) rocket powered car at Edwards Air Force Base at California. The 3-wheeled land vehicle is driven by Mr. Stan Barrett. Speed is 702 mph. Images recorded on camera number 748. Smoke at start, then acceleration trailing exhaust until surroundings blur as top speeds are attained. Drag chute seen trailing vehicle as it coasts to a stop.
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