Our collection includes over 300 films from The Library of Congress Paper Prints. These are the only extant copies of many short items (from 30 seconds upwards) recorded between 1895 – 1915. They include footage of the immigration to USA; industrialisation; railroads; recreation; amusement parks; Spanish American War; Alaskan gold rush; San Francisco before and after the 1906 earthquake; vaudeville and stage acts; world fairs and expositions;  daily life, including street scenes from european cities, entertainment, inventions, stunts and human interest.

For a quick glance of this collection feel free to browse one of our ready-made thematic playlists. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for in one of them don’t hesitate to contact us at info@footagefarm.co.uk or +44(0)2076313773 with your research enquiries and we’d be happy to assist you.

1890s Footage

1890s Cuba General Views

1890s Mexico General Views

1890s China General Views

Westinghouse Works

Early Footage – 1900s

1900s London General Views

1900s New York General Views

1900s Paris General Views

Early Flight

To order a low resolution screener or obtain a quote for a high resolution master copy of any film please send the reference number and IN and OUT time codes of your selection to info@footagefarm.co.uk or call us at +44(0)2076313773