Twin Peaks Tunnel Construction (1917)
1917 · Ephemeral film · 6 min
Synopsis
The construction and opening of San Francisco's Twin Peaks streetcar tunnel.
Synopsis, reviewed
Details
- Running time
- 6 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★ · (is not directed by David Lynch) · Spuzz · 2016-01-10
Fun fact: This is a duplicate review of a film I watched and reviewed almost 10 years ago, aka, this film is already on this site) 2 transit tunnels are showcased here, we start off by showing the opening day of the tunnels, and this of course, being 1917 SF, is a BIG event. Lots of people show up to watch the trolleys come to and fro. Its almost a sheer frenzy! This was quite fascinating both in the effect at the people but how well developed SF seemed to be after.. well, ok, 8 years IS a long time after the quake and fire. I guess they had a lot of pluck to redevelop. From there, we go…