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Historic Travels US - New York - The Evolution of a Metropolis (2-DVD Set)
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A2zcds.com presents a comprehensive overview of the history, commerce, trade and traditions that have made New York one of the most endearing cities in the country, in this fascinating 2-DVD set. This surely is a must have set of DVDs for all history buffs and New York lovers!
Strategically located on the Eastern Atlantic Coast, and blessed with a topography that includes one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York was the preferred port of destination for thousands who chose to migrate to the promise of a prosperous future in the United States.
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Driven by circumstances - war in Europe, famines and poverty in the orient - and by the lure of opulence, immigrants from around the globe flocked to the United states in ships of all descriptions and landed, for most part, in the emerging metropolis that was renamed New York by the British and quickly dubbed Gateway to the New World by one and all.
The five boroughs that make up the metropolis are separated by various waterways. Brooklyn and Queens occupy the western portion of Long Island, while Staten Island and Manhattan are completely on their own land mass and Bronx, to the north, remains attached to the New York State mainland.
Few people are aware of the fact that this throbbing and vibrant city was for a brief period (1789-90), the national capital. By 1797, endless waves of fortune seekers had made New York the largest city in the U.S.
New York continues to grow - both in size and status as the one of the world's most alluring cities. A2zcds presents a graphic portrayal of the city's charms and a delightful peek at its history, in this unique 2-DVD set.
Some of the clips you will see on this DVD set are:
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World Trade Center
A delightful clip showing how the massive twin towers of the World Trade Center were constructed. Contains fascinating view of New York's harbor and skyline.
Sponsor: N/A
Producer: N/A
Year: N/A
Length: 00:04:11
Audio: Silent
Color: COLOR
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The Changing City
This film depicts how cities grew from small towns and outlines the problems of urban sprawl, rounding it off with some valuable suggestions for town planners. While extolling the virtues of the suburbs, the film makes an important point in defense of women residents, stating that "Suburbia is exciting for children, but mom may feel trapped and miss the stimulation of the city."
Sponsor: N/A
Producer: Ginn and Company
Year: N/A
Length: 00:16:05
Audio: Mono
Color: COLOR
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Coney Island, USA
Produced by Joseph Burstyn Inc., this is a wonderful peek at the allurements offered by Coney Island. Featured are many delightful rides and other attractions that drew millions to this "Playground of the World". The film covers the activities at the Island from the desertion in the early morning to the hysteria at midnight, and carries a charming commentary by Henry Morgan.
Sponsor: NA
Producer: Production Company: Joseph Burstyn, Inc
Year: N/A
Length: 00:19:55
Audio: Mono
Color: COLOR
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Story of a City, New York
A lively film, which records the history and development of New York from a small Dutch settlement to the second largest city in the world in the late 40s. It covers the city's trade, commerce, and industry while highlighting the many services that make the city's 8 million inhabitants happy to be living in New York.
Sponsor: NA
Producer: Edward C. Simmel
Year: N/A
Length: 00:19:07
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Dateline: Long Island
This documentary recounts the birth and growth of "Newsday", a leading newspaper printed and published on Long Island. It documents the paper's role in the growth of the community and conveys Newsday's approach to journalism. You will see many shots of historical Long Island, which highlight its origins and development.
Sponsor: Newsday
Producer: N/A
Year: N/A
Length: 00:28:33
Audio: Mono
Color: COLOR
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Manhattan Landmarks
This historic clip captures the closure of one of New York's landmarks - the Elevated Railroad or simply the El. Seen here are the very antiquated line and it's track, which really ran too close to apartments.
It also contains some excellent footage on another landmark - the Statue of Liberty and covers its history, from it's construction in Paris to it's unveiling by Grover Cleveland.
Sponsor: N/A
Producer: Pathe
Year: N/A
Length: 00:06:25
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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To the Fair
This film provides a delightful tour of the New York World's Fair and follows a couple from India and a family from the west across the Fair's grounds, capturing the thrills at various pavilions. It also contains some lively footage of the rides and other entertainments that made this fair a memorable one.
Sponsor: New York World's Fair 1964-65 Corporation
Producer: N/A
Year: N/A
Length: 00:26:17
Audio: Mono
Color: BLACK & WHITE
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Running Time:
DVD One : 01:04:19
DVD Two : 01:06:06
 EDITORIAL REVIEW:
"Absolutely stunning!" is how I would describe this absorbing 2-DVD set which focuses on one of the world's most captivating cities - New York. Part travelogue and part commentary on the city's rich history, culture and commerce, the clips on this fabulous set have been handpicked with a purpose - to enthrall and to educate, and I, for one, was impressed on both counts.
Produced by some of the leading names from the middle of the 20th century, - Joseph Burstyn Inc., Simmel Meservey and Associated films - these clips bear the stamp of authority and professional handling. You see New York as a vibrant city, always on the go, from its earliest days. The clip on Manhattan (Manhattan Landmarks) conveys unequivocally, the city's determination to keep up with times in terms of technology and citizen-convenience. The tearing down of the EL, may have sparked of quite a debate in those days! "Story of a City, New York" covers the history of New York comprehensively, and offers a fresh perspective on the city's charms.
For me, the clip on the construction of the World Trade Center is the icing on the cake and a befitting tribute to the men who dreamed, designed and built these monumental towers, which for many years symbolized America's supremacy in World Trade. Sadly, these towers no longer grace the New York skyline.
Few other cities grab you as does New York, and these fascinating DVDs explain why. History buffs and New York lovers, rejoice! Here is a fitting tribute to the city everybody loves - on DVD!"
CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS:
"Having never visited the pulsating metropolis (New York), I always associated it with towering skyscrapers, dark and narrow streets (dwarfed by the skyscrapers), crowds and hotdog stands. These DVDs were an eye-opener, and I now see what millions did - that New York is more than a collection of concrete monuments - it is an enigma that needs to be experience first hand to be understood and cherished. Hey hang on; I've got to call my travel agent, and no prizes for guessing where my wife and I are headed this summer! Its NY ofcourse!"
Customer's Name : Kevin Martinez (Houston Texas)
"Hats off to a2zcds.com - one of the few suppliers of innovative DVDs that I know of who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence! This DVD set about New York is a case in point. The clips are well selected and extremely well preserved, justifiably priced and readily available. They (a2zcds) respond to client queries with utmost respect and urgency and their follow-up is truly commendable. I don't see any reason to look for another source of DVDs! Thanks everybody at a2zcds for making life easier for me and for all your loyal clients."
Customer's Name : Nancy Young (Santa Cruz, California)
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General Packaging Description:
Our professionally-produced DVDs are shipped in retail Amaray style DVD cases just like you would find in a store. These beautifully packaged DVDs make great gifts and are themselves works of art. While we offer some of the best prices anywhere, we have never sacrificed quality for price.
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System requirements:
Computer: Pentium II, 300mhz, 64mb RAM, DVD-ROM, compatible video and sound card.
Player: NTSC compatible DVD player, standard TV.
Region: All players, irrespective of region
NOTE ON COMPATIBILITY: While our DVDs are designed for optimal playback for all home DVD players, it is possible that some older systems will have trouble playing our DVDs. Although rare, it is worth mentioning. If this occurs you will receive a full refund.
Given that some of these videos are extremely old and their original audio quality is not very good, we have tried to improve it to the best possible quality. However, due to their inherent quality problems, you might still have a few instances where the audio is of a slightly lower volume.
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