Restored footage from 1905 of a panorama of New York City from One Times Square. Footage taken by pioneering cinematographer Wallace McCutcheon on April 11th for the American Mutoscope & Biograph Co. Footage frame rate increased, upscaled and “colorized” by HistoryColored using AI technology. Footage originally from: Panorama from Times Building, New York, Library of Congress #history #newyorkcity #usa #nyc #timessquare #restored #historicalfootage | History in Color

Restored footage from 1905 of a panorama of New York City from One Times Square. Footage taken by pioneering cinematographer Wallace McCutcheon on April 11th for the American Mutoscope & Biograph Co. Footage frame rate increased, upscaled and “colorized” by HistoryColored using AI technology. Footage originally from: Panorama from Times Building, New York, Library of Congress #history #newyorkcity #usa #nyc #timessquare #restored #historicalfootage | History in Color

Ever wondered how people watched moving pictures before films existed? In the late 1800s, Herman Casler introduced the Mutoscope, a hand-cranked machine that brought still images to life through motion long before digital screens or electricity-powered projectors. Each turn of the handle made the pictures dance, creating pure wonder for its viewers. It reminds us that innovation doesn’t start with perfection—it starts with curiosity, creativity, and the courage to imagine something that doesn’t