Scènes de rues et bruits de la ville, New York City 1920s 1929

Downtown New York City and its soundscape. City streets with noises and music, marquees (including Heins and Bolet, Vim Radio, Kent, and Netson Radio), local transportation, and a construction site. Noise abatement tests in downtown New York City. A technician from the Noise Abatement Commission reports on the problem of noise pollution in the city and measures sound levels. He explains, "The noise in Times Square deprives us of 42% of our hearing." Various shots of New York City street life, signage, crowds, traffic, and marquees (including the Strand Theater, the Sacred Flame, radio shops, and a sign for Coca-Cola). 1929.
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