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The city of Detroit did more than just producing quality automobiles-it offered an enchanting life to its citizens full of hype and excitement. This rare Video contains some fascinating films, which go a long way in helping you understand what drew millions of people to Detroit.

European discovery and exploration of the San Francisco Bay Area and its island began in 1542 and culminated with the mapping of the bay in 1775. Since then the city has never looked back and continued to make the headlines for one reason or the other. Besides offering unmatched charms to visitors and citizens alike, the city also took the lead in organizing labor.This historic set of videos provides a close up view of various aspects of life in the Jewel city in a charmingly informative manner and explains, at least partly, what prompted Senator Robert Kennedy to say, "I love this city, if I am elected, I will move the White House to San Francisco!"

This Video provides a fascinating peek at the northeastern corner of the prosperous state of Ohio and explains why it claims to be the "best location in the nation".

The 50s were "happening years" in the United States. Many Americans had enough money to buy their first house. Cancer claimed several famous people. Actor Humphrey Bogart and Nobel laureate atomic physicist Enrico Fermi died at a fairly young age. The nation enjoyed unparalleled prosperity. Several significant breakthroughs were made in the field of medicine. The decade also witnessed an increased restlessness among teenagers who wished to break away from traditions. This extraordinary Video showcases the efforts made by authorities in the 50s to inform, educate and warn teenagers in California on various aspects of life.

Witness the thrilling life in Philadelphia and its suburbs in the '30s and '50s. See the vibrant neighborhood shopping malls, elegant restaurants and enchanting movie halls that attracted thousands to this charming city on this historic set of Videos.

The rapid urbanization and population explosion witnessed in New Yorkin the early part of the 20th century called for speedy innovations in transport systems. With most of the businesses located in Manhattan, people were faced with the challenge of covering vast distances between their suburban homes and the business districts in as short a time span as possible.Innovations in transportation brought new bridges, trolley lines, elevated railroads, and subway lines that extended farther and farther into the heart of the city. This DVD provides a rare insight into the intricate transport system of New York City and explains how this massive network of roads and underground functions.

Ever since the gold fever died down and men discovered that California had much more to offer than just gold, people have thronged to this golden state which is sometimes jokingly referred to as the "state of fruits and nuts". A booming economy, availability of jobs and a pleasant climate have ensured that there are few dull moments when you are in California. The films on this Video offer a rare and historic glimpse of life in this "Golden State".

Everything about Coney Island seems to carry a certain fascinating charm-from how it came to be called Coney Island to the thrills it had to offer. Some believe that the name Coney Island originated from Dutch names like "Konjn Kok" which later evolved to Coney. Others feel the conical shaped sand bars that form along the shoreline inspired sailors to call it Coney Island.This Video provides a glimpse of what it was like to be on the famous island in the 50s. It also enables you to have a close look at the magnificent natural wonder-the Niagara Falls and see what the famous Manhattan waterfront looked like in the early part of the 20th century.

What nature held back in terms of fertility from the state of Utah, it more than compensated for by endowing this desert state with abundant and mesmerizing natural beauty. One only has to visit the enchanting Bryce Canyon National Park to get a glimpse of the magnificence of the state. The absorbing films that make up this Video carry an undeniable charm. Seldom is the mesmerizing beauty of Utah's desert highlighted as emphatically as you will witness on this unique Video.

Surging rivers, rushing landscapes, thrilling train journeys, awesome structures, mind-boggling statistics, and delightful farmlands-this rare and historic set of videos has it all. This is easily one of the most comprehensive coverage of life in the west!

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Europeans saw the United States as a land of opportunity. It is not surprising then that this period saw the largest number of immigrants arriving at various seaports on the east coast. From 1880 to 1930, about 28.5 million immigrants entered the United States. Statistics show that 70% of immigrants entering the United States in 1885 entered through New York's ports. This fascinating video records some historic moments as boatloads of immigrants step on to the piers in New York. It also captures some graphic images of the city that greeted these fortune seekers as they settled into their newly adopted country.

Although the history of New York is a long one, the modern city, as we know it today was established only in 1898, with the merging of New York with Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. The city retained the title of the world's busiest port until 1985. Symbolized by its towering skyscrapers, the city continues to attract people from all over the world, earning it the coveted title of "Melting Pot of the World". The "Big Apple" has had its share of great moments and some forgettable ones as well.This Video presents an exhilarating picture of the many ethnic groups that have made New York their home and contrasts these with some pathetic visuals of New Yorkers who lived in pitiful conditions under the shadows of the mighty skyscrapers in the first half of the 20th century.

The turn of the 20th century witnessed a renewed sense of optimism among Californians who were bouncing back from the economic depression of the 1890s. One wonderful aspect of the era was the multitude of grandiose schemes for the development of California. San Franciscans, too, were caught up in this upbeat mood and were soon busy building roads and railways. There was really never a dull moment in this Jewel city. Between political scandals and strikes, amidst earthquakes and fires, the city marched on.This unique Video captures a glimpse of life in San Francisco and portrays the never-say-die attitude of its brave and progressive citizens.

Just as the early days of infancy influence adult life in many ways, the era in American History immediately after the great depression and World War II have had an immense bearing on the present-day life-style in the United States. at a time when Americans were struggling to come to terms with the rapid transition that followed World War II, many educators took it upon themselves to instruct and educate them on relevant issues.This Video provides a rare opportunity to examine some of the films that were produced in the Post-War Era in an effort to inform, guide, motivate and educate people on a wide range of subjects from road safety to social issues.

One of the first radio stations to undertake broadcasting in the United States was KDKA in Pittsburgh, which announced the results of the 1920 presidential elections. Two years later the number of licensed broadcasting stations had increased to 500, but only 2 million Americans owned radio sets. By 1939 there were 1,465 stations in the United States and four networks.At the start of the 1940s, the number of households owning a radio had more than doubled.

Experience the unmatched charm of the marvelous Midwest, which offers some of the best vacationing spots in the country and learn how a newspaper company keeps you abreast with the latest news from around the world, all year round, in this rare and historic set of videos!

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. A2zcds 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.

See how the people of Britton South Dakota faced up to the challenges thrown at them by the great depression of the 30s. Witness their resolute spirit and never-say-die attitude, in the fascinating films on this fabulous and historic DVD, the second of a two-volume set on South Dakota.