This vintage film from 1903 features a water ride that used to exist at Luna Park called "Shoot-the-Chutes."
The camera was positioned to view the shoot-the-chutes concession from the best location. A special added attraction for the entertainment of the spectators is a man in a swimming suit who rides down the shoot-the-chutes on one ski.
The amazing vintage film was digitized and uploaded to YouTube by the Library of Congress.
via YouTube
Originally published on August 14th, 2015
Matt Coneybeare
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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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