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A railway yard in a hilly area of south america. A stationery locomotive can be seen on the tracks. In the foreground, numerous wheels lined up. In the distance, a group of houses built on a small hill
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A railway yard in a hilly area of south america. A stationery locomotive can be seen on the tracks. In the foreground, numerous wheels lined up. In the distance, a group of houses built on a small hill
A railway yard in a hilly area of south america. A stationery locomotive can be seen on the tracks. In the foreground, numerous wheels lined up. In the distance, a group of houses built on a small hill America. Date of Photograph:1884- 1889
Unidentified Author
PDC-S-003857-0011
Media ID 33274873
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Industrial Industry Laboratory Workshop Locomotive On The Tracks Railway Structure And Scene Track Train Wheel Wheeltrack By Land
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This photo print, titled "PDC-S-003857-0011" takes us back to a bygone era in South America. The image transports us to a hilly region where a railway yard dominates the landscape. In the foreground, an orderly row of numerous wheels is lined up, waiting for their turn on the tracks. The stillness of these stationary locomotive parts contrasts with the bustling activity that must have once filled this industrial scene. As our gaze extends into the distance, we notice a cluster of houses perched atop a small hill. These humble dwellings serve as a reminder that amidst progress and industry, life goes on for those who call this place home. The photograph was captured between 1884 and 1889, offering us a glimpse into an important period in history when railways were transforming transportation across continents. This particular snapshot freezes time at its core - showcasing not only the architectural structures but also revealing glimpses of daily life during this transformative era. Although credited to an unidentified author from Alinari, it is clear that this image holds immense historical value. It serves as both documentation and testament to human ingenuity and progress through its depiction of various elements such as housing structures, laboratory workshops, instruments like locomotives, and intricate railway systems. While we may never know the specific details surrounding this particular railway yard or its purpose within South America's vast network of tracks during that time period; one thing remains certain - it continues to captivate viewers today with its timeless beauty and ability to transport us back in time.
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