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Asphalt, Trinidads Lake of Pitch, where a practically inexhaustible supply of bitumen is found (b / w photo)
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Asphalt, Trinidads Lake of Pitch, where a practically inexhaustible supply of bitumen is found (b / w photo)
6008252 Asphalt, Trinidads Lake of Pitch, where a practically inexhaustible supply of bitumen is found (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asphalt, Trinidads Lake of Pitch, where a practically inexhaustible supply of bitumen is found. Illustration for Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator (c 1926).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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Asphalt Barrels Business Commercial Cool Crude Hitch Molten Picks Refined Refinery Stores Supply Surface Trinidad Wagon Wagons Bitumen Coupling Hardened Natives Sprayed
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This print captures the mesmerizing landscape of Asphalt, Trinidad's Lake of Pitch. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image showcases a scene from a time when Trinidad was known for its practically inexhaustible supply of bitumen. The hardened surface of the lake is being worked upon by natives equipped with picks, while a light railway transports barrels to a nearby refinery. The photo provides a glimpse into the history and commerce of this era, depicting wagons hitched together for transport and trade purposes. The crude bitumen found on the lake's surface is sprayed with water to cool it down before being refined into usable asphalt. This process takes place amidst stores and refineries operated by companies like Limmer and Trinidad Lake Asphalt Co Ltd. The image evokes both awe at nature's abundant resources and admiration for human ingenuity in harnessing them for commercial use. It serves as an illustration from Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator (c 1926), offering valuable insights into early 20th-century business practices. This photograph not only documents historical aspects but also highlights the beauty that can be found in industrial landscapes. With its stark contrast between dark pitch-black surfaces, native workers, and transportation infrastructure against lighter shades of sky above, it invites viewers to contemplate the intersection between industry and nature. Overall, this print encapsulates an important chapter in history where man tamed natural resources to fuel economic growth while showcasing skilled photography capturing both technical details and artistic composition.
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