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St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning, 27 February 1880. Wood engraving, London, March 1880
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St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning, 27 February 1880. Wood engraving, London, March 1880
530677 St Gothard railway tunnel: Workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides of the tunnel meeting on Sunday morning, 27 February 1880. Wood engraving, London, March 1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38139524
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1880 Civil February March Morning Rail Sides Sunday Tunnel Wood (material) Workmen
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This wood engraving captures a historic moment in the construction of the St Gothard railway tunnel, as workmen from the Swiss and Italian sides come together on a Sunday morning in February 1880. The meeting of these laborers symbolizes the collaboration and unity required to undertake such an ambitious engineering project.
The intricate details of this print transport us back to London in March 1880, where this scene was immortalized by an unknown artist. The dedication and hard work of these men is evident in their faces, as they gather at the entrance of the tunnel that would soon connect Switzerland and Italy through rail.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the ingenuity and determination it took to build one of Europe's most important transportation links. The St Gothard railway tunnel represented a significant milestone in civil engineering, revolutionizing travel between two countries.
Let us honor these unsung heroes who labored tirelessly to create a passage that would stand the test of time. This wood engraving serves as a timeless reminder of their contributions to progress and innovation in transport infrastructure.
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