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Fine Art Print : Boring machine used in the Hoosac tunnel 1869
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Boring machine used in the Hoosac tunnel 1869
Workers using a primitive boring machine to make the tunnel, lying between Switzerland and Italy, being thirty-six miles long and about twenty-five feet broad, the enterprise of Simplon was projected by Napoleon, with a joint expense of France and Italy. Date: 1869
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Media ID 20144491
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1869 Boring Excavate Excavated Excavating Machinery Machines Railroad Simplon Tunnel Tunnelling Tunnels
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of workers toiling away at the Hoosac Tunnel construction site in 1869. In this remarkable photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, we witness the primitive yet powerful Boring machine at work, chiseling through the rocky terrain to connect Switzerland and Italy in an engineering feat thirty-six miles long and twenty-five feet broad. This stunning Fine Art Print transports you back to an era of incredible determination and ingenuity, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space that appreciates history and the beauty of human achievement.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 17.7cm (14.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1860s and the remarkable engineering feat taking place within the Hoosac Tunnel. Dating back to 1869, this tunnel, lying between Switzerland and Italy, was an awe-inspiring engineering project of its time, stretching thirty-six miles long and approximately twenty-five feet broad. The enterprise of Simplon, a joint project between France and Italy, was initially conceived by Napoleon III, with the vision of creating a railway connection between the two European countries. In this image, we see the interior of the tunnel, where dedicated workers are meticulously using a primitive boring machine to excavate the rocky terrain. The machine, a marvel of the 19th century, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and laborers involved in the project. The workers, dressed in heavy clothing and protective gear, are focused on their task, their faces etched with determination and grit. The Hoosac Tunnel was a significant achievement in tunneling technology, paving the way for larger and more complex projects in the future. The railway, once completed, would revolutionize transportation, connecting people and goods across international borders more efficiently than ever before. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to overcome challenges and push the boundaries of what is possible.
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