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NEBRASKA: RAILROAD TRESTLE. Temporary trestle work built by the Union Pacific Railroad
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NEBRASKA: RAILROAD TRESTLE. Temporary trestle work built by the Union Pacific Railroad
NEBRASKA: RAILROAD TRESTLE.
Temporary trestle work built by the Union Pacific Railroad across the Papio Valley in Nebraska. Photograph by J.E. Stimson, c1900
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1890s 1899 1900 1900s Decade Cattle Construction Farmland Fence Grazing Nebraska Steam Engine Train Trestle Union Pacific Railroad Valley Papio
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This photograph captures the essence of early 20th-century Nebraska, showcasing the impressive temporary trestle work built by the Union Pacific Railroad. Taken by J. E. Stimson around 1900, this image transports us back to a time when steam engines ruled the rails and vast farmland stretched as far as the eye could see. The railroad trestle stands tall across the picturesque Papio Valley, a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Its sturdy construction is a symbol of progress in an era defined by rapid industrialization and westward expansion. In this snapshot, we catch a glimpse of daily life in late 19th-century Nebraska. A lone cow grazes peacefully nearby, oblivious to the monumental structure that looms overhead. The fence surrounding the farmland serves as a reminder of boundaries between man-made infrastructure and nature's domain. The presence of cattle hints at Nebraska's rich agricultural heritage, where ranching played a vital role in shaping its economy. This photo encapsulates both human endeavor and harmonious coexistence with nature—a balance often sought after but rarely achieved. As we admire this historical artifact from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, let us appreciate how it offers us insight into an era long gone yet forever imprinted on our collective memory. It serves as a timeless reminder of America's pioneering spirit during turn-of-the-century times—an ode to progress etched against Nebraska's stunning landscape.
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