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Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
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Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania, c1898. Creator: William H. Jackson
Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania, c1898
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Compartment Jackson Jackson W H Jackson William H Jackson William Henry Lehigh Valley Railroad Locomotive Passenger Train Pennsylvania United States Of Amercia Photochrom Photograph Photochrom Railroad Railway Carriage Railway Line Railway Track Railway Tracks Railways Service Train Train Carriage Train Track W H Jackson W H Jackson Co W H Jackson Company William H William H Jackson William Henry Jackson Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Discontinued Edwin H Husher Hand Tinted William A Livingstone
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This photograph, titled "Black Diamond Express, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania, c1898," is a stunning testament to the industrial prowess and ingenuity of the late 19th century in America. Taken by renowned photographer William H. Jackson, this hand-colored image transports us back in time to a era of rapid transportation and expansion. The Black Diamond Express, a discontinued passenger train service of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, is depicted here as it makes its way along the banks of a serene river in Pennsylvania, United States. The locomotive, with its powerful steam engine and intricate design, dominates the foreground, while the railway carriages, neatly arranged behind, offer a glimpse into the comfort and luxury of rail travel during this period. The photograph, published by Detroit Publishing Company, was produced using the photochrom process, which involved hand tinting black and white images with aniline dyes to create vibrant, colorful representations of reality. This technique, popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, allowed for the mass production and distribution of high-quality, visually appealing images. The image offers a unique perspective on the geography and landscape of the United States during this period, with the railway line cutting through the countryside and the river providing a natural boundary. The railway track, stretching into the distance, symbolizes the vast network of transportation lines that connected the country, enabling the movement of people and goods across vast distances. This photograph is not only a valuable historical document, but also a beautiful work of art, showcasing the heritage and culture of a bygone era. It serves as a reminder of the transformative impact of railways on the development of the United States and the role they played in shaping the country's history and identity.
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