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Boring in the Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
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Boring in the Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Boring in the Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Akin to the great railroads to the Pacific in both the United States and Canada, Russia's transcontinental line was intended to supply and populate Siberia as well as deliver raw materials to the rapidly developing industries west of the Urals. This photograph is from an album of 56 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad (1890s-1978) in the Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive. The album documents the construction of this part of the line, focusing on the engineers and workmen building tunnels and trestles along the route. The album was digitized for the Meeting of Frontiers digital library project in the early 2000s. Iz fotoal'boma "Al'bom postroek i vidov krugobai?kal'skoi? zheleznoi? dorogi. 1900-1904 g.". State Archives of Novosibirsk Oblast
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This print captures the intense labor and ingenuity involved in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad in Russia between 1900-1904. The image, titled "Boring in the Tunnel," showcases a group of engineers and workmen diligently working to create tunnels along the route. This project was part of a larger effort to connect Siberia with western Russia, facilitating transportation of goods and people across vast distances.
The photograph is just one of 56 images found in an album documenting the history of the West-Siberian Railroad, housed in the Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive. These historical documents offer a glimpse into the challenges faced by those who built this crucial infrastructure that shaped Russian society and economy.
Through digitization efforts like those undertaken for the Meeting of Frontiers digital library project, these valuable records are preserved for future generations to study and appreciate. The unknown creator behind this particular image has captured not only a moment in time but also a testament to human perseverance and progress.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded of the remarkable feats achieved by our predecessors and inspired by their dedication to building connections that endure through time.
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