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Commandancia and Tarragona Street wharves, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
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Commandancia and Tarragona Street wharves, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Commandancia and Tarragona Street wharves, Pensacola, Fla. between 1900 and 1905
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Copyspace Dock Docks Gulf Gulf Of Mexico Moored Shipping Industry View To Land Warehouse Warehouses Wharf Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Commandancia and Tarragona Streets wharves in Pensacola, Florida between 1900 and 1905. The image offers a glimpse into the industrial past of this historic port city located on the shores of Pensacola Bay in Escambia County, Florida, United States. Moored at the docks are various ships, their masts and rigging silhouetted against the clear blue sky. The shipping industry was a vital economic force in Pensacola during this era, transporting goods and merchandise from around the world, particularly from Europe and the Gulf of Mexico. The wharves are lined with warehouses, their brick facades weathered by the elements and the passage of time. The Detroit Publishing Company, a leading publisher of American views and images, captured this scene using a dry plate negative glass 8 x 10 in. The photograph is a testament to the rich maritime heritage of Pensacola and the vital role it played in the economic and cultural development of the United States during the early 20th century. The photograph also highlights the geographical features of the area, with the waterfront and the ships in the foreground, and the land and buildings in the background. The image is a conceptual representation of the intersection of land and water, industry and nature, and the past and present. The photograph is part of the vast collection of the Library of Congress, a treasure trove of historical images and documents that chronicle the history of the United States. This photograph, like many others in the collection, offers a unique perspective on the country's past and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our heritage for future generations.
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