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Ogden Shops, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, c1920s
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Ogden Shops, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, c1920s
Ogden Shops, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, c1920s. Canadian Pacific Railways largest maintenance and overhaul facility. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series
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Ogden Shops - A Glimpse into Canada's Industrial Past
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. This print takes us back to the bustling Ogden Shops in Calgary, Alberta, during the 1920s. As Canadian Pacific Railway's largest maintenance and overhaul facility, it played a vital role in keeping the country's transportation industry on track. The image showcases the interior of this expansive depot, revealing a scene filled with activity. Skilled workers can be seen meticulously tending to locomotives and carriages, their expertise ensuring that trains would continue to traverse vast distances across Canada. Captured by an unknown creator and later reproduced as a collectible cigarette card by Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd. , this historical artifact offers us a glimpse into an era when railways were at the heart of transportation infrastructure. The monochrome tones lend a sense of nostalgia to the photograph, transporting us back to a time when steam engines ruled the tracks. As we admire this print today, we are reminded of how far our country has come in terms of technological advancements and industrial progress. It serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication that went into building Canada's railway system - an essential component of our nation's growth and development. Let this image transport you back in time as you appreciate both its artistic value and its significance within Canadian history.
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