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The Roadbed and the Bridge on the Iverka-Romanovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
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The Roadbed and the Bridge on the Iverka-Romanovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
The Roadbed and the Bridge on the Iverka-Romanovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers and engineers of the road-building department of the Russian Resettlement Administration. The albums date from 1906-8 and 1909. The Russian state paid for the construction of roads such as those depicted in the albums in order to connect settlers with a railroad line, a navigable river, or commercial-industrial centers. The overall purpose of the road-building program was to promote the colonization of the taiga (moist coniferous forest regions) of Siberia. The albums show the construction of roads in the region between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia (governorate). Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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This photograph, taken between 1906 and 1908, showcases The Roadbed and the Bridge on the Iverka-Romanovskaya Railroad in the Tomsk region of Russia. The image is part of a collection of photographs documenting the construction of dirt roads by workers and engineers of the Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel (Road Building Department) of the Russian Resettlement Administration. During this period, the Russian government funded the construction of roads like those depicted in the albums to connect settlers with a railroad line, a navigable river, or commercial-industrial centers. The overall objective of the road-building program was to promote the colonization of the taiga (moist coniferous forest regions) of Siberia. The albums illustrate the construction of roads in the region between the main line of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and the Chet' and Kandat Rivers in Tomsk gubernia. The clear, colorful image captures the perspective of the road as it winds through the forest, leading to a bridge that spans the Iverka River. The foundation of the bridge is already in place, with workers likely preparing to lay the tracks. The image offers a glimpse into the meeting of frontiers, as the road and railroad brought new possibilities to the region, opening up access to previously inaccessible areas. The construction of these thoroughfares was a significant step in the development of transportation infrastructure in the area, making it easier for people and goods to move throughout the region. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of Russia's expansion into Siberia and the role that infrastructure development played in shaping the country's landscape and economy. It is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on the history of transportation, Russia, or the 20th century.
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