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Support Wall and Railcut at Verst 11, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
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Support Wall and Railcut at Verst 11, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Support Wall and Railcut at Verst 11, 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 monumental construction of the Support Wall and Railcut at Verst 11 during the years 1900-1904 as part of Russia's ambitious Trans-Siberian Railroad project. The development of this transcontinental line in the late 19th century aimed to connect Siberia with western Russia, facilitating trade, transportation, and settlement in this vast region.
The image is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of engineers and laborers who worked tirelessly to build tunnels and trestles along the route. It offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by these individuals as they carved through rugged terrain to lay down tracks that would eventually transform Siberia's landscape.
Part of an album housed in the Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive, this photograph is one of 56 documenting various stages of construction on the West-Siberian Railroad. Digitized for historical preservation purposes, it serves as a valuable record of Russia's industrial progress during this period.
As we admire this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the immense effort and dedication required to create such vital infrastructure that continues to shape our world today. The Support Wall and Railcut at Verst 11 stand as enduring symbols of human achievement in overcoming geographical barriers for progress.
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