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Railway station, Nuevitas, Cuba
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Railway station, Nuevitas, Cuba
Railway station, Nuevitas, Cuba, with the docks on the right. Date: circa 1920
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Cuba Docks Platform Railroad Rails Tracks Weighing
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity at Nuevitas Railway Station in Cuba during the 1920s. The image, circa 1920, depicts the station building with its distinctive wooden architecture, surrounded by men at work. On the right-hand side, the docks and the coastline are visible, with several ships anchored in the harbor. The railway station was a vital transportation hub during this era, connecting the interior of the island with the coastal towns and cities. The men in the photograph can be seen weighing cargo on a machine, likely preparing goods for transport by rail or ship. The platform is filled with people and luggage, suggesting the station was a busy place where travelers from all walks of life came and went. The railway tracks and rails stretch out into the distance, disappearing into the lush greenery of the Cuban countryside. The wooden buildings, with their peeling paint and rusted metal accents, add to the sense of history and nostalgia. The ships in the harbor, with their sails billowing in the breeze, underscore the connection between land and sea that was so essential to life in this coastal town. Nuevitas Railway Station, with its docks and ships, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel was an adventure and the world seemed a little smaller. This photograph is a testament to the importance of transportation in shaping the history and culture of Cuba during the 1920s.
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