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Paymasters car at Blue Creek Station. From 250 in 1865 the construction forces grew to 10
Paymasters car at Blue Creek Station. From 250 in 1865 the construction forces grew to 10, 000 by completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869. About one in four were track layers. The others were graders, teamsters, herdsmen, cooks, bakers, blacksmiths bridge builders carpenters masons and clerks. On the average they made $3 a day. Many were Irish and most were veterans of the Civil War. Payday arrived and the money was passed out by the two clerks standing in the doorway.
Russell photo
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Media ID 11301789
© 2004 Topham Picturepoint
Albany Books Archive Golden Age Of Train Travel Rail Steam Train Stock Photography Train Trains Transport Travel Vintage
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic Paymaster's car at Blue Creek Station during the construction of the transcontinental railroad. This captivating image brings history to life, as the railroad force expanded from 250 in 1865 to a massive 10,000 by 1869. With one in four being track layers, this era marked a significant milestone in American history. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let the story unfold.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print captures the Paymasters car at Blue Creek Station during the construction of the transcontinental railroad in 1865. At that time, there were only 250 workers involved in this massive project. However, by its completion in 1869, the construction forces had grown exponentially to a staggering 10,000 individuals. Remarkably, about one-fourth of these workers were dedicated track layers who tirelessly laid down the railway lines. The remaining workforce consisted of various skilled professionals and laborers such as graders, teamsters, herdsmen, cooks, bakers, blacksmiths bridge builders carpenters masons and clerks. Each day's hard work earned them an average wage of $3 – a decent sum for those times. Interestingly enough, many of these dedicated individuals were Irish immigrants and veterans from the Civil War. Their expertise and determination played a crucial role in connecting our nation through this monumental infrastructure project. In this image captured by Russell Photo and preserved by Archive at TopFoto collection, we witness payday at Blue Creek Station. Two clerks stand proudly in the doorway of the Paymasters car as they distribute hard-earned wages to their fellow workers. This photograph not only showcases an important moment in history but also serves as a testament to the incredible effort put forth by countless individuals who contributed to building America's iconic rail network during its golden age of train travel.
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