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Union Pacific Track Laid
Laying track for the Union Pacific as it extends towards the western territories
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Media ID 4320850
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1868 Extends Laid Laying Navvies Pacific Territories Track
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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
Amid the vast and untamed landscapes of the American West, a team of determined navvies, or track-laying laborers, work tirelessly to extend the reach of the Union Pacific Railroad towards the frontier territories. In this evocative photograph from 1868, captured by an unidentified photographer, the raw power of human effort is on full display as the men lay tracks that would revolutionize transportation and connect the country from east to west. The Union Pacific Railroad, chartered in 1862, was a critical part of President Abraham Lincoln's plan to bind the nation together and facilitate the movement of people, goods, and ideas across the vast expanse of the United States. The construction of the railroad was a monumental undertaking, requiring the labor of thousands of workers and the investment of millions of dollars. The photograph captures a moment in time when the railroad was still a work in progress, with the tracks stretching out before the workers like a blank canvas waiting to be filled in. The men in the image are focused on their task, their expressions a mix of determination and exhaustion. The tools of their trade - picks, shovels, and wheelbarrows - are scattered around them, evidence of the physical labor required to lay each section of track. The extension of the Union Pacific Railroad into the western territories was a significant milestone in American history, opening up new opportunities for settlement, commerce, and travel. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, perseverance, and hard work of the men who made it possible, and serves as a reminder of the transformative impact of railroads on the development of the United States.
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