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Retaining wall and viaducts; Soangiri Hill
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Retaining wall and viaducts; Soangiri Hill
Retaining wall and viaducts; Soangiri Hill above Oonee; at 4 miles Date: 1856
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1856 Alice Bhore Clowser Ghat Peninsula Swainston Tredwell
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This photograph, taken in 1856, captures the breathtaking scene of retaining walls and viaducts at Soangiri Hill in India. The image offers a glimpse into the rich history of transportation in the Indian Peninsula, specifically the construction of the railway system. The retaining walls, made of intricately cut stones, hold back the lush, green hillside, allowing the railway tracks to wind their way through the landscape. Above the retaining walls, the viaducts stretch across the valley, their arches supporting the railway line as it continues its ascent. The photograph was taken during a pivotal time in Indian history, as the railway system was expanding and revolutionizing the way goods and people were transported throughout the region. The railway line in this image is likely part of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, which was established in 1853 and connected Bombay to the Deccan plateau. The photograph was taken by one of several prominent photographers who documented the construction of the railway, including Alice Hughes, Henry Tredwell, and John Swainston Clowes. Their work provides valuable insights into the engineering feats of the time and the impact of the railway on the local population and economy. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and laborers who built the railway system in India, and serves as a reminder of the importance of transportation infrastructure in shaping the world we live in today.
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