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View from above of a village in Central-South America. In the foreground a building site with tanks for collecting water, locomotives and wagons on the track. In the background, the silhouette of the hills
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View from above of a village in Central-South America. In the foreground a building site with tanks for collecting water, locomotives and wagons on the track. In the background, the silhouette of the hills
View from above of a village in Central-South America. In the foreground a building site with tanks for collecting water, locomotives and wagons on the track. In the background, the silhouette of the hills America. Date of Photograph:1884-1889
Unidentified Author
PDC-S-003857-0007
Media ID 33277344
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Cistern Industrial Industry Locomotive On The Tracks Shanty Structure And Scene Track Train Workyard By Land Landscape Hillsides
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Capturing the Essence of Central-South American Life in 1884-1889
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. This photo print, titled PDC-S-003857-0007, takes us on a journey back to Central-South America during the late 19th century. The view from above reveals a bustling village scene that encapsulates both the struggles and resilience of its inhabitants. In the foreground, we are drawn to a building site where tanks for collecting water stand prominently. These cisterns symbolize the importance of this precious resource in an era when access to clean water was often limited. Adjacent to them, locomotives and wagons rest on tracks, showcasing the region's growing industrialization and transportation advancements. As our gaze extends towards the background, we are greeted by the majestic silhouette of hills that dominate the landscape. These rolling hillsides not only provide a stunning backdrop but also serve as a reminder of nature's enduring presence amidst human progress. The architecture captured in this photograph reflects both ingenuity and simplicity. The houses or structures scattered throughout portray shanty-like characteristics yet exude an undeniable charm. They represent homes built with limited resources but abundant creativity—a testament to human adaptability even under challenging circumstances. This image offers glimpses into various aspects of life—workyards buzzing with activity, scenes depicting industry at its early stages, and trains traversing through vast lands—all united within one frame. Although taken by an unidentified author from Alinari without any commercial intent mentioned, this print serves as more than just a historical artifact; it is an invitation for us to reflect upon our shared past and appreciate how far we have come since those days in Central-South America over a century ago.
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