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Battery Hill; cart-road to railway
Battery Hill; cart-road to railway; the Concan and Campoolee Station 1, 800 ft below; at 11 miles Date: 1856
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1856 Alice Bhore Clowser Ghat Peninsula Swainston Tredwell
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of transportation evolution with our exquisite photographic print from Media Storehouse, featuring "Battery Hill: cart-road to railway" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Captured in 1856, this captivating image showcases the contrast between the old cart-road and the newly built railway, with Concan and Campoolee Station 1, 800 ft below. Travel back in time and add a touch of history to your home or office decor. Experience the beauty and intrigue of this stunning vintage photograph.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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Battery Hill - Cart-Road to Railway
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is an evocative photograph capturing a pivotal moment in the history of transportation in India during the mid-19th century. The image, taken in 1856, depicts Battery Hill in the Presidency of Madras (now Chennai), with a cart-road winding its way down the hillside towards Concan and Campoolee Station, located 800 feet below. The station, a part of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, is a testament to the groundbreaking construction of the railway system that was revolutionizing the way goods and people were transported across the region. In the foreground of the photograph, a group of men and oxen can be seen laboriously pulling a cart along the narrow, winding cart-road. The rugged terrain and steep incline of Battery Hill present a formidable challenge to the cart and its passengers. The contrast between the traditional mode of transportation - the cart and oxen - and the modern railway system below serves to highlight the rapid pace of change that was transforming India in the mid-19th century. The photograph also offers glimpses of the diverse population that inhabited the region. European engineers and Indian laborers can be seen working together on the railway construction, reflecting the multicultural nature of the British colonial administration. The presence of European women, such as Alice Tredwell and Swainston, who are depicted in the photograph, underscores the role of European settlers in the development of the railway system. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the natural beauty of the region, with lush greenery and rolling hills forming a picturesque backdrop to the bustling activity below. Despite the challenges presented by the terrain, the construction of the railway system represented a significant step forward in the modernization of transportation in India, paving the way for the country's economic and social development in the decades to come.
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