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Fine Art Print : Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869 (b / w photo)
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Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869 (b / w photo)
5998024 Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869. Illustration for Historic Events 1839-1939 by Helmut and Alison Gernsheim (Longmans, 1960). Source Gernsheim Collection. Gravure-printed.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23285390
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Completion Contemporary Event Events Hands Important Major Promontory Shaking Trains Utah
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this historic black and white photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. Witness the momentous occasion of the completion of the First United States Transcontinental Railway on 10 May 1869, as captured by an English photographer of the 20th century. This iconic image, from the private collection of Bridgeman Images and available through Fine Art Finder, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the human spirit. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance to your decor.
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 47.3cm x 40.6cm (18.6" 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.
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This print captures a momentous occasion in American history - the completion of the First United States Transcontinental Railway on May 10,1869. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is now part of a private collection. The photograph showcases the historic event with great detail and clarity. It was later used as an illustration for Helmut and Alison Gernsheim's book "Historic Events 1839-1939" published by Longmans in 1960. The source of this image comes from the renowned Gernsheim Collection. In this scene, we see Promontory, Utah as two trains representing different railway companies meet to mark the completion of this monumental project. The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated - it united both coasts of America through rail travel for the first time ever. The photo depicts a symbolic moment when representatives from each company shake hands to commemorate their joint effort in connecting East and West. This gesture represents not only a milestone in transportation but also symbolizes unity and progress for a nation expanding its frontiers. With its historical importance and artistic quality, this gravure-printed photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Its inclusion here allows us to appreciate one of America's greatest engineering feats that forever changed travel across the vast expanse of our country.
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