Fine Art Print : Johannesburg Tramways - Generators
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Johannesburg Tramways - Generators
The Power House (Generators) for the Johannesburg Municipal Electric Tramways system Date: 1907
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Electric Electricity Engineering Generators Johannesburg Municipal Power Southern System Tram Way Trams Tramways 1907 Tram
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Johannesburg Tramways - Generators" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning photograph transports you to the early 1900s, showcasing the impressive Power House and its generators for the Johannesburg Municipal Electric Tramways system. With its rich history and intricate details, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for any art enthusiast or history buff, adding character and depth to your home or office decor. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.3cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
This photograph offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Johannesburg Municipal Electric Tramways system's power house, built in 1907. Located in the bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa, this municipal power facility played a crucial role in supplying electricity to the growing network of electric trams that crisscrossed the urban landscape. The image reveals a collection of generators, their massive rotors and turbines poised to convert the raw power of the water flowing through the adjacent turbine house into usable electricity. The Southern Engineering Company, a prominent industrial firm in South Africa at the time, likely supplied the equipment, reflecting the close collaboration between local and international engineering expertise in the development of the city's infrastructure. The African continent's first electric tramway system, which began operations in Johannesburg in 1895, revolutionized urban transport and electrification. This photograph, taken in 1907, showcases the technological advancements and engineering prowess that made the system a success. The generators in the power house were essential to the efficient operation of the tramway system, providing the necessary electricity to power the trams and keep the city connected. As the sun sets on the power house, the generators continue their ceaseless work, their hum a constant reminder of the unyielding progress that defined Johannesburg's early 20th century. This photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the city's pioneers, who harnessed the power of water and electricity to transform the urban landscape and redefine the way people moved through their city.
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