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Celebration of the Laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable at New York - the Illumination... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Celebration of the Laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable at New York - the Illumination of the City Hall, 1858. Firework display, with inscription: All Honour to Cyrus [?] Field'. American businessman and financier Cyrus West Field created the Atlantic Telegraph Company and laid the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean in 1858. The connection between North America and Europe was celebrated by an exchange of messages between Queen Victoria of England and President Buchanan of the United States using the new cable line. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This image, titled "Celebration of the Laying of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable at New York - the Illumination of the City Hall, 1858," showcases the jubilant scene marking the successful connection between North America and Europe through the first transatlantic telegraph cable. The American businessman and financier, Cyrus West Field, is honored with the inscription "All Honour to Cyrus Field" amidst the grand firework display above New York City Hall. The Atlantic Telegraph Company, founded by Field, made history on August 16, 1858, when Queen Victoria of England and President Buchanan of the United States exchanged messages through the new cable line. This groundbreaking achievement in communication technology brought the world closer together, revolutionizing the way information was shared between continents. The black and white engraving, published in the "Illustrated London News," captures the essence of the cultural event, with the exterior of City Hall bathed in darkness, save for the brilliant bursts of light from the fireworks. The image encapsulates the excitement and innovation of the 19th century, as the world embraced the possibilities of this new technological marvel. The night sky above New York City is filled with the vibrant colors of the firework display, a testament to the triumph of human ingenuity and the power of communication. This print stands as a reminder of the pivotal role that the Atlantic Telegraph Company and its visionary founder, Cyrus West Field, played in shaping the modern world.
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