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Hanover Junction Station, Pennsylvania, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
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Hanover Junction Station, Pennsylvania, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Hanover Junction Station, Pennsylvania, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady
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Media ID 20171189
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American Civil War Brady Mathew B Passenger Passengers Railroad Railway Line Railway Station Railway Track Railway Tracks Railways Station Train Station Train Track Albumen Print Albumen Silver Print Brady Mathew B Mathew B Brady Mathew Brady
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This print captures the essence of Hanover Junction Station in Pennsylvania during the American Civil War era. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, showcases a bustling railway station with its grand building and railway tracks stretching into the distance. The black and white composition adds to the nostalgic feel of this 19th-century scene. Passengers, both male and female, can be seen waiting on the platform alongside soldiers dressed in their uniforms. The presence of these soldiers hints at the significant role that railways played during wartime as a means of transportation for troops. The image not only documents a specific location but also provides insight into the concept of transportation in America during this period. It serves as a reminder of how railroads connected different parts of the country, facilitating movement and contributing to its growth. Preserved by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this albumen silver print from a glass negative is part of our nation's heritage art collection. Although attributed to Mathew B. Brady initially, its true creator remains unknown. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it transports us back to a time when trains were lifelines connecting people across vast distances—a testament to innovation and progress in 19th-century America.
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