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Inside Tunnel 4, Temasopa Canon (i.e. Tamasopo Canyon), between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
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Inside Tunnel 4, Temasopa Canon (i.e. Tamasopo Canyon), between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Inside Tunnel 4, Temasopa Canon (i.e. Tamasopo Canyon), between 1880 and 1897
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8 X 10 In Canon Canyon Central American Cliff Cliffs Dry Plate Negative Jackson Jackson W H Jackson William H Jackson William Henry Mexican Mexico Mountain Range Perspective Railway Line Railway Track Railway Tracks Railways Temasopa Train Track Tunnel W H Jackson W H Jackson Co W H Jackson Company William H William H Jackson William Henry Jackson Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher Sierra Madre William A Livingstone
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This photograph, titled "Inside Tunnel 4, Temasopa Canon (i.e. Tamasopo Canyon)" by William H. Jackson, captures a unique perspective of the Temasopo Canyon in Mexico between 1880 and 1897. The image showcases the intricacy of the railway system built during this period, with the train tracks disappearing into the darkness of Tunnel 4. The Sierra Madre mountain range serves as a breathtaking backdrop, highlighting the engineering feat of constructing a railway through such a challenging geographical feature. William H. Jackson, an American photographer, captured this moment using a dry plate negative process, a common photographic technique during the nineteenth century. The photograph is part of the extensive collection at the Library of Congress, a testament to the historical significance of this image. The Temasopo Canyon, located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Central America, was a popular tourist destination even during this era due to its stunning natural beauty. The railway line, built by the Detroit Publishing Company, allowed easier access to this remote location, making it more accessible to travelers from the United States and beyond. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of the railway companies that built such extensive networks, enabling transportation and commerce between different regions. The image also highlights the allure of travel and exploration during this period, as people sought to discover new places and expand their horizons.
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