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Opening of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Train leaving the Valparaiso Station, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Opening of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Train leaving the Valparaiso Station, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway - Train leaving the Valparaiso Station, 1856. View after a photograph by Mr. Martineau, one of the engineers of the line...The inauguration of the first eight miles...took place on the 16th of September...in the presence of about twenty thousand people...The station had been prettily decorated with triumphal arches...the locomotives were introduced, and the ceremony of the benediction took place, the Bishop spreading his hands out towards the engines, and sprinkling them with holy water...Immediately after the ceremony had taken place the Governor of Valparaiso, the Bishop, the Directors of the Railway, and about 500 guests, started in a train along the line - the engine (La Empressa), which was gaily decorated with Chili flags, being driven by Mr. Lloyd, the chief engineer of the Railway'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph captures the historic moment of the train leaving Valparaiso Station during the inauguration of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway on September 16, 1856. The image, taken after a photograph by 'Mr. Martinez,' one of the engineers of the line, showcases the excitement and anticipation of the crowd gathered to witness this groundbreaking event. The station had been beautifully decorated with triumphal arches, and the locomotives were introduced in an elaborate ceremony. The Bishop performed the benediction, spreading his hands towards the engines and sprinkling them with holy water. Following the ceremony, the Governor of Valparaiso, the Bishop, the Directors of the Railway, and approximately 500 guests embarked on a train, with the engine (La Empressa), adorned with Chili flags, leading the way. Driven by Mr. Lloyd, the chief engineer of the Railway, the train marked the beginning of a new era in transportation and connectivity between Valparaiso and Santiago, Chile. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the opening of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway.
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