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Poster Print : Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869 (b / w photo)
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Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869 (b / w photo)
5998024 Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Completion, First United States Transcontinental Railway, 10 May 1869. Illustration for Historic Events 1839-1939 by Helmut and Alison Gernsheim (Longmans, 1960). Source Gernsheim Collection. Gravure-printed.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23285390
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Completion Contemporary Event Events Hands Important Major Promontory Shaking Trains Utah
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the historic moment of the Completion of the First United States Transcontinental Railway on 10 May 1869. This stunning black and white photograph, taken by an English Photographer in the 20th century, captures the essence of an era defining achievement. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, this print is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the human spirit. Add this iconic image to your home or office decor and relive the excitement of the past.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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This print captures a momentous occasion in American history - the completion of the First United States Transcontinental Railway on May 10,1869. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is now part of a private collection. The photograph showcases the historic event with great detail and clarity. It was later used as an illustration for Helmut and Alison Gernsheim's book "Historic Events 1839-1939" published by Longmans in 1960. The source of this image comes from the renowned Gernsheim Collection. In this scene, we see Promontory, Utah as two trains representing different railway companies meet to mark the completion of this monumental project. The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated - it united both coasts of America through rail travel for the first time ever. The photo depicts a symbolic moment when representatives from each company shake hands to commemorate their joint effort in connecting East and West. This gesture represents not only a milestone in transportation but also symbolizes unity and progress for a nation expanding its frontiers. With its historical importance and artistic quality, this gravure-printed photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Its inclusion here allows us to appreciate one of America's greatest engineering feats that forever changed travel across the vast expanse of our country.
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