Poster Print : Building Trestle Viaduct
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Building Trestle Viaduct
Building a trestle bridge : once the woodwork has been completed, soil and rock are washed down onto the lower levels, giving it a solid base
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Media ID 611055
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Bridges Completed Giving Levels Lower Soil Solid Trestle Viaduct Viaducts Washed Wood Work Base
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the stunning "Building Trestle Viaduct" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the intricate process of constructing a trestle bridge, with the woodwork nearly complete and soil and rock being meticulously washed down onto the lower levels, giving it a solid base. Add this evocative print to your walls and transport yourself back in time to the era of bridge building. A perfect addition to any home office, study, or man cave, this print is not only a beautiful piece of art but also a testament to the engineering prowess of the past. Bring history into your home with this exquisite print from Media Storehouse.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate process of building a trestle viaduct in Canada back in 1913. The image showcases the meticulous woodwork that was completed to form the structure, with workers carefully crafting each piece to ensure its stability and strength.
What makes this particular construction method unique is the way soil and rock were washed down onto the lower levels of the bridge once the woodwork was finished. This technique not only helped to secure a solid base for the viaduct but also added an extra layer of support to ensure its longevity.
The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of early transport infrastructure development in Canada. Trestle bridges like this one played a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating trade across vast distances, shaping the country's transportation history.
As we admire this snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded of the ingenuity and hard work that went into building such impressive structures without modern technology. It serves as a testament to human innovation and determination, capturing a moment in time when progress was measured by wooden beams and rocky foundations.
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