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Electric power house for New York subway, Manhattan, USA
Interior of the 59th Street electric power house for the New York subway, Manhattan, USA. Date: 1904
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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Step into the past with this image of the interior of the 59th Street Electric Power House for the New York Subway in Manhattan, USA, dating back to 1904. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the powerhouse that once supplied electricity to the city's burgeoning subway system. The large, cavernous space is filled with an impressive array of machinery and equipment, all working in harmony to generate and distribute power to the underground trains. The room is dominated by towering steam engines, their massive pistons pumping away, while electrical wires and cables crisscross the ceiling and walls, connecting the various components of the power generation system. The 59th Street Power House was a crucial component of the New York Subway, which opened in 1904 and revolutionized the way people moved around the city. This powerhouse, located on the west side of Manhattan, provided electricity to the subway lines that ran through the borough, enabling the trains to operate smoothly and efficiently. The 1900s were a time of rapid industrialization and innovation in the United States, and this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the technological advancements of the era. The machinery and equipment on display are a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the time, and serve as a reminder of the vital role that electricity played in shaping the modern world.
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