DuPont Highway construction, 1920s C018 / 0611

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DuPont Highway construction, 1920s C018 / 0611

DuPont Highway construction. Narrow-gauge railway being used for the construction of the Coleman du Pont Road in Delaware, USA. Also known as the DuPont Highway, funding came from US industrialist Thomas Coleman du Pont (1863-1930). The scheme received legislative approval in 1911. The Coleman Du Pont Road company supervised the initial building of the two-lane concrete road, with the reminder completed by the new state highway department. Du Pont provided a total of 4 million US dollars, and construction was completed by 1923. The highway, dedicated in 1924, ran for 156 kilometres from Selbyville to Wilmington. Photographed in the 1920s

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1900s 1920s Carriageway Constructing Construction Delaware Dupont Engineering Highway North American Perspective Rail Railroad Rails Railway Railway Line Road Track Tracks Transport Transportation Narrow Gauge State Highway

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This print captures a significant moment in American history - the construction of the iconic DuPont Highway in Delaware during the 1920s. The image showcases a narrow-gauge railway being utilized for this ambitious project, which aimed to connect Selbyville to Wilmington over a distance of 156 kilometers. Funded by renowned US industrialist Thomas Coleman du Pont, the Coleman Du Pont Road company oversaw the initial building of this two-lane concrete road. With a total investment of 4 million US dollars, construction commenced in 1911 and was completed by 1923. The remaining work was carried out by the new state highway department. The photograph provides an intriguing glimpse into early engineering and transportation practices, highlighting both historical significance and industrial progress. It portrays an intricate network of tracks and rails that were instrumental in facilitating efficient transport during this era. As we admire this snapshot from the past, it is impossible not to appreciate how far our modern transportation systems have evolved since then. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in shaping our world through infrastructure development. Preserved within Hagley Archive's collection at Science Photo Library, this remarkable piece offers us an opportunity to reflect on our rich history while celebrating advancements made throughout the twentieth century.

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