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Tunnel on Pennsylvania Turnpike. ca. 1941, Pennsylvania, USA, Portal and Tunnel on Pennsylvania Turnpike. Americas Super Highway. At night sodium vapor lights the tunnel approaches illuminating the roadway and Portal buildings. Inside the tunnel mercury vapor lights are used, which produce a daylight effect forming a perfect contrast and silhouette the entrance to the tunnel
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Tunnel on Pennsylvania Turnpike. ca. 1941, Pennsylvania, USA, Portal and Tunnel on Pennsylvania Turnpike. Americas Super Highway. At night sodium vapor lights the tunnel approaches illuminating the roadway and Portal buildings. Inside the tunnel mercury vapor lights are used, which produce a daylight effect forming a perfect contrast and silhouette the entrance to the tunnel
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This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the year 1941, capturing a mesmerizing sight on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are transported to a time when the Pennsylvania Turnpike was hailed as America's Super Highway. The photograph showcases a tunnel entrance beautifully illuminated by sodium vapor lights during nighttime. These vibrant lights guide our eyes towards the roadway and Portal buildings, creating an enchanting visual spectacle. However, it is inside the tunnel where true magic happens. Once inside, mercury vapor lights take over and cast a soft glow that mimics daylight. This clever lighting choice produces a striking contrast between light and shadow, expertly silhouetting the entrance of the tunnel. It's almost as if nature itself has painted this scene with its own brushstrokes. This print not only captures an architectural marvel but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity in transportation infrastructure. The Pennsylvania Turnpike played a crucial role in connecting people across vast distances and revolutionizing travel in North America. As we admire this remarkable piece of history through UIG's lens, let us appreciate both its artistic beauty and its significance in shaping our modern world of transportation.
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