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The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo)
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The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo)
PNP247895 The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23194832
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Barrels Busy Cargo Commodities Commodity Deep South Dock Dockworkers Export Freight Goods Import Labor Loading Paddle Boat Paddleboat Poles Sacks Shipment Southern States Steam Boat Steamboat Steamboats Steamer Telegraph Unloading Wires Merchant
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This photograph, titled "The New Orleans Levee, 1910" offers a glimpse into the bustling activity of one of America's most vibrant ports. Taken by an anonymous American School photographer in the early 20th century, this image captures the essence of trade and commerce in the southern states. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a hive of activity along the dockside. The levee is teeming with laborers engaged in loading and unloading goods from steamboats that line the riverbank. Wires crisscross above their heads as telegraph poles stand tall against the backdrop of a busy harbor. Barrels, sacks, and freight are being meticulously handled by dockworkers who tirelessly ensure that every cargo is properly loaded onto waiting boats. This scene speaks volumes about New Orleans' vital role as a hub for both imports and exports during this era. The photograph transports us back to an era when steamboats were at their peak popularity as vessels for transporting commodities up and down rivers. A paddleboat can be seen majestically anchored nearby, symbolizing not only transportation but also progress and industrialization. "The New Orleans Levee" serves as a testament to America's rich history of trade and industry while offering viewers an opportunity to appreciate the hard work put forth by countless individuals who contributed to its success.
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