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The worlds greatest waterfall harnessed to supply electricity (b / w photo)
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The worlds greatest waterfall harnessed to supply electricity (b / w photo)
3652695 The worlds greatest waterfall harnessed to supply electricity (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The worlds greatest waterfall harnessed to supply electricity. Illustration for Triumphs of Invention by Cyril Hall (Blackie, c 1925).); © Look and Learn
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Drive Electric Electricity Harnessed Inventions Progress Technological Technology Tunnels Turbines Vast Waterfall Generators Power House
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This photograph captures a monumental achievement in the realm of technology and progress. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, it showcases "The world's greatest waterfall harnessed to supply electricity". The image belongs to a private collection and was featured as an illustration for Cyril Hall's book, Triumphs of Invention. In this remarkable print, we witness the sheer power and magnitude of Niagara Falls being channeled into a vast power house. The relentless force of the waterfall is tamed by ingenious turbines and generators, transforming its energy into electricity that will fuel cities and industries. Tunnels snake through the landscape as conduits for this technological marvel. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to harness nature's forces for our benefit. It symbolizes mankind's constant pursuit of innovation, pushing boundaries to unlock new possibilities. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring scene, we are reminded of how far we have come in our quest for progress. Through photography, this image immortalizes one of history's great inventions: the harnessing of waterfalls for electric power generation. It stands as a visual representation of how advancements in science have shaped our modern world. As viewers contemplate this powerful snapshot frozen in time, they are invited to reflect on humanity's capacity to shape its environment through invention – forever altering the course of civilization with each groundbreaking discovery.
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