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Deadwood Central RR Engineer Corps, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Deadwood Central RR Engineer Corps, 1888. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Deadwood Central RR Engineer Corps, 1888. Outdoor group portrait of ten railroad engineers and a dog, posing with surveyors transits on tripods and measuring rods, on the side of a mountain. Most of the men are sitting; all are wearing suits and hats
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Deadwood Central RR Engineer Corps, 1888' by John C.H. Grabill, captures a moment in American history as ten railroad engineers and a curious dog pause during their mountainous surveying expedition. The image, which was taken on the side of a rugged cliff, showcases the engineers in their formal attire, donning suits and hats, as they engage in the meticulous process of measuring the terrain using surveyors' transits on tripods and measuring rods. The setting, with its dramatic mountain backdrop and narrow gauge railway in the distance, underscores the immense challenges and ingenuity required to construct railroads in the American West during the late 19th century. The image, which is part of the Library of Congress's extensive collection, serves as a testament to the meeting of frontiers, where European engineering techniques met the unique demands of the American landscape. The photograph not only offers a glimpse into the past, but also showcases the fashion trends of the time, with the engineers' dress codes reflecting the era's European influence. Overall, this image encapsulates the spirit of exploration, innovation, and determination that characterized the American frontier experience.
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