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Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
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Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908. Creator: Unknown
Loading, a New England granite quarry, c1908
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Concord Granite Granite Quarry Horse And Cart Loaded Men At Work New England New England United States Of America New Hampshire Pulley Pulleys Quarry Quarrying Workhorse
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This photograph, titled "Loading," transports us back in time to a New England granite quarry around 1908. The scene unfolds in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA, where the rugged terrain and raw beauty of the land are on full display. The image, captured as a dry plate negative glass 8 x 10 in, showcases an intriguing moment in the quarry's industrial process. A team of strong, determined men and horses work together to load granite blocks onto a horse-drawn cart. The men, dressed in heavy work clothes, are focused on their task, their expressions a testament to the physical labor required in this line of work. The horses, powerful and steadfast, pull the cart with an air of quiet strength. The quarry itself is a marvel of the era, with pulleys and ropes suspended overhead, ready to lift the heavy stones to the next stage of the process. The quarry's vast expanse stretches out in the background, a testament to the scale of the operation. The road leading out of the quarry is a reminder of the essential role of transport in the quarry's commercial success. This photograph is a metaphor for the era's industrial spirit and the human ingenuity that drove the country's growth. It is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the relationship between man and nature was more direct, and the power of horses and human labor were the driving forces behind industry. The image, from the Library of Congress, is a valuable piece of American heritage art that continues to inspire and captivate viewers today.
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