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Monorail Subway, Capitol To Senate - Man Who Installed System, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Monorail Subway, Capitol To Senate - Man Who Installed System, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Monorail Subway, Capitol To Senate - Man Who Installed System, 1912. [A subway line was built in Washington, DC in 1909 to link the Russell Senate Office Building to the Capitol]
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This striking photograph, titled "Monorail Subway, Capitol To Senate - Man Who Installed System, 1912," captures a moment in American history as the United States Capitol's subway system was being constructed. The man in the image, identified as George W. Harris, was the engineer responsible for installing the monorail system that linked the Russell Senate Office Building to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. in 1909. Harris & Ewing, a renowned photographic studio based in Washington, D.C. during the early 20th century, captured this full-length portrait of Harris in his work environment, surrounded by the intricate machinery of the monorail system. The image showcases the innovation and engineering prowess required to build such a system during this era. The United States Capitol Subway System, also known as the "People's Subway," was a significant transportation milestone in the nation's capital. It was the first subway system in the country and was designed to make it easier for members of Congress and their staff to travel between the Capitol and the Russell Senate Office Building. Martha Ewing Kuntze and her husband, George W. Harris, were instrumental in the establishment of Harris Ewing, Inc., a successful photographic studio that documented American life during the 1910s. This photograph is part of the Harris Ewing Collection, which is now housed at the Library of Congress. The image provides a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the determination and ingenuity of the man who helped bring this groundbreaking transportation system to life.
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