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Poster Print : Union Pacific Railroad: Wooden trestle bridge at Dale Creek. All timber used in construction
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Union Pacific Railroad: Wooden trestle bridge at Dale Creek. All timber used in construction
Union Pacific Railroad: Wooden trestle bridge at Dale Creek. All timber used in construction had to be hauled 1, 000 miles from Chicago. Woodcut, 1869
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Media ID 9788601
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1869 America Bridge Chicago Construction Creek Dale Hauled Miles Pacific Railroad Railway Timber Transport Union Viaduct Woodcut Wooden Trestle
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Union Pacific Railroad Poster Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of a wooden trestle bridge at Dale Creek from Universal Images Group. This captivating woodcut, originally created in 1869, showcases the Union Pacific Railroad's engineering marvel during the early days of railway expansion. With all timber used in construction transported an impressive 1,000 miles from Chicago, this poster is a testament to the determination and ingenuity of the era. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add character to any space. Order your Union Pacific Railroad Poster Print today and let the story of the railroad unfold before your eyes.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.5cm x 42cm (21.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the year 1869, showcasing the remarkable Union Pacific Railroad wooden trestle bridge at Dale Creek. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, this engineering marvel stands tall against the backdrop of nature's beauty. The construction of this viaduct was no small feat. Every single piece of timber used in its creation had to be painstakingly hauled a staggering distance of 1,000 miles all the way from Chicago. The sheer dedication and effort required for such an endeavor is awe-inspiring. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but appreciate the significance of this wooden structure within America's rich railway history. Serving as a vital link between cities and communities across the vast expanse of land, it symbolizes progress and connectivity. The woodcut technique employed in capturing this image adds depth and texture to every intricate detail, allowing us to truly immerse ourselves in the scene. We can almost hear the distant rumble of trains passing over its sturdy tracks, transporting people and goods alike towards new horizons. Let us take a moment to reflect on how far transportation has come since those early days when timber was meticulously transported thousands of miles for construction purposes. This photograph serves as a reminder that even seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome with determination and vision - leaving behind legacies that continue to shape our world today.
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