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Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee, 1933 (b / w photo)
PNP312179 Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee, 1933 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: part of a vast system of navigational and flood control projects constructed and administered by the Tennessee Valley Authority, begun by the Federal Government in 1933; Roosevelts New Deal ; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22660316
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Aerial View American Landscape Civil Engineering Crisis Deep South Economic Crisis Great Depression Irrigation Recovery Southern States America Continent
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This print captures the monumental Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee, taken in 1933 by an American photographer. The dam is a significant part of the vast system of navigational and flood control projects constructed and administered by the Tennessee Valley Authority, initiated during Roosevelt's New Deal era. This aerial view showcases the immense scale of this engineering marvel against the backdrop of a river flowing through the American landscape. During this period, America was grappling with economic crisis due to the Great Depression. However, images like these symbolize hope for recovery as they represent progress and industrial development. The dam not only provided much-needed irrigation but also played a crucial role in revitalizing industries in Southern states. The photograph serves as a reminder of how civil engineering projects were instrumental in transforming landscapes across North America. It highlights both the resilience and ingenuity that define America's history. This image from Bridgeman Images offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in American history when infrastructure projects became catalysts for economic growth and societal change. As we admire this photograph today, it reminds us of our ability to overcome crises through innovation and determination.
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