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Factories, The, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
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Factories, The, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Factories, The, between 1880 and 1899
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8 X 10 In Factories Industrial Facility New York United States Of America Niagara River Ontario Canada Riverscape Silver Gelatin Glass Transparency Transparency Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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This photograph, titled "The Factories," captures the industrial landscape of the late 1800s in America and Canada. The image, taken between 1880 and 1899, depicts a series of factories and industrial facilities situated along the Niagara River, with the American side represented by the Detroit Publishing Company's mill in Detroit, Michigan, and the Canadian side featuring the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and various factories in Queenston, Ontario, Canada. The photograph, measuring 8 x 10 inches, is a silver gelatin glass transparency, showcasing the intricate details of the factories' brick and glass exteriors. The scene is a testament to the rapid industrialization of the late 19th century in both countries, with the Niagara River serving as a vital transportation route for the movement of goods and raw materials. The photograph's creator remains unknown, but it is believed that the image was published by the Detroit Publishing Company, which was known for producing and distributing high-quality photographic prints of American and Canadian landscapes. The photograph is now part of the collections of the Library of Congress, providing a valuable historical record of the industrial heritage of the United States and Canada during this period. The photograph's composition offers a unique perspective of the factories and their relationship to the natural landscape, with the Niagara River serving as a prominent geographical feature. The black and white medium adds to the timeless quality of the image, making it an essential addition to any collection of historical photographs or industrial heritage art.
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