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Loading copper, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Loading copper, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Loading copper, between c1900 and c1930
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Alaska Alaskan Boxcar Copper Labourer Labourers Loading Loading Bay Navvy North America North American Railroad Car Railways Waggon Wagon White And Black
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This photograph, estimated to have been taken between 1900 and 1930, showcases the raw and untamed beauty of Alaska during the early 20th century. The image, titled "Loading Copper," depicts a bustling scene at a railroad loading bay along the Copper River and Northwestern Railway in Cordova, Alaska, United States. A group of laborers, dressed in heavy work clothes and hats, are seen diligently loading copper ore into a railroad car. The cordova Chugach region of Alaska was rich in copper deposits, making it a vital source for the growing industrial economy of North America during this period. The railroad car, with its distinctive box shape and large doors, is filled to the brim with copper ore, ready to be transported to smelters and processing plants. The laborers, known as navvies, work in unison to ensure the efficient loading of the car, their faces etched with determination and focus. The photograph is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of the American labor force during this era. The image, though devoid of color, is rich in historical significance and captures the essence of the era's industrial spirit. The railways played a crucial role in the transportation of raw materials, including copper, from the vast hinterlands of North America to the urban centers of the United States and beyond. This photograph, from the collections of the Library of Congress, is a poignant reminder of the past and the role that the railways played in shaping the economic and industrial landscape of the United States during the 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s.
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