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Mule teams and the levee, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
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Mule teams and the levee, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Mule teams and the levee, New Orleans, Louisiana, between 1900 and 1910
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This photograph, taken between 1900 and 1910, depicts a scene of hard work and determination along the levee in New Orleans, Louisiana. The image captures a group of mule teams, their strong and sturdy animals harnessed to carts and wagons, laboring to transport goods from the freight yard to the waiting trains at the railroad. The men in the photograph, dressed in work clothes and hats, oversee the operation with focused expressions. The levee, an embankment built to protect the city from flooding, serves as the backdrop to this industrious scene. The dry plate glass negative, taken by an unknown photographer, captures the raw beauty and grit of the era, providing a glimpse into the past of America's industrial history. The mules, with their powerful muscles and steady gaze, add a sense of strength and resilience to the photograph. The freight cars and wagons, laden with various goods, attest to the economic activity and commerce that thrived in this region during the early 1900s. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the people of New Orleans and the vital role mule teams played in the transportation industry during this time period.
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