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West Siberian Railroad. Bridge Over the Ob River. 360 Sazhens (0.5 Mile) Long. Main View, 1892-1896 Creator: Unknown
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West Siberian Railroad. Bridge Over the Ob River. 360 Sazhens (0.5 Mile) Long. Main View, 1892-1896 Creator: Unknown
West Siberian Railroad. Bridge Over the Ob River. 360 Sazhens (0.5 Mile) Long. Main View, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad (1890s-1978) in the Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive. The album documents the construction of the West Siberian railroad and the railroad between the cities of Ekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk. The images in the album, by the artist and printer Artur Ivanovich Vil'borg (born 1856), include views of railroad bridges over the Ushaika, Tom', and Lebiazh'ia Rivers, the passenger depots at the Tomsk, Ob', and Oiash stations, and portraits of engineers and other personnel involved in the railroad construction
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Archive Civil Engineering Engineering Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive Ob River Rail Transport Railroad Bridge Railway Bridge Railways Russian Empire Siberia Siberian State Archives Of Novosibirsk Oblast Trans Siberian Railway West Siberian Railway
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This stunning print captures the impressive West Siberian Railroad Bridge over the Ob River, stretching an incredible 360 sazhens (0.5 miles) long. The main view of this engineering marvel, dating back to 1892-1896, showcases the intricate design and sheer scale of this historic structure.
Taken from an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad, housed in the Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive, this image offers a glimpse into the construction process of one of Russia's most important railway lines. From railroad bridges over various rivers to passenger depots at key stations along the route, this album by artist Artur Ivanovich Vil'borg provides a comprehensive look at the development of this vital transportation network.
The photo not only highlights the technical expertise required for such a project but also gives us a sense of the vast landscapes traversed by these railroads in Siberia. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in overcoming geographical challenges to connect distant regions.
With its historical significance and captivating composition, this print is sure to evoke awe and admiration for both its subject matter and artistic merit.
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