Eddystone, Pennsylvania - Railroad parts
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Eddystone, Pennsylvania - Railroad parts
Eddystone, Pennsylvania - Railroad parts. Baldwin Locomotive Works. Moulder takes a small pot of metal from tapped furnace to use on a small job, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer, who used his camera as a tool for social reform. US, USA
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1874 1936 1940 Americana Baldwin Camera Documentary Eddystone Furnace Great Depression Hine Lewis Hine Lewis W Hine Lewis Wickes Hine Locomotive Metal Parts Pennsylvania Photographer Railroad Reform Movements Small Social Change Social Reform Takes Tool Works Moulder Tapped
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This photograph captures a significant moment in the industrial history of Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Taken in 1936 by renowned American photographer Lewis Hine, this image showcases the bustling Baldwin Locomotive Works. In the foreground, a skilled moulder carefully carries a small pot of molten metal from a tapped furnace to complete a minor task. Hine's camera served as an instrument for social reform, and this particular snapshot exemplifies his dedication to documenting the lives and work of ordinary Americans during challenging times. The Great Depression had cast its shadow over the nation, but amidst adversity, industries like Baldwin Locomotive Works played a vital role in keeping communities alive. The composition offers viewers an intimate glimpse into the daily routines within this locomotive factory. The moulder's focused expression reveals his commitment to craftsmanship while highlighting the importance of every individual's contribution towards progress. As we observe this historical print today, it serves as both a reminder of America's industrial past and Hine's remarkable ability to capture moments that transcend time. This photograph not only immortalizes Eddystone’s railroad parts production but also symbolizes resilience and determination during an era marked by economic hardship. Lewis Wickes Hine remains one of America’s most influential documentary photographers whose images continue to ignite conversations about social change and reform movements even decades after they were taken.
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