Stuyvesant elevators, R. R. terminals, New Orleans, Illinois Central Railroad Company
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Stuyvesant elevators, R. R. terminals, New Orleans, Illinois Central Railroad Company
Stuyvesant elevators, R.R. terminals, New Orleans, Illinois Central Railroad Company, Railroads, Piers & wharves, Warehouses, United States, Louisiana, New Orleans, 1890
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Media ID 12658575
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1890 Louisiana New Orleans Piers And Wharves Piers Wharves Railroads Warehouses
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back to the bustling city of New Orleans in 1890. The image showcases the impressive Stuyvesant elevators, a vital part of the R. R. terminals operated by the Illinois Central Railroad Company. The photograph captures a moment in time when railroads were at their peak, connecting people and goods across vast distances. In this particular scene, we see several railroad tracks converging towards a cluster of warehouses and piers along the Mississippi River. The Stuyvesant elevators stand tall against the backdrop of an industrial landscape, symbolizing progress and efficiency. These towering structures were essential for loading and unloading cargo onto ships that docked at the nearby piers. The composition is filled with activity - workers scurrying about, trains chugging along, and steam rising from locomotives. It's as if time has frozen to immortalize this vibrant era in American history. Looking closely, one can almost hear the clatter of train wheels on iron tracks or catch a whiff of coal smoke lingering in the air. This photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and America's rapid industrialization during that period. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, let us appreciate how far transportation technology has come while acknowledging our debt to those who built these foundations for modern connectivity.
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