Worlds highest beacon light, 1920s
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Worlds highest beacon light, 1920s
Worlds highest beacon light, 1920s. This is the Wyoming Beacon, 2620 metres above sea level. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA, this beacon guided aeroplanes flying between Chicago and San Francisco. This photograph is courtesy of the Post Office Department, Washington DC, USA. It was published in The March of Commerce (1927), volume 4 of The Pageant of America: A Pictorial History of the United States. This was a 15-volume series that commemorated 150 years since the founding of the USA in 1776
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This photograph captures the awe-inspiring Wyoming Beacon, standing tall as the world's highest beacon light in the 1920s. Perched at a staggering altitude of 2,620 meters above sea level, this remarkable structure served as a guiding light for airplanes traversing between Chicago and San Francisco. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA, it played an integral role in ensuring safe passage for aviators navigating through the vast North American skies. The image itself is a testament to the advancements in technology during that era. The monochrome tones add a sense of nostalgia and highlight the stark contrast between man-made innovation and nature's majestic backdrop. Published in The March of Commerce (1927), part of The Pageant of America: A Pictorial History of the United States series, this photograph was made possible by courtesy of the Post Office Department based in Washington DC. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back to a time when aviation was still relatively new but rapidly evolving. It serves as a reminder not only of human ingenuity but also our relentless pursuit to conquer new frontiers. This iconic beacon symbolizes progress and represents an important milestone in both transportation history and technological advancement. Photography Collection from Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art at The New York Public Library has preserved this precious piece capturing an extraordinary moment that forever changed how we traverse across continents - reminding us that even amidst towering heights, humanity can find its way forward with
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