Description: An antique albumen photograph from an album of 1900-1909 western U.S. scenes including the Atlantic and Pacific (became Santa Fe) end First Transcontinental Railways. Type & Size: A 6x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good condition and very well taken care of for its age. Likely some light curling, flaking, and other age related deterioration. Please see photos for scans. This photograph showcases a barren landscape with remnants of an old mining operation, including a cart railway track amidst rocky terrain. The area appears desolate and abandoned, with scattered debris reminiscent of early 20th-century mining in the western United States, possibly depicting a scene from California or Nevada given the context of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Transcontinental Railway and mining booms drove economic development in the western United States. The photograph's setting reflects a typical mining site, which could have contributed to the growth of nearby towns during this period. Alfred Hart, known for documenting the Central Pacific Railroad, might have captured such scenes during travels across these regions.No caption or identifiable text is visible in the image. There are no identifiable people in this photo.
Price: 38 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-17T15:27:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: mining, desert, history, rail track, west
Theme: history, transportation, western, railroadiana
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 6x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
