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Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate (engraving)
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Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate (engraving)
1614298 Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 October 1885.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22270596
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate" takes us back to the 19th century when controlled explosions were used to reshape the landscape. The image showcases a meticulous process of preparing for a powerful blast in Hell Gate, located in the East River near New York City. In this detailed sectional view, we witness a team of workers diligently getting ready for the explosion. They are seen loading cartridges with dynamite and carefully placing them amidst rocks that obstructed navigation through this treacherous passage. The scene is filled with activity as steam rises from various apparatuses and workers handle different materials such as fulminate, chlorate, oil, mercury, potash, and soldering equipment. The artist skillfully captures the tension and precision required for such an undertaking. Every step is crucial; every element must be meticulously arranged before igniting these explosive charges that will reshape nature's obstacles forever. This historical print not only offers us a glimpse into engineering techniques employed during that era but also serves as a testament to human determination in conquering formidable challenges posed by nature itself. It reminds us of the relentless pursuit of progress and innovation that has shaped our modern world. "Preparing to Blow Up Rocks at Hell Gate" stands as a remarkable documentation of an important chapter in American history when men dared to defy nature's barriers and forge their own path towards progress.
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