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OHIO RIVER BRIDGE, 1870. The first passenger train passing over the Great Ohio River Bridge at Louisville, Kentucky, 18 February 1870
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OHIO RIVER BRIDGE, 1870. The first passenger train passing over the Great Ohio River Bridge at Louisville, Kentucky, 18 February 1870
OHIO RIVER BRIDGE, 1870.
The first passenger train passing over the Great Ohio River Bridge at Louisville, Kentucky, 18 February 1870
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Media ID 6189635
1800s 1870 Action Bridge Courtesy Title Crossing Encbr Great Louisville Natu Ohio River Passenger South East Train Transport
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OHIO RIVER BRIDGE, 1870 - A Glimpse into the Dawn of American Railway Travel
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a significant moment in history - the first passenger train crossing over the magnificent Great Ohio River Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky. On that momentous day of 18th February 1870, this iconic bridge became a symbol of progress and connectivity for the South-Eastern United States. The image showcases an exterior view of the impressive steel structure spanning across the mighty Ohio River. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows on its sturdy pillars as it illuminates the scene with a warm glow. The steam-powered locomotive, billowing clouds of smoke and steam, proudly leads its carriages across this engineering marvel. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only technological advancement but also human ambition and determination to conquer vast distances. This historic crossing marked a turning point in transportation as it opened up new possibilities for trade, travel, and communication between regions previously isolated by natural barriers. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from our past, let us appreciate how far we have come since that fateful day in 1870. Let us honor those visionaries who dared to dream big and built bridges - both literal and metaphorical - connecting communities and shaping our nation's destiny.
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