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YOSEMITE: WAWONA TUNNEL. Wawona Tunnel, built through a mountain in Yosemite National Park
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YOSEMITE: WAWONA TUNNEL. Wawona Tunnel, built through a mountain in Yosemite National Park
YOSEMITE: WAWONA TUNNEL.
Wawona Tunnel, built through a mountain in Yosemite National Park, California in 1933. The fallout shelter sign seen was introduced by the United States Department of Defense Office of Civil Defense in the 1960s to designate federally approved shelters. Photograph by Brian C. Grogan, 1991
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Media ID 13639330
1960 1960s 1991 Brian California Civil Defense Cold War Road Sign Tunnel Yosemite National Park
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This print titled "YOSEMITE: WAWONA TUNNEL" takes us back in time to the late 1960s, amidst the height of the Cold War era. The image showcases the remarkable engineering feat that is Wawona Tunnel, a tunnel built through a mountain in Yosemite National Park, California. Constructed in 1933, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. As we delve deeper into this photograph, our attention is drawn to an intriguing detail - a fallout shelter sign prominently displayed within the tunnel. This sign was introduced by the United States Department of Defense Office of Civil Defense during the 1960s as a means to designate federally approved shelters in case of nuclear attacks or other emergencies. The photographer Brian C. Grogan skillfully captures both the grandeur of Yosemite's natural beauty and the juxtaposition of man-made structures within it. His lens transports us on a journey along Wawona Road, revealing an interior view that evokes curiosity about what lies beyond. Through this image, we are reminded not only of America's rich architectural heritage but also its historical context marked by tensions and fears surrounding global conflicts. It serves as a poignant reminder of how society adapts and prepares for uncertain times while preserving nature's wonders. Granger Art on Demand offers us an opportunity to appreciate these timeless moments frozen in photographs like this one – reminders that history continues to shape our present and future endeavors.
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