Construction of Vernon Dam, Vermont, USA
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Construction of Vernon Dam, Vermont, USA
Construction of the Vernon Dam, Dummer, Vermont, USA. Date: 1908
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Engineering Sepia Vermont Vernon Dummer
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This sepia-toned photograph transports us back in time to the year 1908, during the construction of the Vernon Dam in Dummer, Vermont, USA. The image showcases the impressive engineering feat unfolding before our eyes as workers diligently labor to shape the raw landscape. The mighty Winooski River, a vital waterway in Vermont, flows powerfully beneath the incomplete dam, its currents tamed only by the makeshift wooden barriers that temporarily hold back its force. The dam, a testament to American ingenuity and industrial progress, will eventually rise majestically from the riverbed, providing hydroelectric power to the surrounding communities. The photograph reveals a bustling construction site, with workers clad in heavy coats and hats, their faces etched with determination and grit. Horse-drawn carts laden with construction materials traverse the site, while cranes and other machinery tower above the workers, symbolizing the harmonious blend of man and machine during this era. The verdant hills and trees that surround the site offer a stark contrast to the industrial activity below, underscoring the delicate balance between nature and human progress. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of human endeavor, as well as the rich history of engineering and industry in the United States during the early 1900s.
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