Style1½ inches thick (3.75 cm) Product Details Artist grade canvas, archival inks, wooden stretcher bars, and UVB protective coating
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Description Hand colored photo from 1891, Sept 16Original title: Construction of the cable road on Broadway Photographer: Langill, C. C.Location: Broadway & East 14th St, NYThe Broadway Cable Railroad, established in 1891, introduced a unique streetcar system that operated for about a decade. Differing from conventional tracks, it relied on a continuously moving long cable. The train's gripper would securely attach to the cable, allowing for a respectable speed of 30mph. However, a notable drawback was the absence of brakes, except for releasing the cable, which occasionally resulted in passengers being jolted during sharp turns, leading to a notorious section known as 'dead man's turn.'This cable system spanned from Bowling Green, situated at the southern tip of Manhattan, and extended uptown to 36th Street. Its installation required street excavation and, in some cases, the repositioning of pipes. The records available mainly document the excavation process, capturing city residents in photographs and showcasing the industrious spirit of the urban population.The manual labor involved intricate operations performed by hand, delicately adjusting pipes using shims, wedges, and posts. The pipes encompassed various utilities, including gas, water, drainage, and electrical conduits.
Mike Savad, Westfield, NJ Member Since August 2009 Artist Statement My name is Mike Savad, I create one of a kind creations. Photo realistic is what people think of first. There are many themes, flowers, porches, and local Suburban Scenes, some city, some urban. I also have many Job inspired images that cover a quite a range. If your looking for a gift for your Pharmacist, Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer, Barber, Gardner, Fireman etc, there should be something there for you. These will look very nice hanging on your wall, or in a waiting room, even a hotel room. My art is inspired by Norman Rockwell and Paintings from the time of the Renaissance.