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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Working on the Railroad

This is the Connecting Railroad Bridge in Philadelphia which I think was built in the 1860's or 70's. Above it is a statue called The Laborer; it's by Ahron Ben-Shmuel 1952 (inscription: He wrought miracles).
The statue looks to be of an Asian laborer who are famous for building America's railroads in the 1800's.

The statue is the same one that I had a little fun with on Something Sighted.
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20 comments:

  1. VPAugust 15, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    The statue is typical of the period and quite well made. The second photo has, to me, an 'european' look, probably due too the stone bridge.

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  2. HildaAugust 15, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    I like the old stone bridge and I think it's nice that the railroad workers back then are recognized now. I read a little about the history of America's infrastructure and found it fascinating though not always admirable.

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  3. TinsieAugust 15, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Interesting statue. Well shot.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 15, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Awww the statue without two heads :)

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  5. SunnyAugust 15, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I love the bridge, what a project that must have been.
    Sunny :)

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  6. LowellAugust 15, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    I like your "funning" touch! Beautiful shot of the bridge, too. The story of the Chinese working on the railroads is extremely interesting; and sad, too.

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  7. JanAugust 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Both shots are great. Love the bridge, I'm such a sucker for reflections.

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  8. EbieAugust 16, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    This is my main blog.
    Hahaha James, I still love the other shot posted in Something Sighted.

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  9. IndayAugust 16, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Wow! Almost similar to my background of my Travelogue blog. (No, it's not open to public yet, I think).

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  10. Cezar and LéiaAugust 16, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Beautiful tribute and this bridge is adorable with those coloured stones!
    Léia

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  11. cieldequimperAugust 16, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Isn't he a bit... ummm... stocky to be Asian? ;-) Must be the style of the 50s.

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  12. LoisAugust 16, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    What a fabulous looking old bridge! I love the reflection in the water. The statue is nice too.

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  13. CarverAugust 16, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    That's a great statue and also a beautiful bridge.

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  14. Rune EideAugust 16, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I like those old-fashioned rail-roads. My father worked for the Norwegian Railways for many years, so I enjoyed the statue too!

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  15. Gerald (SK14)August 16, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    that's a good old-fashioned viaduct.

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  16. MalyssAugust 16, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    For once, there's a tribute to the anonymous workers, and a beautyful one..

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  17. crocrodylAugust 16, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Beautiful bridge and superb photo of it! Really good work! Congrats!

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  18. pennyAugust 16, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    They just don't build them like they use to... I like all that natural stone work. Great craftsmanship.

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  19. B SQUAREDAugust 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    If you can believe this, I'm listening to Gordon Lightfoot's Railroad song while looking at the photos. Perfect!

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  20. MarthaAugust 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I love the old bridges, and actually I think this is the one I was trying to snap some shot of while sitting in traffic.

    There is a wall that is painted like one of these bridges with different scenes in each arch, you can see it from the expressway. I'm thinking of going searching for it one weekend! Once this HEAT wave is over!

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