Le Châtelard, 1935

This 1935 photograph from Finhaut, Switzerland, captures workers at the SBB-Kraftwerk Châtelard-Barberine construction site. It features men transporting rough-cut stone blocks via rail carts on narrow tracks amidst a quarry environment, with a wooden processing structure and mountainous backdrop.

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FORTEPAN / Lánchidi Péter
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This 1935 photograph from Finhaut, Switzerland, captures workers at the SBB-Kraftwerk Châtelard-Barberine construction site. It features men transporting rough-cut stone blocks via rail carts on narrow tracks amidst a quarry environment, with a wooden processing structure and mountainous backdrop.
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Le Châtelard, 1935
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Le Châtelard, a felvétel a SBB-Kraftwerk Châtelard-Barberine építése során készült.
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This 1935 photograph from Finhaut, Switzerland, captures workers at the SBB-Kraftwerk Châtelard-Barberine construction site. It features men transporting rough-cut stone blocks via rail carts on narrow tracks amidst a quarry environment, with a wooden processing structure and mountainous backdrop.
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1935
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Finhaut
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Lánchidi Péter
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Le Châtelard, 1935
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This 1935 photograph from Finhaut, Switzerland, captures workers at the SBB-Kraftwerk Châtelard-Barberine construction site. It features men transporting rough-cut stone blocks via rail carts on narrow tracks amidst a quarry environment, with a wooden processing structure and mountainous backdrop.
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quarrying
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Finhaut
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quarry
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mountain landscape
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industrial facilities
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transportation
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SBB-Kraftwerk
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stone transport
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workers
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rail carts
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construction
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labor
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The image depicts a quarry setting with a notable focus on several workers engaged in transporting stones. In the foreground, two rail carts are prominent on narrow tracks running along the ground. The carts are loaded with sizeable, rectangular blocks of stone, which appear to be rough-cut and unpolished. Next to these carts, two men are visible, one actively lifting a stone from the cart while the other seems to be assisting in the task. Both men are dressed in heavy-duty work attire common for laborers, including hats for sun protection and rugged pants. In the mid-ground, there is a wooden structure, likely a stone processing or storage facility. The exterior of the building is made of rough stones, and it features several small windows, some with wooden shutters. A large wheel, possibly part of a hoisting mechanism, can be seen on the façade. To the right, a steep incline can be observed, leading up to a rocky area. This slope features a wooden apparatus resembling a lift or conveyor system, aiding in transporting the stone blocks upwards. Two men are positioned at this apparatus, one can be seen preparing to load a stone. The background is dominated by rugged mountains and a forest of evergreens, indicating a natural, mountainous environment. The scene appears sunlit, suggesting it is daytime, with a clear sky and little cloud coverage. The overall tone of the image is monochrome, which adds a historical quality to the photograph.
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Le Châtelard, a felvétel a SBB-Kraftwerk Châtelard-Barberine építése során készült.