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0029123. RAILWAY
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0029123. RAILWAY
RAILWAY POSTER, 1870s.
A Chicago and North-Western Railway poster of the 1870s promoting free homestead lands in the Dakota Territory
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 12400950
1870 1870s Advertising Chicago Dakota Farmland Frontier Handbill Homesteader Land Land Rush Liberated Manifest Destiny Northwest Promotion Railroad Sign Territory Vendor Westward Expansion
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This print from the Granger Collection takes us back to the 1870s, a time of great ambition and opportunity in America. The image showcases a Chicago and North-Western Railway poster promoting free homestead lands in the Dakota Territory. As we gaze at this vintage advertisement, we are transported to an era when manifest destiny was driving westward expansion. The poster itself is a testament to American ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. Its bold text boldly declares the availability of liberated farmland in the frontier, enticing potential homesteaders with promises of new beginnings. The vibrant colors and eye-catching design capture our attention, urging us to consider embarking on this land rush adventure. Intriguingly, this handbill not only represents an advertising campaign but also serves as a historical artifact documenting a significant chapter in American history. It symbolizes both the desire for progress and the allure of untamed territories waiting to be claimed by intrepid settlers. As we reflect on this railway poster, it becomes clear that it embodies more than just commercial intent; it encapsulates dreams of prosperity and freedom that were deeply ingrained in American society during that time. This photograph print allows us to glimpse into an era where cities like Chicago served as gateways to uncharted territories ripe with possibilities. Overall, this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand invites us to appreciate both its aesthetic appeal and its historical significance as it transports us back to an age defined by westward expansion and boundless optimism.
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