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The first cars are driving on the new road section between Bleiswijk and Zevenhuizen, Netherlands, February 11, 1938 (b / w photo)
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The first cars are driving on the new road section between Bleiswijk and Zevenhuizen, Netherlands, February 11, 1938 (b / w photo)
7239763 The first cars are driving on the new road section between Bleiswijk and Zevenhuizen, Netherlands, February 11, 1938 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Rijksweg no 12, The Hague - Zevenaar.); Nationaal Archief/Collectie Spaarnestad/Fotograaf onbekend
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This photo captures a significant moment in history - the inauguration of the new road section between Bleiswijk and Zevenhuizen, Netherlands, on February 11,1938. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, we witness the excitement and anticipation that filled the air as the first cars embarked on this newly constructed route. The scene is bustling with activity as automobiles of various makes and models traverse along Rijksweg no 12, connecting The Hague to Zevenaar. The significance of this moment cannot be understated; it symbolizes progress, modernity, and a leap into a future where transportation would become more accessible than ever before. The unknown photographer skillfully captures both the grandeur of this engineering feat and its impact on everyday life. The composition draws our attention to the road itself - smooth asphalt stretching out towards distant horizons - while also highlighting the vintage vehicles that were partaking in this historic journey. As we contemplate this photograph today, over eight decades later, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of infrastructure development. It invites us to reflect on how these early advancements paved the way for our present-day interconnected world. This timeless image stands as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation – an enduring tribute to progress etched onto photographic paper by an anonymous artist's lens.
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