Construction of the American Gypsum Company
Photographer
Harvey Caplin
(1915 Rochester, New York - 1984 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date1960
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions7 7/16 × 9 7/16 in. (18.9 × 23.9 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John Airy
Object numberPA1982.180.280
DescriptionThis image depicts the early construction of the American Gypsum Company plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Numerous construction workers, construction equipment, and materials can be seen. A single wooden telephone can be seen in the center of the foreground. A single worker can be seen climbing down from the top of the telephone pole. In the background, a small mobile home can be seen. In the far background, a small portion of the Sandia Mountains can be seen.On View
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Locale
ca. 1960