"Maud Bows to The Virginia Creeper"

"Maud Bows to The Virginia Creeper" (HM18Q6)

Location: Damascus, VA 24236 Washington County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 37.145', W 81° 38.658'

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Photographed by Mr. O. Winston Link on this Spot October, 1956

This works is one of O. Winston Link's most revered photographs. Mr. Link's legacy is having captured the end of the "Golden Age" of the railroad in this country. His innovative techniques with light and dark were years ahead of his time. This particular photograph symbolizes technology transforming the face of rural America. The tracks that were once the railroad have been removed leaving the national treasure known as The Virginia Creeper Trail. Enjoy.
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HM NumberHM18Q6
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Date Added Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 12:52am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 442387 N 4052810
Decimal Degrees36.61908333, -81.64430000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 37.145', W 81° 38.658'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 37' 8.70" N, 81° 38' 39.48" W
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Area Code(s)276
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 23438-23450 Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, Damascus VA 24236, US
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