Long Bridge Giant

[Lubliner]

Recently looking close at old photos, I had seen this one many times, but never noticed the giant on the left. Now granted some of them are standing between the joists and not on the platform, but still the image appears purposefully taken for the object display. Does this giant have a name recorded somewhere? I know Lincoln greeted someone standing 6'06" one evening. Can't be just anybody.

I am sure this came from the LOC. Thanks,
Lubliner.

 

[Carronade]

Part of it is that he's standing just before a step down in the trackside walkway. The man behind him has his legs cut off at the ankle. The two on the other side, closer to the camera, are cut off at mid-calf.

The plank walkway that the giant is standing on is above the ties. On the enclosed part of the bridge, the walkway in below the ties. The track and ties themselves would be level or very close to it.

 

[Lubliner]

Part of it is that he's standing just before a step down in the trackside walkway. The man behind him has his legs cut off at the ankle. The two on the other side, closer to the camera, are cut off at mid-calf.

The plank walkway that the giant is standing on is above the ties. On the enclosed part of the bridge, the walkway in below the ties. The track and ties themselves would be level or very close to it.

I had noticed that, and commented that some are standing between joists below the planking, and one fellow is slouching, adding impact to the giant height of the one looking away. I think it was purposely done to create that illusion. But that fellow is a big man even without all the other added impressions. Thanks
Lubliner.

 

[Seduzal]

Thanks for sharing this interesting photo .

 

[JPK Huson 1863]

There's another image where the camera creates a fluke- anyone know which one I mean? There are several soldiers in a row, the end few look like they're hobbits.

 

[Lubliner]

There's another image where the camera creates a fluke- anyone know which one I mean? There are several soldiers in a row, the end few look like they're hobbits.

When I stop and think on it, it becomes the men to find a moment for a bit of tomfoolery with all the aggression and animosity surrounding them. Making a light-hearted gesture for some future time is spell casting, if they can live to see the day come to pass.

Lubliner.

 

[Mike Serpa]

National Archives #524976 - Long bridge, Washington, D.C.

I think the man with the hat is sitting on the guard rail.