Safe Harbor Dam, Pennsylvania, Verenigde Staten: interieur van de centrale 1936

Wouter Cool's 1936 photograph, "Safe Harbor Dam, Pennsylvania, Verenigde Staten: interieur van de centrale," is a striking black and white image that captures the industrial grandeur of the dam's interior. Taken from a high vantage point, the photograph showcases the vast space, the towering columns, and the intricate machinery within the central power plant. The photograph, with its focus on functional elements, exemplifies the growing interest in documenting the architectural and technological advancements of the 20th century. Cool's work, through the use of photography, aimed to highlight the beauty and scale of industrial infrastructure.