Transformer at an Electric Power Station, United States 1936

"Transformer at an Electric Power Station, United States" is a black and white photograph by Wouter Cool taken in 1936. The image captures a large, industrial transformer at an electric power station. Cool's photograph offers a glimpse into the modernization of the United States in the mid-20th century, highlighting the rapid advancements in technology and infrastructure. The photograph's stark composition, with its focus on the transformer's imposing form, emphasizes the power and scale of this essential piece of machinery. This image is a valuable document of the development of the American industrial landscape and the photographer's keen eye for capturing the beauty within the industrial environment.