Von Storch Breaker, Del. & Hudson Canal Co. c. 1863 - 1865

"Von Storch Breaker, Del. & Hudson Canal Co." is a black and white photograph taken by Thomas H. Johnson in 1863-1865. This image depicts a breaker or coal processing plant on the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, and likely shows the coal being carried to a barge on the canal. This photo shows the technological advances of the industrial age in the early 19th century, documenting a moment in time during the early years of photography. The image has a historic and industrial feel to it.