Building Feature Collection (#3)

From historic landmarks to satirical cartoons, the 'building feature' captures diverse tales of art and architecture

Building Feature Collection: Interior of Lift, City and South London Railway, 1899

Interior of Lift, City and South London Railway, 1899
Vintage engraving of commuters in the Interior of Lift, City and South London Railway, 1899

Building Feature Collection: Horse powered windlass

Horse powered windlass
Antique engraving of a horse powered windlass being used in a 19th century mine

Cross section illustration of lift

Building Feature Collection: Twyfelfontein lodge in Damaraland. Namibia

Twyfelfontein lodge in Damaraland. Namibia
The Twyfelfontein landscape and its tourist lodge illuminated by the last light. Namibia, Southern Africa

Building Feature Collection: Santa Magdalena in Funes, South Tyrol, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Santa Magdalena in Funes, South Tyrol, Trentino Alto Adige, Italy, Europe
The village of Santa Magdalena in Funes with the Odle dolomites in the background

Building Feature Collection: Doric Columns, Parthenon

Doric Columns, Parthenon
A pair of the Parthenons doric style columns

Building Feature Collection: Scenic view of Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China

Scenic view of Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan, China
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-metre (233 ft) tall stone statue, built during the Tang Dynasty. It is carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang

Building Feature Collection: Walls of Jerusalem, 18th Century

Walls of Jerusalem, 18th Century
Vintage engraving of Walls of Jerusalem, 18th Century

Building Feature Collection: Charles Dickens Hard Times A very obstrusive lad

Charles Dickens Hard Times A very obstrusive lad
Vintage engraving from Charles Dickens Hard Times. This is a very obstrusive lad ! said Mr Gradgrind

Building Feature Collection: Street in Jerusalem, 19th Century

Street in Jerusalem, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Street in Jerusalem, 19th Century

Building Feature Collection: Giants Staircase of the Doges Palace in Venice, 19th Century

Giants Staircase of the Doges Palace in Venice, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of the Giants Staircase of the Doges Palace in Venice, 19th Century

Building Feature Collection: Arch of Titus, Rome

Arch of Titus, Rome
Illustration of the Arch of Titus, Rome

Building Feature Collection: Steam elevator

Steam elevator from Otis brothers in New York

Building Feature Collection: Construction of Forth Bridge near Edinburgh

Construction of Forth Bridge near Edinburgh
Antique illustration of construction of Forth Bridge near Edinburgh

Sainte-Chapelle in Riom

Building Feature Collection: Bridge over the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie in North America

Bridge over the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie in North America
Antique illustration of a bridge over the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie in North America

Building Feature Collection: Forth Bridge near Edinburgh

Forth Bridge near Edinburgh
Antique illustration of a Forth Bridge near Edinburgh

Building Feature Collection: Transmission elevator

Transmission elevator
Antique illustration of a Transmission elevator

Building Feature Collection: Hand goods lift

Hand goods lift
Antique illustration of a Hand goods lift

Bulk of Queensferry - pillar

Building Feature Collection: The Pullman Building

The Pullman Building
Antique illustration engraving of the Pullman car manufacturer building

Building Feature Collection: Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe
Antique illustration of a Arc de Triomphe

Building Feature Collection: Temple C at Selinus, two metopes

Temple C at Selinus, two metopes
Antique illustration of a Temple C at Selinus, two metopes

Building Feature Collection: Church of St. Madeleine at Paris

Church of St. Madeleine at Paris
Interior view of the church of St.Madeleine at Paris

Lift shaft

Russia, Moscow, Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed, ornate onion dome

Frieze depicting mythical winged animal and angel from ancient Roman Trajans Forum

Ornate antefixa on ancient Greek Temple of Aphaia

Illustration of brick house with one side painted in a pattern of colourful stripes

Building Feature Collection: Tipical Building of Bruges

Tipical Building of Bruges
Typical Belgian buildings of the region of west Flanders. With high ceilings and copper colors, you can appreciate the still intact medieval architecture. Behind one explendente blue sky with clouds

Building Feature Collection: Houses in the Ribeira district of Porto

Houses in the Ribeira district of Porto
Detail of balconies in the old quarter of Ribeira in Porto. Ribeira district is a historical square in Porto, Portugal and it is included in the historical centre of the city

Building Feature Collection: Street in the Ribeira district of Porto

Street in the Ribeira district of Porto
Detail of a street in the old quarter of Ribeira in Porto. Ribeira district is a historical square in Porto, Portugal and it is included in the historical centre of the city

Building Feature Collection: A street in the historic center of Guimarues, Portugal

A street in the historic center of Guimarues, Portugal
Guimares is a portuguese city of Braga District, with about 52, 000 inhabitants in the core and about 161, 876 within the municipality

Building Feature Collection: Padrao do Salado in Guimarues, Portugal

Padrao do Salado in Guimarues, Portugal
The Padrao do Salado is a curious building located in Largo da Oliveira Guimares, and is a unique monument in Portugal for its features

Building Feature Collection: Hall of San Bento train station in Porto, Portugal

Hall of San Bento train station in Porto, Portugal
San Bento train station was built in the early ninth century on the ruins of the former convent of San Bento Ave Maria and still retains that old melancholy air that characterizes the city of Oporto

Scene Of the West Lake Seen From Pavilion, Hangzhou, China

Building Feature Collection: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Rome, Lazio, Italy
Colosseum arches at sunset with blue sky

Building Feature Collection: Celling of the roman Pantheon, low angle view

Celling of the roman Pantheon, low angle view
Details of the celling inside the Pantheon of Rome, Italy

Building Feature Collection: Baths of Caracalla

Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy

Building Feature Collection: The ruins of the Theatre of Marcellus. Rome, Italy

The ruins of the Theatre of Marcellus. Rome, Italy
The arches of the old ruins of Theater of Marcellus. Rome, Lazio, Italy

Building Feature Collection: Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower

Scene Of the West Lake Seen From Archway, Hangzhou

Building Feature Collection: Historic Coast Guard Station, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Historic Coast Guard Station, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Abandoned Historic Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island, now a public park in the City of Cleveland

Building Feature Collection: customs house clock tower in shanghai bund

customs house clock tower in shanghai bund
The customs house clock tower in the Shanghai bund was lighted by morning sunshine

Elevated view over the city of Guanajuato in Mexico

White stupas at Kuthodaw Pagoda, Mandalay, Myanmar

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

Detail of an old door, Shaniko, Oregon, USA

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From historic landmarks to satirical cartoons, the 'building feature' captures diverse tales of art and architecture. William Hogarth's masterpiece, 'The Sleeping Congregation, ' transports us to a Victorian church where faith and slumber intertwine. The majestic Fourviere Basilica in Lyon stands tall against the serene Saone river, showcasing its timeless beauty. A Christmas Eve scene unfolds as a dedicated church warden lights a fire, spreading warmth and joy within the Victorian walls. Chesme Church in Saint Petersburg embraces winter's embrace, enchanting visitors with its snow-covered splendor. In bustling Chicago, Rush Medical College building symbolizes progress and innovation in healthcare education. Hangzhou's West Lake boasts an extraordinary zigzag bridge that harmoniously complements Leifeng Pagoda's architectural grandeur. Delving into satire, a Victorian cartoon humorously challenges the doctrines of the church while inviting contemplation. Step inside history with an intriguing glimpse into London's City and South London Railway through an interior view of their lift from 1899. The House of Commons stands as a symbol of democracy and governance at its finest. Experience vibrant culture at Red Market or gaze upon Candy Colored Steeple that adds whimsy to any skyline it graces. La Fontaine's Fables come alive as we witness the fateful encounter between Countryman and Serpent depicted on another remarkable building feature. These captivating glimpses remind us that buildings are not mere structures but storytellers themselves – narrating tales of faith, progress, satire, democracy, culture, and fables.