Caisson Collection (#2)

Cross-section of the caisson and masonry foundation of the Brooklyn Bridge, c1870
BROOKLYN BRIDGE: CAISSON. Cross-section of the caisson and masonry foundation of the Brooklyn Bridge, c1870

Deutsche Kriegsausstellung, Poster by Emil Orlik, 1870-1932 (1915) Poster shows a German soldier standing guard by a collection of military gear and weapons, including a helmet, sword, shield

Paul Bert (1833-1886) French physiologist and politician. A pupil of Claude Bernard, he studied the physiological effects of air pressure (Caisson disease, and respiration at high altitude)

Field Artillery Training
Photo of a hourse pulling two soldiers and a caisson through a wooded area

Forth Bridge Railway, Machinery For Drilling The Steel Tubes Of Which The Bridge Is To Be Constructed. 2. View From The North Shore, Looking South. 3 A Caisson On Launchway, At Low Water, 4

The Forth Bridge, Section Showing the Interior of a Caisson, Engraving 1890, Uk, u
THE FORTH BRIDGE, SECTION SHOWING THE INTERIOR OF A CAISSON, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

KEARNY REINTERMENT, 1912. The remains of Union Army General Phillip Kearny being moved from Trinity Churchyard in New York City to Arlington Cemetary. Photograph, 1912

Rebel caisson destroyed by Federal shells, at Fredericksburg

Trigers caisson, 19th century
Trigers caisson. 19th-century artwork of workers using the pneumatic caisson invented in 1839 by the French engineer Triger

Mulberry Caisson under construction; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a steel and concrete Mulberry caisson under construction on the South Coast of Britain during 1944. When the Allied Armies invaded Normandy in June 1944

Metro Construction 1907
The great central caisson for the station at the Place Saint-Michel

Steel Caisson
A steel caisson, a cylindrical case employed to keep out water during construction underwater, used in building a bridge support

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In the 1850s, at West Point artillery drill, caissons played a crucial role in military operations. These sturdy structures were maneuvered with precision and skill, as seen in the photographs of soldiers deftly handling concrete caissons (JLP01_01_064_42, JLP01_01_064_48, JLP01_01_063_04). The construction process itself was captured in an intriguing image (JLP01_01_063_51), showcasing the intricacies involved. Caissons also found their place beyond the battlefield. An engraving depicting The Imperial Dock in Rio Janeiro showcased how these structures closed off entrances to ensure smooth sailing for ships. Another fascinating illustration depicted a Diving Bell (chromolitho), highlighting its connection to caisson technology. The versatility of caissons extended even further into architectural marvels like the Metro construction in Paris. An English Delegation visiting during this time witnessed firsthand the innovation behind these underground transportation systems. One particularly captivating engraving revealed a Coupe d'un Caisson à Béton pour les Assises des Fondations de la Tour Eiffel. This depiction shed light on how caissons were used as foundations for iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. Not limited to land-based projects alone, building boats specifically designed to navigate beneath streets became possible through ingenious use technology. Such ingenuity was evident at The Works at Forth Bridge Railway (NB) where an engraving showcased remarkable engineering feats involving these structures. From military operations and maritime endeavors to architectural wonders and innovative transportation systems, caissons have left an indelible mark throughout history by enabling groundbreaking achievements across various domains.