Construction Collection (#11)

An engraving depicting the United Asbestos Co's Harefield Mills, near London, 19th century
5310729 An engraving depicting the United Asbestos Co's Harefield Mills, near London, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1887); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background
5311030 An engraving depicting an ox-cart with a crude solid wheel. In the background, men construct a bamboo bridge across the lagoon, by which to retreat when the Japanese attack the forts

One of nine balloons constructed by Green for the 1850 Franklin search expedition
3732751 One of nine balloons constructed by Green for the 1850 Franklin search expedition; (add.info.: Engraving depicting one of nine balloons constructed by Green for the 1850 Franklin search)

Some excavated ruins in Pompeii
3732379 Some excavated ruins in Pompeii; (add.info.: Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

English attempt building a canal across Panama - English using native workers to divert the Chagres River for a Panama
NWI4760089 English attempt building a canal across Panama - English using native workers to divert the Chagres River for a Panama Canal

A Medieval manuscript
3359940 A Medieval manuscript; (add.info.: Woodcut after a Medieval manuscript. Dated 14th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A pioneering boat, constructed of galvanised steel, 1850
3330509 A pioneering boat, constructed of galvanised steel, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pioneering boat, constructed of galvanised steel)

Erwin von Steinbach
3253089 Erwin von Steinbach; (add.info.: Erwin von Steinbach, c.1244-1318. German architect, and a central figure in the construction of the Strasbourg Cathedral)

Japanese warship in dry - dock
2604051 Japanese warship in dry - dock; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese warship "Mikasa")

clearing of Panama canal between 1879 and 1914 to link Pacific and Atlantic oceans under the leadership of
1751256 clearing of Panama canal between 1879 and 1914 to link Pacific and Atlantic oceans under the leadership of FerdinanddeLesseps

earthwork in Culebra in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906
1792167 earthwork in Culebra in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906; (add.info.: earthwork in Culebra in the Panama Canal during its building in 1906. american postcard); Photo © CCI

Cremation: furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France
530645 Cremation: furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France. Illustration published in 1888 while the building was under construction

Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843
530614 Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843

Cutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway, 1860
1577497 Cutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway, 1860; (add.info.: Cutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Noah building the Ark (line engraving)
1579761 Noah building the Ark (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of Noah building the Ark from the Book of Genesis. Engraved by J. Sadeler)

A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho)
938543 A British Shipyard, 1917 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection

Some excavated ruins in Pompeii
3740693 Some excavated ruins in Pompeii; (add.info.: Illustration depicting some excavated ruins in Pompeii. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A sash-bar finishing machine
5311858 A sash-bar finishing machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sash-bar finishing machine used during the building of the Crystal Palace. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A bricklayer
5311848 A bricklayer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bricklayer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpenters at work on the roof trusses
5312023 Carpenters at work on the roof trusses; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting carpenters at work on the roof trusses of a building. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The sawing of a block of building stone
5311818 The sawing of a block of building stone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the sawing of a block of building stone. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Lightning conductor fitted to a building
5321270 Lightning conductor fitted to a building; (add.info.: Lightning conductor fitted to a building, showing how the pit has been dug to ensure the conductor reaches the water table)

An engraving depicting two men building hurdles, 19th century
5310666 An engraving depicting two men building hurdles, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1825); Universal History Archive/UIG

Navvies working on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway
5308493 Navvies working on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Liverpool-Manchester Railway across the Chat Moss Bog. Dated 19th century)

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308402 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

The frame-work of a ship, 1850
3359224 The frame-work of a ship, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the frame-work of a ship. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Rebuilding of Paris, 1870 (b/w photo) (b/w photo)
3434336 Rebuilding of Paris, 1870 (b/w photo) (b/w photo); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. Geography. France. Rebuilding of Paris: construction of the avenue of the Opera)

History. France. French Revolution. The Fete de la Federation, Paris, July
3434673 History. France. French Revolution. The Fete de la Federation, Paris, July, 1790 Huge feast to celebrate the establishment of the short lived constitutional monarchy in France

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, illustration 1883
2604032 Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, illustration 1883; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York: Designed and built by JA Roebling and his son WA Roebling, opened 1883)

Stages in light boat building, 1850
3330508 Stages in light boat building, 1850; (add.info.: Stages in light boat building. A small craft assembled from sections. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Japanese warship in dry - dock
2604050 Japanese warship in dry - dock; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Japanese warship "Mikasa")

Athena group (relief)
3480569 Athena group (relief); (add.info.: Athena group, Relief from the Pergamon Altar, reconstructed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin)

steam mechanical digger in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906
1792171 steam mechanical digger in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906; (add.info.: steam mechanical digger in the Panama Canal during its building in 1906. american postcard); Photo © CCI

the lock of Miraflores in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906
1792168 the lock of Miraflores in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906; (add.info.: the lock of Miraflores in the Panama Canal during its building in 1906. american postcard); Photo © CCI

the region of Culebra in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906
1792165 the region of Culebra in the Panama Canal, postcard 1906; (add.info.: the region of Culebra in the Panama Canal during its building in 1906. american postcard); Photo © CCI

The Red Sormovo Dockyard, c.1920 (colour litho)
STC444514 The Red Sormovo Dockyard, c.1920 (colour litho) by Kotov, Pyotr Ivanovich (1889-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted for the Socialist Industry Exhibition in Moscow)

Construction of the Metro, crossing the Seine, c.1900 (b/w photo)
LSE746616 Construction of the Metro, crossing the Seine, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

A pulley and basket for raising building materials
5310276 A pulley and basket for raising building materials; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pulley and basket for raising building materials to the roof level)

Construction on the foundations of the St Louis bridge
5310129 Construction on the foundations of the St Louis bridge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting construction on the foundations of the St. Louis bridge (c 1870)

An engraving depicting a glazing waggon used during the building of the Crystal Palace, 19th century
5311547 An engraving depicting a glazing waggon used during the building of the Crystal Palace, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The construction of an ancient Roman siege platform
5310080 The construction of an ancient Roman siege platform; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the construction of an ancient Roman siege platform)

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308404 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line
5308403 Navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting navvies working on the Balaklava Railway Line. Dated 19th century)

American classic car Coronet 1959 tail fin
Beate Gube

Flow #1
Tal Paz-Fridman

A French Shipyard with a warship under construction
5669324 A French Shipyard with a warship under construction; (add.info.: Illustration of a French Shipyard with a warship under construction. 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An Indian village in the 19th century
5614299 An Indian village in the 19th century; (add.info.: An Indian village in the 19th century. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Panama Canal workers under the English - English paying native workers constructing the Panama Canal, 1880s
NWI4760119 Panama Canal workers under the English - English paying native workers constructing the Panama Canal, 1880s.; (add.info)

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"From Land to Sea: Captivating Construction Marvels Across the Globe" HMAS Melbourne head-on: Witness the sheer power and precision of naval construction as HMAS Melbourne takes center stage. Kiss of the Oceans - Atlantic meets Pacific - Panama Canal: Discover how human ingenuity conquered nature's boundaries, connecting two vast oceans through an awe-inspiring engineering feat. Site of Wimbledon tennis 24441_006: Beyond its sporting glory, delve into the intricate construction behind this iconic venue that has hosted countless historic moments in tennis history. Spain, Barcelona. Sagrada Familia Cathedral, designed by Antoni Gaudi: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty and architectural brilliance as you explore Gaudi's masterpiece under construction. Barrow-in-Furness shipyard 1920 EPW004064: Step back in time and witness a bustling shipyard where dreams took shape on a grand scale during the early 20th century. The Building of the Tyne Bridge - Newcastle-upon-Tyne (4/4): Uncover the story behind one of England's most recognizable landmarks, showcasing remarkable teamwork and engineering prowess. Building Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H Davis: Marvel at this iconic Australian landmark that stands tall as a testament to human determination and skill amidst challenging conditions. The crew of HMAS Melbourne line up on the flight deck: Behind every mighty vessel lies an incredible team effort; join these brave sailors as they showcase their unity during construction. Wellington Inn on stilts OP05766: Explore architectural innovation at its finest with this unique stilted inn, defying gravity while offering stunning views from above ground level. North Shields Docks EAW005502 : Dive into maritime history at North Shields Docks – once a thriving hub for trade and industry – now preserved as a reminder of our industrial heritage. United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees.