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Corporation Collection (#13)

"Unveiling the Powerhouse: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Corporations" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and influence of corporations that have shaped our world

Background imageCorporation Collection: Ashanti Obuasi Gold Mines, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa

Ashanti Obuasi Gold Mines, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Ashanti Obuasi Gold Mines Corporation, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCorporation Collection: Anguilla anguilla, freshwater eel

Anguilla anguilla, freshwater eel
US M2. 30 in self-loading carbine, 1944 (c). Magazine (numbered); National Postal Meter Corporation; no rear sight. One of the great success stories of World War Two the M1 carbine was used widely by

Background imageCorporation Collection: Concorde interior, with passenger seating

Concorde interior, with passenger seating. Date: late 1960s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mine no. 30, Kenvir, Kentucky, USA

Mine no. 30, Kenvir, Kentucky, USA
Mine no. 30 of the Black Mountain Coal Corporation at Kenvir, Harlan County, Kentucky, USA. Date: 1927

Background imageCorporation Collection: Label for Big Cat, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Label for Big Cat, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled by General Distillers Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Label for Old Rampart, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Label for Old Rampart, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled by General Distillers Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Label for Whipple Creek, Kentucky Corn Whiskey

Label for Whipple Creek, Kentucky Corn Whiskey, bottled by General Distillers Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCorporation Collection: MS&L Victoria Pier Railway Station, Hull

MS&L Victoria Pier Railway Station, Hull, Yorkshire, . Hull Corporation Pier Station - Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. Date: 1960s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Boys Crabbing

Boys Crabbing
Three boys in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - skippers of the future, fishing for crabs from the pier of the Corporation Bridge across the River Freshney. Date: 1950s

Background imageCorporation Collection: WALTER SHERMAN GIFFORD (1885-1966). President of the AT&T Corporation

WALTER SHERMAN GIFFORD (1885-1966). President of the AT&T Corporation. Photographed while Director of the Council of National Defense and Advisory Commission during World War I, early 20th century

Background imageCorporation Collection: British Hovercraft Corporation BH7 Mk2, XW255

British Hovercraft Corporation BH7 Mk2, XW255

Background imageCorporation Collection: WRIGHT BROTHERS, 1915. Stock certificate, 1915, for a $100 share in the Wright Company

WRIGHT BROTHERS, 1915. Stock certificate, 1915, for a $100 share in the Wright Company, built on their 1906 patent for a flying machine

Background imageCorporation Collection: BUSN2A-00154

BUSN2A-00154
Duquesne steel factories at night, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1900 Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Background imageCorporation Collection: Edison phonography ad, 1901

Edison phonography ad, 1901
Advertisement for Edison phonographs and records, National Phonograph Co. 1901. Hand-colored woodcut

Background imageCorporation Collection: Quit Rents ceremony, Royal Courts of Justice, London

Quit Rents ceremony, Royal Courts of Justice, London
The ancient ceremony of Quit Rents taking place in the Royal Courts of Justice, London. The paying of quit rents by the Corporation of the City of London to the King (or Queen)

Background imageCorporation Collection: DUKW powered ferry on the Great Chindwin River, Burma

DUKW powered ferry on the Great Chindwin River, Burma - circa 1945. The DUKW (popularly pronounced " duck" ) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by General Motors

Background imageCorporation Collection: Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation, 1532. Artist: Dirck Jacobsz

Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation, 1532. Artist: Dirck Jacobsz
Group Portrait of the Amsterdam Shooting Corporation, 1532. Jacobsz, Dirck (ca. 1497-1567). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageCorporation Collection: Interior photograph of the Capitol Theatre in the Haymarket

Interior photograph of the Capitol Theatre in the Haymarket
Photograph of the interior of the Capitol Theatre in Londons Haymarket. The Theatre was the first design by the now well known cinema architect Andrew Mather

Background imageCorporation Collection: Daiki Building, Corner of Uehonmachi Street, Osaka, Japan

Daiki Building, Corner of Uehonmachi Street, Osaka, Japan. The building was the Osaka railway terminal for the Osaka Electric Railway Co

Background imageCorporation Collection: Portsmouth - Illuminated Tram Car to celebrate French Fleet

Portsmouth - Illuminated Tram Car to celebrate French Fleet
Portsmouth - An illuminated Tram Car, decorated to celebrate the French Fleet stationed in Portsmouth during 1905. The Star

Background imageCorporation Collection: View down Corporation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands

View down Corporation Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK. Date: circa 1905

Background imageCorporation Collection: Postcard of Wanstead Park

Postcard of Wanstead Park
Postcard from 1910 with various views of Wanstead Park. Part of Epping Forest, Wanstead Park is situated in Wanstead, in North East London

Background imageCorporation Collection: Corporation Road, Middlesborough, North Yorkshire

Corporation Road, Middlesborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1910

Background imageCorporation Collection: WW1 poster, US Shipping Board

WW1 poster, US Shipping Board
Poster, Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home! US Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation. circa 1918

Background imageCorporation Collection: Presentation of the new Sheriffs of London at Westminster

Presentation of the new Sheriffs of London at Westminster
Ancient ceremony of chopping sticks, and counting horse-shoes and hob-nails, in the Court of the Exchequer. Date: 1844

Background imageCorporation Collection: Museum of Brussels (Maison du Roi et des Corporation)

Museum of Brussels (Maison du Roi et des Corporation)
The Museum of the City of Brussels (French Mus饠 de la ville de Bruxelles, Dutch Museum van de Stad Brussel) is a museum on the Grand Place square in Brussels, Belgium

Background imageCorporation Collection: King Edward VII at new Birmingham Waterworks - Elan Valley

King Edward VII at new Birmingham Waterworks - Elan Valley, Powys, Wales. The reservoirs, which were built by the Birmingham Corporation Water Department

Background imageCorporation Collection: London, England - Lord Mayors State Coach

London, England - Lord Mayors State Coach - Ornate horse-drawn coach with outriders. Part of Box 23 Boswell Collection. A Day trip to London.The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of London is the legal

Background imageCorporation Collection: Concorde interior, with cables

Concorde interior, with cables
Concorde interior during the construction phase, with cables everywhere. Date: late 1960s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Mosaic of the Square of the Guilds or Corporations. Ostia An

Mosaic of the Square of the Guilds or Corporations. Ostia An
Ostia Antica. Square of the Guilds or Corporations. Mosaic depicting an Nereid with a sea-horse. Near Rome

Background imageCorporation Collection: Square of the Guilds or Corporations. Ostia Antica

Square of the Guilds or Corporations. Ostia Antica
Ostia Antica. Square of the Guilds or Corporations. Overview. Near Rome

Background imageCorporation Collection: George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with golf clubs and headphones

George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with golf clubs and headphones
George Ernest Studdy, two colour sketches of Bonzo, one with a bag of golf clubs and balancing a golfball on his nose, the other wearing headphones as mascot for the Crosley Radio Corporation

Background imageCorporation Collection: French Concorde Flies

French Concorde Flies
The French prototype Concorde 001, piloted by Andre Turcat, takes off on its first flight at Toulouse, a co-production of Sud-Aviation and the British Aircraft Corporation. Date: 2 March 1969

Background imageCorporation Collection: Caroline & Corp. 1820

Caroline & Corp. 1820
Queen Caroline (Queen of George IV) receiving the Address of the Corporation of London from Alderman Wood. Date: 1820

Background imageCorporation Collection: Advertisement, IBM Corporation

Advertisement, IBM Corporation
Advertisement, IBM (International Business Machines) Corporation -- speeding business through electronics. 1950

Background imageCorporation Collection: House of the Salmon, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

House of the Salmon, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
House of the Salmon (originally the Fishermens Guild) in Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century (detail showing a large fish above the door). Date: circa 1910

Background imageCorporation Collection: Fishermens Guild, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

Fishermens Guild, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
House of the Fishermens Guild (detail) in Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCorporation Collection: The Original Home of the BBC at Savoy Hill, London

The Original Home of the BBC at Savoy Hill, London Date: 1932

Background imageCorporation Collection: Railway strike 1911: Tramcar damage by strikers at Glasgow

Railway strike 1911: Tramcar damage by strikers at Glasgow
One of thousands of tramcars damaged by strikers at Glasgow. Date: August 1911

Background imageCorporation Collection: Label for Kentucky Nectar, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Label for Kentucky Nectar, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, distilled and bottled by General Distillers Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Label for Lick Run, Kentucky Corn Whiskey

Label for Lick Run, Kentucky Corn Whiskey, bottled by General Distillers Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Albert Memorial Industrial Schools, Birkenhead

Albert Memorial Industrial Schools, Birkenhead
The Albert Memorial Industrial Schools, Corporation Road, Birkenhead. Date: circa 1900

Background imageCorporation Collection: Municipal art gallery and museum, Leeds

Municipal art gallery and museum, Leeds
Various scenes at Leeds fine art gallery which was erected by the Municipal Corporation of Leeds and opened by the Mayor on 3rd October 1888. Date: 1888

Background imageCorporation Collection: Burgmote horns of hammered bronze, 14th century

Burgmote horns of hammered bronze, 14th century.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, Adam and Charles Black

Background imageCorporation Collection: Northampton Corporation Trams Crossing, England

Northampton Corporation Trams Crossing, England
Northampton Corporation Trams Crossing, Northamptonshire, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageCorporation Collection: Corporation Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire

Corporation Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageCorporation Collection: The Fountain, Corporation Park, Lancashire

The Fountain, Corporation Park, Lancashire
The Fountain, Corporation Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s




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"Unveiling the Powerhouse: A Glimpse into the Legacy of Corporations" Step back in time to witness the grandeur and influence of corporations that have shaped our world. From the iconic opening of Tower Bridge to groundbreaking moments like BBC's inaugural broadcast in 1935, these snapshots capture pivotal milestones. Innovation takes flight with aircraft such as BAC 1-11 and BAC TSR-2, showcasing cutting-edge technology that pushed boundaries. Adorned with a vibrant poster advertising West African Airways, dreams took flight for those seeking adventure beyond borders. Healthcare advancements come to life at Stobhill Hospital in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. This beacon of hope symbolizes how corporations prioritize public welfare and well-being. Norris Green Estate in Liverpool stands tall as a testament to corporate commitment towards providing affordable housing solutions for communities. It represents an era when corporations embraced social responsibility amidst urban development challenges. The Bristol B-175 Britannia 102 soars through the skies, epitomizing corporate excellence in aviation engineering. Its cover design on Western Airways timetable captures both elegance and efficiency – hallmarks of successful corporations. Media plays its part too; Popular Aviation Magazine showcases how corporations fuelled people's fascination with flying machines while keeping them informed about industry trends and breakthroughs. Industrial might comes alive at BSC works in Port Talbot, West Glamorgan, South Wales. These steelworks embody not only economic prosperity but also employment opportunities created by forward-thinking corporations invested in local communities' growth. Returning full circle to BAC TSR-2 once again highlights technological prowess combined with strategic vision—proof that relentless pursuit of innovation propels progress even against adversity. These captivating glimpses into history remind us that behind every corporation lies a story—a tale woven by ambition, resilience, and dedication towards shaping a better future for all.