Erection Collection (#6)

Paris, France - La Sainte Chapelle, The Crypt. Date: 19th century

Earls Court takes shape
A new exhibition centre for London. Earls Court exhibition centre in the midst of construction showing the main hall of the vast building

Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament seen from the river, previous to the erection of St Stephens Tower, housing Big Ben. Date: circa 1850

Popular Celebrations Dam Square Amsterdam 4 March 1795
Artokoloro

Source Size = 2325 x 1390
The Expedition against the Akha Marauders on the Frontier of Assam: Akha Chief Followers, and Escort of the Forty-Second Assam Light Infantry Saluting after the Erection of a Disputed Boundary Pillar

Indiana: New Water Works in Course of Erection for the City of Fort Wayne

Source Size = 2520 x 3701
British Protestant Church in Course of Erection at Nice, France

The Erection of the Cross, by Gustave Dore

The Raising of the Cross (panel)
XIR81894 The Raising of the Cross (panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (attr. to); 13x25 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Life of Christ, the Raising of the Cross, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for
XIR414566 Life of Christ, the Raising of the Cross, preparatory study of tapestry cartoon for the Church Saint-Merri in Paris

Raising the Cross, 1631-37 (oil on canvas)
XIR223257 Raising the Cross, 1631-37 (oil on canvas) by Crayer, Gaspar de (1584-1669); 366x272 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Erecting the Obelisk from Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, 25 October 1836 (oil
XIR101753 Erecting the Obelisk from Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, 25 October 1836 (oil on canvas) by Dubois, Francois (1790-1871); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Depredation
English archaeologists removing Cleopatras Needle from its original site in Alexandria for erection on the Thames Embankment in London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Prohibition sign keep off construction site, construction of a modern cow shed, Bavaria, Germany

High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A. R. I. B. A. at the
High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A.R.I.B.A. at the Royal Society of Arts, John Adam Street, Adelphi, London, W.C

At the Welsh Industries Fair - a model of the Airey permanent house made of precast concrete units, with a flat or pitched roof, and containing three bedrooms, a living room

Industrialisations advantages are not all to be found in factory production - a great deal of improvement over traditional building methods can be achieved without leaving the building site

Because electricity obtained from windmill generators is exempt from the Order prohibiting the use of power for advertisement lighting

The Supermarine S5 during erection in 1927. Date: 1927

The Erection of the Cross, by Gustave Dore

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) ram with an erection during the rut, Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States of America, North America

The St. Louis bridge. The erection - the ribs completed and the roadways begun. Photograph shows view of the St. Louis Bridge under construction, spanning the Mississippi River. Date 1881

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In the realm of architectural marvels and historical landmarks, one cannot escape the awe-inspiring erections that have stood the test of time. From the enchanting Peter Pan statue arriving in Kensington Gardens to the ethereal beauty of La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, each structure tells a unique tale. Traveling across continents, we witness the grandeur of Luxor's Obelisk proudly erected at Place de la Concorde, a symbol of ancient Egyptian heritage embraced by modernity. Closer to home, Liverpool Cathedral emerges from St. James Mount like a phoenix rising from ashes - an ongoing testament to human ambition and faith. Trafalgar Square stands as a hub for artistic expression and cultural gatherings; its centerpiece evoking admiration with every glance. Meanwhile, Star Hotel in Great Yarmouth takes us back to Victorian times when elegance was paramount. Venturing into Surrey's countryside reveals proposed houses near Thames Ditton and Esher - visions waiting to be brought to life. And not far away lies Woldsea in Lincolnshire where dreams take shape through plans for an exquisite hotel overlooking nature's splendor. Dunfermline's Bee-Alley Gardens beckon with their proposals for lush green spaces amidst urban landscapes - reminding us that even within bustling cities, tranquility can thrive. As we cross Mill Dene Bridge proposal or explore House Dene near Wallace's Well, we are reminded that architecture is not limited by imagination but rather fueled by it. These erections stand tall as tributes to human ingenuity and determination throughout history. They inspire us to dream bigger, create bolder designs while honoring our past.