Gallons Collection

Wedding at Cana Date: 1562

Wonder Well - 2375ft deep - Grosse Ile, Michigan (the largest Island in the Detroit River) - daily flow of 2 million gallons. Date: cira 1930s

Bede BD-2 N837BD
Bede BD-2 N937BD. at Rockford, Illinois in 1967. Powered by a 225hp modified Continental IO-360C, this heavily rebuilt Schweizer 2-32 sailplane was intended for a globe-circling

Comic postcard, Young couple in a pub Date: 20th century

Picture shows some vintage petrol pumps in the Teesside area of England. Roadside petrol pumps were first installed in Britain in 1913, though they did not enter into general use until 1921

Old petrol pump in Gallons, UK

Guinness Brewery, Dubllin - Massive storage vats
Storage Vats at St. James's Gate - the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. There are 179 vats like this in which the stout beer is stored before being drawn off into casks for distribution to

Bede BD-2 N937BD. at Rockford, Illinois in 1967. Powered by a 225hp modified Continental IO-360C, this heavily rebuilt Schweizer 2-32 sailplane was intended for a globe-circling

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

Water Storage Tank at Vauxhall Motors Plant, Dunstable
A Horton Ellipsoidal Steel water storage tank (which can hold 500, 000 gallons), built by Motherwell Bridge and Engineering Company Limited of Motherwell

The London Water Supply, jottings at the Kent Waterworks (engraving)
1053762 The London Water Supply, jottings at the Kent Waterworks (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Water Supply)

Paint supplies spread out on street
brushes, container, day, detail, gallons, high angle view, jars, nobody, objects, outdoor, paint, painting, pans, repetitive, rollers, still life, supplies, trays, wet, Henri Silberman, 86069275

Have a Plunge by George Ray
Promotional postcard for Have A Plunge revue by George Ray; music Burton Manning. First produced at the Royalty Theatre, Chester, 1st March 1915. Ray Brothers Present Londons Latest Water Revue

Fire at supply depot, Limmer Wharf, Barking, Essex
Panoramic view of a fire which broke out at a Ministry of Supply depot, Limmer Wharf, Barking, Essex, on 27 October 1947. Seen here is the fire in its early stages

LFB firefighter with new motor pump
LFB firefighter at HQ with newly delivered motor pump fitted with a six-cylinder engine, pumping capacity about 930 gallons per minute, 11 April 1938. Date: 1938

Charlotte Fire Department vehicle, North Carolina, USA, August 1935. It was the first enclosed Sedan-type fire appliance in America -- a six-cylinder engine of 160 horsepower with a pumping capacity

Fire engine and crew, LCC-London Fire Brigate
A fire engine and its crew at Southwark HQ -- the first pneumatic tyred appliance, commissioned in April 1928, with a Dennis Tamini pump capacity of 500 gallons per minute. Date: circa 1928

Water tank for the British Army, WW1
One of a number of tanks, each holding 100, 000 gallons of water, made by a Birmingham firm and erected in England, France and Belgium to ensure supplies during the First World War. Date: 1916

Pluto Pipe-Lines across the Channel by G. H. Davis
Series of illustrations showing the workings of the Pluto ( Pipe Line Under The Ocean ) pipes across the English Channel which pumped millions of gallons of petrol from Great Britain to France during

Rubber bladders full of drinking water wait for transport on the flight deck of USS
September 3, 2005 - Eight rubber bladders, each holding 500 gallons of fresh drinking water, wait for transport on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5)

Aubrey Eneass of Boston solar motor. Demonstrated at Edwin Cawstons ostrich far Pasadena, California. A reflector 33 feet (10.05 metres) in diameter lined with 1

Charlotte Fire Department vehicle, North Carolina, USA, August 1935. It was the first enclosed Sedan-type fire appliance in America -- a six-cylinder engine of 160 horsepower with a pumping capacity

Fire at supply depot, Limmer Wharf, Barking, Essex
Panoramic view of a fire which broke out at a Ministry of Supply depot, Limmer Wharf, Barking, Essex, on 27 October 1947. Seen here is the fire in its early stages

LFB firefighter with new motor pump
LFB firefighter at HQ with newly delivered motor pump fitted with a six-cylinder engine, pumping capacity about 930 gallons per minute, 11 April 1938

Fire engine and crew, LCC-London Fire Brigate
A fire engine and its crew at Southwark HQ -- the first pneumatic tyred appliance, commissioned in April 1928, with a Dennis Tamini pump capacity of 500 gallons per minute

LCC-LFB enclosed pump at Southwark HQ
The Brigade introduced these enclosed pumps in 1935, designed for the Brigade by its then Chief Officer, C C B Morris. The pump also carried breathing apparatus sets for three of its crew

Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The people have left their home and connections in South Texas, and hope to reach the Arkansas Delta for work in the cotton fields. Penniless people

Commer Fire Engine
Commer Fire Chassis B with 30 gallons First Aid Engine and 45 feet Pretoria Escape. Date: 1914

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"Gallons: A Measure of Capacity Through Time and Space" From the Wedding at Cana in 1562 to modern-day fuel stations, they have played a significant role in measuring liquids. In the early days, an LCC-LFB enclosed pumping appliance was used to transfer gallons of water for various purposes. Moving forward, Guinness Brewery in Dublin boasted massive storage vats that held countless gallons of their famous stout. These impressive structures were a testament to the scale of production. Meanwhile, the Bede BD-2 N937BD aircraft soared through the skies, carrying passengers and cargo across vast distances. Its fuel tanks measured in gallons, ensuring safe journeys for all aboard. On land, Wonder Well in Grosse Ile, Michigan reached an astonishing depth of 2375ft. Gallons upon they were pumped from this well to quench the thirsts of many. In more lighthearted moments captured on a comic postcard from the 20th century, a young couple enjoyed pints by the gallon at a cozy pub. It showcased how even leisurely activities could be associated with this unit of measurement. Across different regions like Teesside in England or even within UK itself, vintage petrol pumps proudly displayed measurements in gallons. These relics served as reminders of simpler times when filling up meant counting those precious units. Taking flight again with Douglas DC-1 NR223Y airplane soaring high above clouds while its engines consumed gallons upon gallons of aviation fuel. This symbolized progress and innovation as technology advanced over time. However, it is important not to forget history's darker chapters - such as an African enslaved man skillfully skinning a giant boa hanging from a tree - where every drop mattered for survival and trade; sometimes measured meticulously using this unit too. Through these diverse examples spanning centuries and continents alike – whether it be weddings or breweries or airplanes or historical struggles – one thing remains constant: The gallon has stood as a steadfast measure of capacity, connecting humanity's past and present.