Habs Collection

Anti-proton experiment, Berkeley, 1955 C016 / 8832
Anti-proton experiment. Blackboard showing the provisional results and calculations for a series of experiments carried out in 1955 at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory to discover the antiproton

Corliss steam engine, circa 1900 C016 / 4584
Corliss steam engine, circa 1900. This view shows the engines dynamo and rope drive. Corliss steam engines were a type of engine used to provide mechanical power in factories

Nuclear missile warning system, 1965 C016 / 4518
Nuclear missile warning system. IBM 7090 computer in use in the 1960s as part of the USAs Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS)

Napalm bomb production, 1957
Napalm bomb production. 1950s production of a napalm bomb at Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Commerce City, Colorado, USA. Napalm is a flammable liquid that sticks to the skin and causes severe

Carding machines, circa 1900 C016 / 8824
Carding machines. Row of carding machines at a textiles processing factory circa 1900. Carding is a technique used to disentangle, clean, and mix fibres such as cotton or wool

Dodge Main automobile factory, 1950 C014 / 2063
Dodge Main automobile factory. Workers leaving the Joseph Campau gate of the Dodge Main Chrysler factory in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dodge Brothers automobile factory, 1915 C014 / 2058
Dodge Brothers automobile factory. Workers operating machinery in the pressed steel building of the Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company factory in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dodge Main automobile factory, 1934 C014 / 2059
Dodge Main automobile factory. Workers constructing 1934 Dodge 6 DK models in Assembling Building 1 of the Dodge Main Chrysler factory in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Mustard gas production, 1954
Mustard gas production. 1950s production of artillery shells containing mustard gas at Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Commerce City, Colorado, USA

Alvarez bubble chamber research, 1959
Alvarez bubble chamber research, Radiation Laboratory of the University of California, Berkeley, USA, July 1959. From left, US engineers and physicists Paul Hernandez (1918-2009)

USS Hornet with Apollo astronauts, 1969 C016 / 4569
USS Hornet with Apollo astronauts. Aerial photograph of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-12) on which US President Richard Nixon is welcoming the Apollo 11 astronauts back to Earth

Nuclear missile warning system, 1999 C016 / 4514
Nuclear missile warning system. This computer is part of the nuclear missile monitoring and early warning system used to track missiles in the atmosphere and in space after their launch

North American B-45 Tornado, 1947 C016 / 4331
North American B-45 Tornado. Interior of Building 4401 (or possibly 4402) at Muroc Army Airfield, California, USA, looking east at hangar doors with a North American Aviation XB-45 Tornado jet

Bell XP-59A Airacomet, 1942 C016 / 4328
Bell XP-59A Airacomet in flight. This was the US militarys first jet fighter aircraft. It was designed and built by Bell Aircraft during World War II, and first flew in October 1942

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"HABS: Capturing the Legacy of Iconic Structures and Moments in History" Step into the world of HABS, where history comes alive through captivating images. From groundbreaking experiments to industrial marvels, this collection showcases the essence of human ingenuity and resilience. Transport yourself back to 1955 at Berkeley's Anti-proton experiment, a pivotal moment in scientific discovery that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of particle physics. Witness the dedication and brilliance that paved the way for future advancements. Marvel at the Corliss steam engine from circa 1900, an engineering masterpiece that revolutionized industry with its efficiency and power. Feel the rumble as it propelled progress forward during a time when innovation was paramount. Experience a chilling reminder of Cold War tensions with glimpses into the nuclear missile warning system from 1965. These haunting images serve as a testament to humanity's constant struggle for peace amidst global uncertainties. Take in an exterior view of CIF (California Institution for Women), where stories unfold within these walls - tales of redemption, resilience, and hope. The architecture stands tall as a symbol of rehabilitation and transformation. Witness both destruction and rebirth through striking photographs capturing napalm bomb production in 1957 juxtaposed against Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse in 1940. These contrasting moments remind us how fragile structures can be while highlighting our ability to rebuild stronger than before. Travel back to early 20th-century America with carding machines from circa 1900; their rhythmic movements tell stories woven by countless workers who shaped textile industries across the nation. Step inside Dodge Brothers automobile factories from various eras - witness their evolution over time as they churned out vehicles that defined generations on American roads. HABS captures not just buildings but also memories etched deep within their foundations – memories forged by hardworking individuals whose determination fueled progress throughout history. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate these iconic structures and moments forever preserved in the HABS collection.