Hiram Collection (#2)

Mediterranean coast southward Tyre Hiram Monument
Along the Mediterranean coast, southward. Tyre, Hirams Monument. I Kings 51. 1950, Lebanon, Tyre

Hiram Monument Tyre 1900 Lebanon sea coast
Hirams Monument near Tyre 1900, Lebanon, Tyre, Along the sea coast

Hiram Reservoir Tyre 1900 Lebanon sea coast
Hirams Reservoir near Tyre 1900, Lebanon, Tyre, Along the sea coast

Hiram Maxim Holding One Of His Flying Machine Engines, Weighing 300Lb One Of The Lightest Engines Of Its Time. Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, 1840

Signature Of Ulysses S. Grant 1822 To 1885 18Th President Of The United States 1865 To 1869

Ulysses S. Grant 1822-1885. Commmander Of Union Armies In American Civil War And 18Th President Of United States 1869-77. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Joseph and Hiram Smith, pioneers of Mormonism
JOSEPH SMITH (1805-1844) with his brother HIRAM pioneers of Mormonism, depicted in front of the Temple of Nauvoo

CIRCUS FREAKS, c1880. Waino and Plutano, the original Wild Men of Borneo, who were actually mild-mannered brothers named Hiram W. and Barney Davis. Original cart-de-visite photograph, c1880

Fun on the flying machine at Southport, Merseyside
Fun on Hiram Maxims " Captive Flying Machine" amusement ride at Southport, Merseyside, which opened in 1904. Testament to the design

American explorer, teacher, and politician. Photographed at Pampaconas, Peru
HIRAM BINGHAM (1875-1956). American explorer, teacher, and politician. Photographed at Pampaconas, Peru, near the end of the 1911 expedition that led to the discovery of the ruins at Machu Picchu

The Legend of the Royal Axe
The body of Hiram was buried under the alter of the Temple and Solomon, abandonning the cult of Adonis, sacrificed to Moloch, the god Tyrian. 1890s

The burying of Hiram
Three criminals bury the body of Hiram. 1890s

Hiram - The largest horse in the world! 21 hands high, weighing 3065 pounds. Date: 1907

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King Hiram of Tyre brings men to help the Israelites cut cedars to build Solomons temple. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Maxim machine gun, c1895. The engineer Hiram Maxim developed the first fully automatic machine gun (1884) which he offered to the United States War and Navy departments

Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, 1894-1907
Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, (c1924). Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916) invented the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Henry Morton Stanleys African expedition to relieve Emin Pasha, 1886-1889 (1887). Emin Pasha, who was in the Egyptian service and Governor of the Equatorial Province

Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Artist: Spy
Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Whilst resident in America, Maxim (1840-1916) took out patents for, among other things, gas apparatus and electric lamps

Maxim / Hiram / Cig Card
SIR HIRAM STEVENS MAXIM British inventor, born in America, best known for the Maxim recoil-operated machine gun (1884) Date: 1840 - 1916

Lebanon / Archaeology / Qana
The supposed tomb of Hiram I, King of Tyre (c.969-936 BC). According to the bible he had a close relationship with David, and aided Solomon in the building of his temple. Date: 1902

MAXIMs 1894 PROJECT
Hiram Maxims monoplane project, is tested on a track at Baldwyns Park, Kent : its failure to rise more than a few centimetres discourages further experiments Date: 31 July 1894

Brown Derby Restaurant, Hollywood, California, USA
Brown Derby Restaurant, North Vine Street, Hollywood, California, USA. Date: 1950

The new Maxim flying machine
Illustration showing the new flying machine designed by Sir Hiram Maxim in full working order. The ride was opened at Earls Court in 1905. Date: 1904

The Latest Novelty in Flying Machines
One of the machines attached to the mammoth merry-go-round invented by Sir Hiram Maxim, shaped like a rather terrifying fish. Date: 1904

The supposed tomb of Hiram I, King of Tyre (c.969-936 BC). According to the bible he had a close relationship with David, and aided Solomon in the building of his temple. Date: circa 1910s

Hiram Powers
HIRAM POWERS American sculptor with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1873

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIERS, c1863. Private Hiram J. and Private William H. Gripman of Company I, 3rd Minnesota Infantry Regiment. Tintype, c1863

The whirling table on propeller test at the shed at Bald?
The whirling table on propeller test at the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

Wreck of Sir Hiram Maxim?s steam-driven aeroplane. Note ?
Wreck of Sir Hiram Maxim?s steam-driven aeroplane. Note the bent axle which was damaged by excessive upward pressure on the antilift rails used to prevent the aeroplane leaving the ground

Sir Hiram Maxim steam-driven aeroplane in the course of ?
Sir Hiram Maxim steam-driven aeroplane in the course of construction at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, 1890

The shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim ?
The shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1889

The steam engine for driving the whirling table in the s?
The steam engine for driving the whirling table in the shed at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, where Sir Hiram Maxim constructed his steam-driven aeroplane, 1890

Sir Hiram Maxim?s workshop at Baldwyn?s Park, Kent, 1890

Sir Hiram Maxim with his assistant Dr A. P. Thurston at t?
Sir Hiram Maxim with his assistant Dr A.P. Thurston at the controls of the completed Maxim 1910 biplane at Crayford, Kent

Two-cylinder steam engine used by Sir Hiram Maxim, circa?
Two-cylinder steam engine used by Sir Hiram Maxim, circa 1890

Sir Hiram Maxim in 1894 with one of the two steam engine?
Sir Hiram Maxim in 1894 with one of the two steam engines of 180bhp used in his first flying machine

HIRAM POWERS (SCULPTOR), 1890 engraving

HIRAM POWERS (SCULPTOR), 1805-1873, American neoclassical sculptor, US

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. Ruins of the Inca city at Machu Picchu, Peru, photographed by Hiram Bingham after six weeks of clearing of vegetation supervised by the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. View of the ruins of the Inca city at Machu Picchu, Peru. Photograph taken by Hiram Bingham after 10 days of clearing of vegetation supervised by the Yale Peruvian Expedition of

PERU: INCA WOMAN, c1911. Inca woman photographed near Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham, leader of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

PERU: INCA WOMAN, c1912. Inca woman photographed at the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru, by Hiram Bingham, c1912

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. The ruins of the Incan city at Machu Picchu, photographed by Hiram Bingham, leader of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

MACHU PICCHU, 1911. The Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Peru, photographed by Hiram Bingham, head of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911

MACHU PICCHU EXPEDITION. The Yale Peruvian Expedition to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, led by Hiram Bingham, proceeding along the road through the Great Canyon of the Urubamba River, 1911

MACHU PICCHU: GATE. Artists reconstruction, based on Hiram Binghams notes, of how the main gate to the Inca city at Machu Picchu was closed

MACHU PICCHU, 1912. View of the west side of the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, August 1912, after six weeks of clearing by the Yale Peruvian Expedition, led by Hiram Bingham

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"Hiram: A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Friendship" In the annals of history, the name "Hiram" resonates with significance across various realms. From politics to education, from ancient civilizations to modern inventions, this name has left an indelible mark on humanity's journey. One notable chapter in Hiram's story unfolds in 1872 when the first Black Senators and Representatives took their seats in the 41st Congress. These trailblazers shattered barriers and paved the way for future generations to strive for equality and justice. During the 1800s, Hiram College emerged as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment. Its hallowed halls echoed with intellectual discourse and nurtured young minds hungry for wisdom. This institution became a cradle for leaders who would shape society's destiny. The Cedars of Lebanon hold a mystical allure as they were fabled to have been used by King Solomon himself in building his majestic temple. The connection between Hiram and these sacred trees symbolizes craftsmanship, dedication, and collaboration that transcend time. Innovation soared through Hiram Maxim's captive flying machine - the "Aerial Roundabout. " This invention showcased human ingenuity reaching new heights as dreams took flight amidst technological advancements. Ancient scriptures recount how David received envoys from King Hiram of Tyre - a testament to diplomacy bridging cultures across borders. Their encounter exemplifies friendship forged through mutual respect and understanding. It also intertwines with Ulysses S. Grant - America's 18th President whose leadership during tumultuous times shaped our nation's course. His inauguration at the White House marked a turning point in American history while his legacy endures through steel engraving capturing his resolute spirit. Grant further etched his name into history books through pivotal battles like Shiloh where he arrived amid chaos yet led with unwavering determination. Rain-soaked reconnaissances at Belmont, Missouri showcased his commitment to duty even in the face of adversity.