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Industrial Building Collection (#2)

"Industrial Building: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time as you explore the ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: The Boatyard at Matrat; Chantiers a Matrat, 1889 (oil on canvas)

The Boatyard at Matrat; Chantiers a Matrat, 1889 (oil on canvas)
824555 The Boatyard at Matrat; Chantiers a Matrat, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 54.3x65.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boatyard at Matrat; Chantiers a Matrat)

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Powerhouse Mechanic, c. 1924; (gelatin silver print)

Powerhouse Mechanic, c. 1924; (gelatin silver print)
991576 Powerhouse Mechanic, c.1924; (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 34.3x24.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Powerhouse Mechanic. Lewis Hine (1874-1940)

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: The Blacksmiths Shop, (oil on canvas)

The Blacksmiths Shop, (oil on canvas)
827460 The Blacksmiths Shop, (oil on canvas) by Woodhouse, William (1857-1935); 76.5x63.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacksmiths Shop. William Woodhouse (1857-1939). Oil on canvas

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Barn owl (Tyto alba) perched on fence post at dusk, with industrial estates of Teeside

Barn owl (Tyto alba) perched on fence post at dusk, with industrial estates of Teeside in the background. Durham, UK. February

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Belgium, Bruge, Market Square

Belgium, Bruge, Market Square

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Meiderich Huette, Duisburg, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Meiderich Huette, Duisburg, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord at Dawn, Meiderich Huette, Duisburg, Ruhr Basin

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord at Dawn, Meiderich Huette, Duisburg, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: UK, England, View of Battersea Power Station from Chelsea Bridge; London

UK, England, View of Battersea Power Station from Chelsea Bridge; London

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: History of Textile Industry - Cotton Spinning Machine

History of Textile Industry - Cotton Spinning Machine
Vintage engraving of a diagram of a Cotton Spinning Machine, Drawing and Roving Frames.1880

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Horse powered windlass

Horse powered windlass
Antique engraving of a horse powered windlass being used in a 19th century mine

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Steel making - Bessemer process

Steel making - Bessemer process
Antique illustration of a Bessemer process which was the first inexpensive industrial process for the mass-production of steel from molten pig iron

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Sunset at the Former Lake Louise Train Station in Alberta, Canada

Sunset at the Former Lake Louise Train Station in Alberta, Canada
The former Lake Louise Train Station, built in 1910, is now a National Heritage Rail Station. The historic long cabin depot has been turned into a restaurant since 1994

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Cocoa Roasting Room at Frys Chocolate factory, 1894

Cocoa Roasting Room at Frys Chocolate factory, 1894
Vintage engraving of the Cocoa Roasting Room at Frys Chocolate factory, 1894

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Victorian London - Brewers Men

Victorian London - Brewers Men
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Workers at a London brewery circa 1870

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Office of the Locomotive Department, Crewe, England, 1892

Office of the Locomotive Department, Crewe, England, 1892
Vintage engraving of the Office of the Locomotive Department at the London and North Western Locomotive works at Crewe, England. 1892

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Victorian railway carriage building sheds

Victorian railway carriage building sheds, 1892

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Wheel shop Midland railway locomotive works at Derby, 1892

Wheel shop Midland railway locomotive works at Derby, 1892
Wheel shop at the Midland railway locomotive works at Derby, 1892

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Coffee Roasting apparatus

Coffee Roasting apparatus
Illustration of a Coffee Roasting apparatus

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Processing leather tool

Processing leather tool
Illustration of a processing leather tool

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Beer production, Large Tun

Beer production, Large Tun
Beer production starts at the brewing house, where ground malt is mixed with water and mashed

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: The beer brewery in Klein-Schwechat near Vienna from 1866

The beer brewery in Klein-Schwechat near Vienna from 1866
illustration of a The beer brewery in Kleinschwechat near Vienna

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Victorian London - The Great Vats

Victorian London - The Great Vats
Illustration of a Victorian London - The Great Vats

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Brewing beer industry in 19th century

Brewing beer industry in 19th century
Illustration of a Brewing beer industry in 19th century

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Steam elevator

Steam elevator from Otis brothers in New York

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Ore procession facility

Ore procession facility

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: 19th Century Mine

19th Century Mine
Vintage engraving of men sifting ore at a 19th Century Mine

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Waterworks Pump

Waterworks Pump
Antique illustration of a Waterworks Pump

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Stamp mill

Stamp mill
Antique illustration of a men using a Stamp mill at a 19th Century Mine

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Steel mill

Steel mill
Antique illustration of a Steel mill

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Floating Dock

Floating Dock
Antique illustration of a Floating Dock

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Flax spinning machine

Flax spinning machine
Antique illustration of a Flax spinning machine

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Blast Furnace

Blast Furnace
Vintage engraving of a Blast Furnace

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Transmission elevator

Transmission elevator
Antique illustration of a Transmission elevator

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Hand goods lift

Hand goods lift
Antique illustration of a Hand goods lift

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Blast stoves

Blast stoves
Antique illustration of a Blast stoves

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Eight-acting steam pump

Eight-acting steam pump
Antique illustration of a Eight-acting steam pump

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Processing method of Chocolate

Processing method of Chocolate
Antique illustration of a Processing Chocolate machine

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Processing leather technique

Processing leather technique
Illustration of a processing leather technique

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Miners using big hydraulic chisels

Miners using big hydraulic chisels
Antique illustration of a miners using big hydraulic chisels

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Illustration Of Women At Train Station

Illustration Of Women At Train Station
Illustration depicting women purchasing tickets at the window of a train depot, New York City, circa 1869. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: The Great Railroad Strike

The Great Railroad Strike
Illustration of the burning of the Union railway depot and hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the Great Railroad strike in July 1877. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Boat-lift no. 1 on the Canal du Centre, Hainaut, Belgium (Unesco world heritage)

Boat-lift no. 1 on the Canal du Centre, Hainaut, Belgium (Unesco world heritage)
The four hydraulic boat-lifts on a short stretch of the historic Canal du Centre are industrial monuments of the highest quality

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Brooklyn

Brooklyn

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Aabandoned warehouse

Aabandoned warehouse
Abandoned and rundown warehouse with reflection on rainwater in Bayrakli, Izmir, Turkey

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: The Shime Mine Tower at Sunrise

The Shime Mine Tower at Sunrise
The abandoned Shime Mine Tower (a.k.a. the Anti-Zombie Fortress ), in the town of Shime in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan, is bathed in the suns first rays at daybreak

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Sacks Of Goods

Sacks Of Goods
circa 1920: A warehouse in Liverpool Docks piled high with sacks of goods. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageIndustrial Building Collection: Early Buses

Early Buses
circa 1925: Early motorised buses parked in a bus depot. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)




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"Industrial Building: A Glimpse into the Past and Present" Step back in time as you explore the ruins of Wheal Coates Tin Mine engine house, near St Agnes, Cornwall, England. These remnants stand as a testament to the once-thriving mining industry that shaped this region's history. In contrast to the ancient ruins, modernity takes center stage with sleek Standard Eight Cars zooming past. The juxtaposition of old and new showcases how industrialization has evolved over time. Travel further through England, and you'll stumble upon another iconic structure – Battersea Power Station in London. This colossal edifice stands tall amidst urban landscapes, reminding us of the powerhouses that fueled cities during their industrial heyday. But it's not just buildings that tell this story; transportation plays a vital role too. Witness the majestic Stream Train built-in Crewe Locomotive Works in 1892. Its steam-powered engines evoke nostalgia for an era when railways connected distant corners of our world. Truckers on highways symbolize today's bustling logistics networks – a lifeline for industries worldwide. Their tireless efforts keep goods flowing across borders and economies thriving. Venturing northwards to Glasgow reveals an awe-inspiring sight at St Rollox Looking South East – the opening ceremony of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway. This historic event marked a milestone in Scotland's industrial revolution, forever transforming its landscape. Nature occasionally reminds us of her power even within these man-made structures. Witness a lightning strike over South Africa's largest coal processing plant at Sasol in Mpumalanga. It serves as a reminder that no matter how grand our creations may be, nature still holds sway over them all. Cornwall continues to captivate with Botallack Mine standing proudly against coastal winds – an enduring symbol of perseverance amidst harsh conditions faced by miners throughout history. The textile industry also played a significant role in shaping our industrial world.