Industrial Zone Collection

The national company for boat building by machine at Deptford, 1860 (photo)
7340365 The national company for boat building by machine at Deptford, 1860 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

The tug Agama at Greenwich, c.1970 (oil on canvas)
7337795 The tug Agama at Greenwich, c.1970 (oil on canvas) by Merritt, Anna Lea (1844-1930); 50.8x61 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Anne Christopherson Oil painting)

Abbey Cloth Mills, Bradford-on-Avon, 1875 (photo-litho on paper)
7485311 Abbey Cloth Mills, Bradford-on-Avon, 1875 (photo-litho on paper) by Gane, Richard (1839-1877); 21x27 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Pitmen playing at quoits, c.1837 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485276 Pitmen playing at quoits, c.1837 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Parker, Henry Perlee (1795-1873); 37x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Industrial zone - Los Angeles California
Arnon Orbach

Industrial Landscape under the Snow, 1907 (oil on canvas)
7332473 Industrial Landscape under the Snow, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Baertsoen, Albert (1866-1922); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Albert Baertsoen)

The Levee and Port of New Orleans, America, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century
7279542 The Levee and Port of New Orleans, America, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork by Unknown Artist

Turbine House of the Power Stations at Niagara Falls, Canada
7279556 Turbine House of the Power Stations at Niagara Falls, Canada by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turbine House of the Power Stations at Niagara Falls, Canada)

Oural, les acieries Demidoff (Ural, The Demidov Steelwork) - Peinture de Pavel Petrovich Vedenetsky (1766-1847)
FIA5363920 Oural, les acieries Demidoff (Ural, The Demidov Steelwork) - Peinture de Pavel Petrovich Vedenetsky (1766-1847), huile sur toile, 1836, art russe

Commemorative plate, 1929 (earthenware)
7145557 Commemorative plate, 1929 (earthenware) by C.T. Maling & Sons, Ltd. (19th-20th century); 2.6x28.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Washing Floor (engraving)
7182665 Washing Floor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Floor. Illustration for Island Scenery (James B Knapp, c 1895).); © Look and Learn

Australia: Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill, New South Wales (b / w photo)
7182025 Australia: Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill, New South Wales (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill)

Australia: Broken Hill Proprietary Companys Smelters at Port Pirie, South Australia (b / w photo)
7182119 Australia: Broken Hill Proprietary Companys Smelters at Port Pirie, South Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

the factory and the bridge (oil on canvas)
AIS5338522 the factory and the bridge (oil on canvas) by Rozanova, Olga Vladimirovna (1886-1918); Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; eIberfoto; Russian, out of copyright

View from Karlsturm tower at Peterstirn Castle over the Main River with Schweinfurt municipal park and industrial estate, with Grafenrheinfeld Nuclear Power Plant in the distance, Schweinfurt

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"Exploring the Evolution of Industrial Zones: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1907 with "Industrial Landscape under the Snow, " an oil on canvas masterpiece that captures the raw beauty of an industrial zone blanketed in a serene white coat. Traveling across continents, we arrive at America's historic Levee and Port of New Orleans. Through a digitally restored reproduction of a 19th-century artwork, witness the bustling activity and maritime trade that shaped this iconic industrial hub. Venturing further north, we find ourselves standing before the mighty Niagara Falls. The Turbine House of Power Stations stands as a testament to human ingenuity harnessing nature's power to fuel industries and electrify cities in Canada. Journeying back in time once more, we delve into German industry during the 1930s. Witness an apparatus for coating pills, revealing advancements in pharmaceutical production. Next, glimpse inside a petroleum distilling plant where black-and-white photos showcase Germany's prowess in refining liquid gold. As our exploration continues through monochrome snapshots from German industry, images emerge depicting heavy lorries transporting goods efficiently across vast distances. Automotive cylinder blocks take shape within factories while skilled workers meticulously construct motor car bodies—a testament to precision engineering during this era. Peering into a chemical laboratory snapshot reveals scientists tirelessly pushing boundaries and expanding knowledge within their respective fields. Meanwhile, craftsmen diligently work on car bodies with utmost care and attention to detail—an art form merging aesthetics with functionality. The automotive engineering sector takes center stage as another photograph showcases cutting-edge technology being developed during this transformative period. Lastly, an annealing furnace symbolizes heat-treated steel becoming stronger—mirroring Germany's resilience amidst challenging times. These glimpses into different facets of industrial zones throughout history remind us of humanity's ceaseless pursuit for progress and innovation. From snowy landscapes to bustling ports; from towering turbines to intricate manufacturing processes—the story unfolds before our eyes, revealing the remarkable evolution of industrial zones that have shaped our world.