Place Of Work Collection (#3)

Tree cutting steam machine

Waterworks Pump
Antique illustration of a Waterworks Pump

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

Steel mill
Antique illustration of a Steel mill

Floating Dock
Antique illustration of a Floating Dock

Roll mill
Sheet metal working machine, Roll mill

Blast Furnace
Vintage engraving of a Blast Furnace

Transmission elevator
Antique illustration of a Transmission elevator

Hand goods lift
Antique illustration of a Hand goods lift

Blast stoves
Antique illustration of a Blast stoves

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

Section of a saw
Antique illustration of a saw

Rope Tobacco
Illustration of a young boy in a workshop helping a worker to make Rope Tobacco

Processing method of Chocolate
Antique illustration of a Processing Chocolate machine

Wood cutting machine
Antique illustration of a wood cutting machine

Wood proccesing machine
Antique illustration of a wood cutting machine

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

Mine industry
Antique ilustration of a mineworkers working in coal mine

Leather industry, rolling machine
Illustration of a leather industry, rolling machine

Leather industry, splitting machine
Illustration of a leather industry, splitting machine

Leather industry machine
Illustration of a leather industry machine

Leather industry, burnishing machine
Illustration of a leather industry, burnishing machine

Cylinder saw
Illustration of a Cylinder saw

Black and white illustration of office worker positioned at computer with back straight and wrists and feet supported, side view

Young woman working in the emergency service dispatch control room
Young woman working in the control room center for emergency service dispatch

Inside the locomotive repair shops at an Illinois Central Railroad yard in Chicago, 1942
November 1942 - Inside the locomotive repair shops at an Illinois Central Railroad yard in Chicago

Workers packing chipped beef, 1910

Woman weaving old-fashioned jean, Tennessee, 1933
November 1933 - Woman at the Pi Beta Phi School, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, weaving old-fashioned jean. Very few can weave this kind of cloth now

Cylinder machines for making matchboard at the American Writing Paper Co. 1936
Cylinder machines for making matchboard at the American Writing Paper Co. Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts, 1936

World War I farmerettes packing peaches on a farm in Leesburg, Virginia, 1917
August 1, 1917 - World War I farmerettes packing peaches on a farm in Leesburg, Virginia

Working on a locomotive at the 40th Street railroad shops, Chicago, Illinois
December 1942 - Working on a locomotive at the 40th Street railroad shops of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago and Northwestern railroad locomotive shop, Chicago, Illinois
December 1942 - The Chicago and Northwestern railroad locomotive shop, Chicago, Illinois

Workers making sausage, Omaha, Nebraska, 1910
Bureau inspector assigned to sausage department supervises the entire process of manufacturing at Cudahy Packing Co. Omaha, Nebraska, 1910

Calvin J Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933), the 30th President of the United States of America (1923 - 1929). When Governor of Massachusetts in 1919 he crushed the Boston police strike

Chicago Opera House
circa 1930: Viewed from across the Chicago River, Chicago Civic Opera House with its 40 storey office built over the auditorium

Stalin
April 1932: Joseph Stalin (1879 - 1953) Soviet Communist leader. (Photo by James Abbe/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Skyline of Lower Manhattan with the Financial District, Manhattan, New York, USA

Black figure of a female in a clamp, pressure to perform

Free Votes ?
1868: An elector is bribed surreptitiously. A reference to the Anti-Bribery Bill which became law as the Illegal and Corrupt Practices Act

Foreign Office
circa 1875: The Foreign Office, near St James Park, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Whitehall
1900: The War Office (centre) on Whitehall, London. Nelsons Column, in Trafalgar Square, is in the background. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Secretary typing in office, (B&W)

Elegant man checking watch at entrance to building, (B&W)

Senior businessman signing papers at desk, (B&W), close-up

Worrying woman sitting at desk in office, (B&W)

Wondering businessman at desk, (B&W), portrait

Businessman holding documents, sitting at office, (B&W)

Businessman holding pencil, sitting at office, (B&W)

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"Discovering the Hidden Gems of my Place of Work: From Wringer to Rooftop Rifle Range" Step into a world where history and innovation intertwine, as I unveil the captivating secrets of my place of work. Nestled within its walls are tales that span centuries, leaving visitors in awe and amazement. As I wander through the corridors, I stumble upon an old wringer, a relic from a time when laundry was done by hand. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come in our quest for convenience and efficiency. In another corner stands an intriguing artifact - a wet clothes dryer that once belonged to none other than Franklin Roosevelt himself. This humble device offers a glimpse into the everyday life of President Roosevelt, showcasing his commitment to simplicity even amidst great power. Venturing further, I find myself on the rooftop rifle range - an unexpected sight indeed. Here lies evidence of pastimes enjoyed by those who walked these halls before me. The echoes of sharpshooters practicing their aim still reverberate through time. But it doesn't end there; this place is full of surprises. A stream train built in 1892 at Crewe Locomotive Works proudly sits on display, transporting us back to an era when steam ruled supreme and locomotives were marvels of engineering. Literary enthusiasts will be delighted to know that this very spot inspired Charles Dickens's masterpiece "Dombey and Son. " Its pages come alive with scenes depicting both pain and amazement - emotions forever etched within these walls. A post office tucked away discreetly reminds us that communication has always been vital throughout history. The exchange of letters brought people closer together across vast distances – connecting hearts and minds beyond borders. Amidst all this rich heritage lies a portrait capturing the essence of success - a businessman sitting comfortably in his armchair with an infectious smile. His achievements serve as inspiration for future generations striving towards their own triumphs.