Sir Benjamin Baker Collection

Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907
3083196 Sir Benjamin Baker, 1840 - 1907.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English civil engineer. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

The Great Forth Bridge, Near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1891. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Great Forth Bridge, Near Edinburgh, Scotland, 1891. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Aswan Dam, under construction, April 1901 (b / w photo)
5998025 Aswan Dam, under construction, April 1901 (b/w photo) by George, D.S. (fl.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aswan Dam, under construction, April 1901)

Forth Bridge (colour photo)
3094917 Forth Bridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forth Bridge. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Forth Bridge, completed and opened in the Presence of the Prince of Wales, 4 March (engraving)
1626823 The Forth Bridge, completed and opened in the Presence of the Prince of Wales, 4 March (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge)

Sir Benjamin Baker (engraving)
1039440 Sir Benjamin Baker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Benjamin Baker)

Sir Benjamin Baker, British civil engineer (b / w photo)
5995810 Sir Benjamin Baker, British civil engineer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907), British civil engineer

Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. Creator: Keystone View Company
Forth Bridge, Scotland, 1897. The Forth Rail Bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

The Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
The Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Forth Railway Bridge from the south-east, Scotland, c1895. This bridge, built for the North British Railway Company, was begun in 1882 and opened on 4 March 1890

The Fife cantilever, c1880s. Showing the construction of the Forth Railway Bridge in Scotland. The bridge crosses the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh

Benjamin Baker (1840-1907), British civil engineer, c1896
Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907), British civil engineer, c1896. His best-known projects include the Forth Railway Bridge and the first Aswan Dam across the Nile in Egypt

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Sir Benjamin Baker was a renowned British civil engineer who left an indelible mark on the world of engineering with his remarkable creations. One of his most iconic achievements was the Great Forth Bridge, located near Edinburgh, Scotland. This magnificent structure, captured in a black and white photo by BW Kilburn in 1891, stands as a testament to Baker's ingenuity and vision. Another monumental project that showcased Baker's expertise was the Aswan Dam, which was under construction in April 1901. A captivating black and white photograph captures this colossal undertaking, highlighting the immense scale of Baker's work. The completion and opening of the Forth Bridge on March 4th were momentous occasions marked by grandeur and prestige. An engraving depicts this historic event taking place in the presence of none other than the Prince of Wales himself. Sir Benjamin Baker himself is immortalized through various depictions - an engraving showcases his distinguished appearance while another black and white photo captures him as a British civil engineer at work. These images pay tribute to his significant contributions to engineering. The Forth Bridge itself has been captured from different perspectives over time - a color photo taken after its completion reveals its stunning beauty while another image by Keystone View Company showcases it against Scotland's picturesque landscape. Artists like Underwood & Underwood and Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours have also sought to capture its magnificence through their artistic interpretations. Baker's innovative designs extended beyond just one bridge; he also played a pivotal role in constructing other notable structures such as the Fife cantilever during the late 1880s. His brilliance knew no bounds when it came to pushing boundaries within civil engineering. Benjamin Baker remains an influential figure even today, with photographs depicting him from around 1896 showcasing his dedication towards shaping modern infrastructure. His legacy lives on through these captivating images that serve as reminders of his extraordinary contributions to engineering marvels like the Forth Bridge.