Water Tank Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Water Tanks: From Historic Stations to Modern Landmarks" A glimpse into history: View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station

Water Tank Collection: View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station. Left running line. Branch train

View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station. Left running line. Branch train in head shunt adjacent to coaling stage, centre right

Water Tank Collection: View looking east towards Braintree at Dunmow Station about 1911. Water tank in foreground

View looking east towards Braintree at Dunmow Station about 1911. Water tank in foreground obscuring station building. The stationmasters house is beyond

Water Tank Collection: Water towers on building

Water towers on building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Scale model of urban wastewater treatment plant

Emden (Ostfriesland, Germany): Wasserturm; water tower

Water Tank Collection: Boardwalk in the Palombaro Lungo, the first and ancient reservoir of the Sassi quarter

Boardwalk in the Palombaro Lungo, the first and ancient reservoir of the Sassi quarter. Matera, Basilicata region, Italy

Water Tank Collection: Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham

Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham
5308375 Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Water Tank Collection: Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier

Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier
5616723 Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier; (add.info.: Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier)

Water Tank Collection: The Birmingham Railway Terminus

The Birmingham Railway Terminus
5308377 The Birmingham Railway Terminus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Birmingham Railway Terminus
5308376 The Birmingham Railway Terminus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier
5616724 Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier; (add.info.: Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier)

Water Tank Collection: Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, 1858. Creator: Unknown

Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, [London], 1858

Water Tank Collection: The Accident at St. George's Hospital: the Cistern on the Roof, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Accident at St. George's Hospital: the Cistern on the Roof, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Accident at St. George's Hospital: the Cistern on the Roof, 1876

Water Tank Collection: Naval tank, Engineering Building, University of Michigan, c1905. Creator: Unknown

Naval tank, Engineering Building, University of Michigan, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Naval tank, Engineering Building, University of Michigan, c1905

Water Tank Collection: The Fountain, 1739. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin

The Fountain, 1739. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
The Fountain, 1739

NY, Brooklyn, wooden tank on rooftop

Water Tank Collection: NYC, Brooklyn, Dumbo, Watertower by Tom Fruin Studio

NYC, Brooklyn, Dumbo, Watertower by Tom Fruin Studio, new sculptural artwork. A water tower sculpture in colorful salvaged Plexiglas and steel

New York City, Manhattan, SOHO, rooftops with water tanks

Water Tank Collection: Plage, 1928 (oil on canvas)

Plage, 1928 (oil on canvas)
NGW238929 Plage, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 72.8x49.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Pancake tossing
5310042 Pancake tossing by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting pancake tossing: this shows a typical kitchen of the date)

Water Tank Collection: The Teppa-kulam, 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe

The Teppa-kulam, 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
The Teppa-kulam, 1858

Water Tank Collection: Town pump of Tulelake at railroad yard

Town pump of Tulelake at railroad yard. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California. Over 1500 people depend on hauled water for drinking the year round

Water Tank Collection: Possibly: Improved water tank on stump ranch

Possibly: Improved water tank on stump ranch
[Untitled, possibly related to: Improved water tank on stump ranch. Boundary County, Idaho]

Water Tank Collection: Improved water tank on stump ranch, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Improved water tank on stump ranch, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Improved water tank on stump ranch. Boundary County, Idaho

Water Tank Collection: Drinking water for the whole town

Drinking water for the whole town, also for the migrant camp across the road. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Water Tank Collection: The town of Arlington, Oregon, on the Columbia River, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

The town of Arlington, Oregon, on the Columbia River, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The town of Arlington, Oregon, on the Columbia River 112 miles from Bonnville Dam. Population: 601. Railway division point. [Note railway turntable on the right of the track

Water Tank Collection: Small farm in the coast range foothills

Small farm in the coast range foothills. Alameda County, California

Water Tank Collection: Looking down one street in newly completed FSA camp

Looking down one street in newly completed FSA camp
Looking down one street in newly completed camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration). Note garbage disposal, street lights, street curbing, water tank, and managers house at end of street

Winter sorrow
Mi Young Choi

Water Tank Collection: Water or Wine Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Amantea

Water or Wine Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Water or Wine Jug, c. 1939

Water Tank Collection: Water Filter and Cooler, c. 1938. Creator: Nicholas Amantea

Water Filter and Cooler, c. 1938. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Water Filter and Cooler, c. 1938

Water Tank Collection: Aerial view of Panama City, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)

Aerial view of Panama City, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381069 Aerial view of Panama City, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 14.6x24.1 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Water Tank Collection: Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)

Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)
2646260 Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub

Water Tank Collection: Water-Tank in St Giless in the Fields (engraving)

Water-Tank in St Giless in the Fields (engraving)
1619415 Water-Tank in St Giless in the Fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-Tank in St Giless in the Fields)

Water Tank Collection: The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving)

The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving)
1102449 The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat)

Water Tank Collection: Filling the Water Tank (colour litho)

Filling the Water Tank (colour litho)
2810304 Filling the Water Tank (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Filling the Water Tank)

Water Tank Collection: The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)

The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
1060888 The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving) by Nash

Water Tank Collection: The New Eddystone Lighthouse (engraving)

The New Eddystone Lighthouse (engraving)
1060787 The New Eddystone Lighthouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Eddystone Lighthouse)

Water Tank Collection: Performances at the London Hippodrome (litho)

Performances at the London Hippodrome (litho)
1629443 Performances at the London Hippodrome (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performances at the London Hippodrome)

Water
Lou Urlings

Water Tank Collection: This ingenious still for purifying water for the defenders of Tobruk was invented by

This ingenious still for purifying water for the defenders of Tobruk was invented by Lieut. J. Blair-Yuill (right of photograph). Circa 1940s

Water Tank Collection: Birmingham council workmen construct an emergency water container in the city centre

Birmingham council workmen construct an emergency water container in the city centre on the eve of the outbreak of the second world war. 1st September 1939

Shooting the Zambese rapids sequence at Elstree were Jeanne Crain

Water Tanks Outside of Annex, Paris Exposition Universelle, 1855

Water Tank Collection: City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Water Tank Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099508

EyeUbiquitous_20099508
Lead Water Tank (1768), Lyme Regis, Dorset, England

Water Tank Collection: Bath built by Sultan Bayezid I, circa 1390 A

Bath built by Sultan Bayezid I, circa 1390 A.D. at Mudurlu, c1915

Water Tank Collection: Gloucester Central Station, 1959

Gloucester Central Station, 1959
A view of Gloucester Central station in Gloucestershire, 1959, showing the curvature of the platforms, locomotive No. 1409 and the water tank

Water Tank Collection: Water Tank - Large green rectangular plastic water storage tank collecting rainwater from roof Cheltenham UK

Water Tank - Large green rectangular plastic water storage tank collecting rainwater from roof Cheltenham UK
MAB-241 Water Tank - Large green rectangular plastic water storage tank collecting rainwater from roof Cheltenham, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Tank Collection: Kemble station and Water Tower, c. 1960s

Kemble station and Water Tower, c. 1960s
A view of Kemble station in Gloucestershire, c.1960s, showing the water tank which was granted Grade II listed status in 1986

Water Tank Collection: Kemble Station Water Tank

Kemble Station Water Tank
A view of the water tank or water tower at Kemble Station in Gloucestershire. The water tank was granted Grade II listed status in 1986 along with the station itself

Water Tank Collection: Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus

Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus. Dated 19th century

Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier. a: boiler, BB: Water tank, CC: firing space, E:cylinder, F: driving wheels, G: steering wheels, II: steering gear, I: safety valve.1842

Water Tank Collection: Water Tank - rainwater diverter on downpipe from roof with pipe connecting to green water butt

Water Tank - rainwater diverter on downpipe from roof with pipe connecting to green water butt
MAB-242 Water Tank - rainwater diverter on downpipe from roof with pipe connecting to green water butt Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Tank Collection: Water Towers, Beresford Bore Historic Railway Siding (Old Ghan Railway), Oodnadatta

Water Towers, Beresford Bore Historic Railway Siding (Old Ghan Railway), Oodnadatta Track near William Creek, Outback, South Australia, Australia

Water Tank Collection: An underground village of dugouts doing business along the transcontinental

An underground village of dugouts doing business along the transcontinental railroad, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Water Tank Collection: USA, New York, Freedom Tower over rooftops and water tanks

USA, New York, Freedom Tower over rooftops and water tanks. 1hr45mins of aircraft flying overhead

Water Tank Collection: Cuba, Havana. Building overviews and ocean

Cuba, Havana. Building overviews and ocean. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Water Tank Collection: Cuba, Havana. Overview of buildings and rooftops

Cuba, Havana. Overview of buildings and rooftops. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Water Tank Collection: USA, California, Shell Creek Road. Windmill, water tank and oak tree

USA, California, Shell Creek Road. Windmill, water tank and oak tree. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Water Tank Collection: The Tank at the Back of the Dargah

The Tank at the Back of the Dargah, Ajmere, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Water Tank Collection: A Temple in the Tank at Thanesar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

A Temple in the Tank at Thanesar, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Temple in the Tank at Thanesar, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Water Tank Collection: Water tank in St Giless in the Fields, London, 1858

Water tank in St Giless in the Fields, London, 1858. A print from The Illustrated London News, 6th November 1858

LOWER MANHATTAN, c1970. Rooftops in Lower Manhattan. Photograph by Paul Rudolph, c1970

Water Tank Collection: MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. A newly completed migrant worker camp by the Farm Security

MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. A newly completed migrant worker camp by the Farm Security
MIGRANT CAMP, 1939

Water Tank Collection: MASSACHUSETTS: RAILROAD. Train and several sets of railroad tracks in the snow in Massachusetts

MASSACHUSETTS: RAILROAD. Train and several sets of railroad tracks in the snow in Massachusetts. Photograph by Jack Delano, December 1940 or January 1941

Water Tank Collection: USA, Nevada, Ely. Detail of historic railroad station

USA, Nevada, Ely. Detail of historic railroad station. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Water Tank Collection: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. The Union Pacific Railroad depot in Laramie

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. The Union Pacific Railroad depot in Laramie, Wyoming. Photograph by A.J. Russell, c1868

Water Tank Collection: Old pool at summit of ruins Sigiriya fortress

Old pool at summit of ruins Sigiriya fortress
Old swimming pool at summit of ruins Sigiriya fortress (Lions Rock), Sri Lanka. (Unesco wolrd site heritage)

Water Tank Collection: USA, Texas, Vega, Old ranch windmill and water pump beneath array of wind power generating

USA, Texas, Vega, Old ranch windmill and water pump beneath array of wind power generating turbines at Wildorado Wind Farm on summer afternoon

Interior of Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Water Tank Collection: Research against Bilharzia

Research against Bilharzia
Progress in the fight against Bilharzia (shicstosoma) a parasitic trematode which spends one period of its lifecycle in water - snails and another in man

Historic Steam Trains depart Hill City South Dakota in the summer season

Water Tank Collection: Cosmonauts in training tank at Star City, Russia

Cosmonauts in training tank at Star City, Russia
Cosmonaut training. Cosmonauts undergoing training in a water tank at Star City, Russia

Water Tank Collection: Cosmonaut in training tank at Star City, Russia

Cosmonaut in training tank at Star City, Russia
Cosmonaut training. Cosmonaut undergoing spacewalk (extravehicular activity, EVA) training by a mock- up of the Mir space station in a water tank at Star City (Zvezdny Gorodok), Russia

Seahorse farm. Water tank containing seahorses (Hippocampus kuda) at Seahorse Ireland, the worlds first seahorse farm

Water Tank Collection: The control panels for the biogas biolers at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester

The control panels for the biogas biolers at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Water Tank Collection: The biogas boilers at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester

The biogas boilers at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Water Tank Collection: The odour suppresant plant at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester

The odour suppresant plant at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Water Tank Collection: Waste water tanks at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester

Waste water tanks at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Water Tank Collection: The control panels for the biogas boilers at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester

The control panels for the biogas boilers at Daveyhulme wastewater treatment plant in Manchester
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Capturing the Essence of Water Tanks: From Historic Stations to Modern Landmarks" A glimpse into history: View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station, capturing the left running line and a branch train passing by a water tank. Timeless charm: Transported back to 1911, Dunmow Station offers a captivating view looking east towards Braintree, with a prominent water tank in the foreground. Architectural marvels: Water towers gracefully adorn buildings, serving as both functional reservoirs and aesthetic landmarks. Nostalgic memories: Gloucester Central Station in 1959 showcases an era when water tanks played an integral role in railway operations. Unveiling ancient wonders: The Palombaro Lungo's boardwalk leads us through the first reservoir of the historic Sassi quarter, offering glimpses into its rich past. Iconic cityscape: New York's Freedom Tower stands tall above rooftops and water tanks, symbolizing resilience and progress amidst urban life. Unexpected delights: Pancake tossing takes center stage while nearby water tanks silently serve their purpose - reminding us that even simple pleasures rely on essential resources. Historical significance: Engravings depict stations of the British East Africa Company, showcasing how vital water tanks were for colonial transportation networks. Captivating performances: Houdini's January 1922 show is advertised against a backdrop featuring his daring feats alongside towering water tanks - an intriguing juxtaposition of entertainment and utility. Artistic impressions endure time: A vintage print advertising another performance by Houdini captures his mystique against the backdrop of iconic water tanks. Witnessing ancient engineering brilliance:The Teppa-kulam (1858) created by Captain Linnaeus Tripe stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing precious waters for communities' sustenance. A lifeline in rural America.