Workyard Collection

Vienna: workers and building contractors on a scaffolding during the works for a building
3570607 Vienna: workers and building contractors on a scaffolding during the works for a building; (add.info.: Vienna, Austria 1910 ca. Photographer: Schaschek); Alinari Archives, Florence

The destruction of the old viaduct near Tower Bridge, London
3569062 The destruction of the old viaduct near Tower Bridge, London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Great Britain 1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Quarry in Grange, Australia
3561637 Quarry in Grange, Australia by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Grange, Australia / Oceania 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Album "Nederlandsch Indische Houtaankap Maatschappij - Legno Teak di Giava presentato dalla Ditta A. Rapetti & C
3562936 Album "Nederlandsch Indische Houtaankap Maatschappij - Legno Teak di Giava presentato dalla Ditta A. Rapetti & C

Vienna: works for hydric control by the enterprise of F. Marinelli and L. Faccanoni
3570609 Vienna: works for hydric control by the enterprise of F. Marinelli and L. Faccanoni. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vienna, Austria 1910 ca)

Construction of the London Underground: the worksite at Holland Park
3569056 Construction of the London Underground: the worksite at Holland Park by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Great Britain 1897 Photographer)

Port of the Piraeus
3575910 Port of the Piraeus by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piraeus, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Launching of the ship "Udine", Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:28/12/1949

Construction of the mechanics pavilion, by the Antonio Badoni joint-stock company from Lecco
3561646 Construction of the mechanics pavilion, by the Antonio Badoni joint-stock company from Lecco, for the 29th International Fair in Milan, 1951 by Unknown photographer

Propeller on a truck trailer in front of Ansaldo's Luigi Orlando shipyard in Livorno Livorno piazza Luigi Orlando. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Shipbuilding, Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1935-1940 ca

Livorno. Inside a shipyard Livorno. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Works on the scaffolding used for the construction of ships Livorno. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

A view of the Vecchia Darsena (Old Dock) of Livorno with a few men working Livorno. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Scaffoldings for the construction of ships in the shipyard in Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Naval dockyard, Livorno Livorno Port. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

Construction of the Egyptian Museum, undertaken by G. Garozzo and F. Zafferani': placement of a sculptural decoration in the front of the museum Egypt Cairo. Date of Photograph:1897-1901

Construction of the Egyptian Museum, undertaking of G. Garozzo and F. Zafferani': engineers and workers flanking a decorative sculpture at the museum Egypt Cairo. Date of Photograph:1897-1901

A squero, a typical shipyard for Venetian vessels Venice. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

The railway worksite at Lowesoft, Great Britain Great Britain Lowestoft. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Construction of Hooton Bridge in Great Britain Great Britain Wales. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Construction of a bridge in Great Britain Great Britain Wales. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Workers on a building site at Tower Bridge Great Britain London. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

A phase in the construction of the Auteuil viaduct, Paris France Paris. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

South facade of the S. Giorgio barracks of the R. Finance Guard, Genoa Genoa. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

The railway worksite at Lowestoft, Great Britain Great Britain Lowestoft. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Construction of Ledsham Bridge in Great Britain Great Britain Wales. Date of Photograph:1895 ca

Construction of a railroad in Great Britain Great Britain Wales. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The destruction of the old viaduct near Tower Bridge, London Great Britain. Date of Photograph:31/10/1900

Construction of the London Underground: the exit at Westbourne Station Great Britain London, Westbourne Station. Date of Photograph:1897

A phase in the construction of the Auteuil viaduct, France France Auteuil. Date of Photograph:1860-1870

Scaffolding on the construction site Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

view of a dockyard with people in the Panama Canal. Panama Panama Canal. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

Construction of a bridge on a drainage channel. Africa Somalia. Date of Photograph:1930-1945

Construction of a platform for a topsoil unloader, Somalia Africa Somalia. Date of Photograph:1930 - 1945 ca

Elementary School "M. Mario Ghisleni" Former convent of St. Francis, Bergamo high city: male body wing during work Bergamo. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Works for the construction of a new road Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Entrance to the Bacon Tunnel, near to Coulee City, in the State of Washington. United States Bacon Tunnel. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Construction of a tunnel in the mountain Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Works for the construction of a railway line in the mountain Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

A ship in the dockyard of Castellamare's harbour, before the launching. Castellammare di Stabia Shipyard. Date of Photograph:13/08/1895

A group of men in the Enterprises Catella for marble processing, Moncalieri Moncalieri. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Works for the construction of a new railway line Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Inauguration of works for the construction of a new railway line Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

The ship "Il Conte di Savoia" under construction in the naval shipyards of Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

A man photographed in front of the arsenal of Venice; Stereoscopic photograph Venice. Date of Photograph:1865

Shipyard Tategami in Nagasaki Japan Nagasaki. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Shipyard with the battleship Giulio Cesare under construction Genoa. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

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"Capturing the Essence of Workyards: From Ancient Embankments to Modern Construction" Witnessing history in action, as construction workers diligently work on the embankments along the Tiber River, with Ponte Cestio gracefully standing in the background - a testament to Rome's architectural marvels. Amidst the refurbishment of Piazza Venezia at Vittoriano, an iconic moment unfolds as Santa Maria in Ara Coeli undergoes demolition - a captivating scene that showcases both destruction and rebirth. Behind the lens, renowned photographer and documentary maker Folco Quilici captures Venice's essence for his TV series "European Man, " collaborating with esteemed historians Fernand Braudel and anthropologist Levi Strauss. A bird's eye view reveals a bustling construction site on the Adriatic Coast; witness progress unfold as buildings rise from mere blueprints into tangible structures that shape our modern landscape. In Veneto, progress is evident everywhere you look - it's a region constantly evolving with its "work in progress" mentality driving innovation and growth. Sanpierdarena shipyard in Genoa echoes with sounds of industry; skilled craftsmen meticulously construct vessels that will sail across oceans, carrying dreams and aspirations. The majestic Valle d'Aosta witnesses another feat of engineering prowess as highways are constructed amidst breathtaking mountain vistas – connecting people while harmonizing man-made structures with nature’s beauty. Far away in Mecondo Port, Indonesia becomes a hub of activity where ships are built or repaired; each vessel tells stories of trade routes explored and connections forged between distant lands. Venice’s naval shipyards stand tall against time's relentless march; these historic sites bear witness to centuries-old craftsmanship passed down through generations – preserving maritime heritage for future seafarers to admire. Vienna comes alive with hydric control works by F. Marinielli and L.