Civil Engineering Collection (page 7)

Train passing over a viaduct built between the mountains Canada. Date of Photograph:1889-1890

Railroad viaduct crossing the bed of a river Canada. Date of Photograph:1889-1890

In the foreground, section of a railroad viaduct passing through a rocky ridge with a waterfall. In the background, a mountain dotted with fir trees Canada. Date of Photograph:1889-1890

Railroad viaduct crossing a mountain landscape Canada. Date of Photograph:1889-1890

Rio dei Mercanti, ponte San Giovanni e San Paolo known as "del Cavallo" and the facade of the former scuola grande di San Marco, a civil hospital since 1819, in Venice

Ponte Vecchio, in Florence. On the right the Vasari Corridor, on the left the buildings over the bridge and the Church of San Frediano in Cestello Florence. Date of Photograph:1880-1900

View of a river landscape in winter. Three large barges are moving along the water. Over a tall fence, a wooden cabin and some houses are visible

A stretch of the river Los Danos in Argentina, crossed by a bridge. In the background, high rocky slopes Argentina. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

View of a railroad bridge in construction over the Rio Mendoza. The surrounding landscape is barren Argentina. Date of Photograph:1890

Panorama of Geneva. In the foreground the lake. On the right trees and on the left a bridge. In the background the buildings of the city Switzerland Geneva. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Interior of the exhibition room for locomotive mechanical structures (class IX-X) in the 1881 Milan Expo Milan. Date of Photograph:1881

The barrier of a dam near Tignes. France Tignes, environs. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

The dam of Tignes France Tignes. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

A dam near Tignes. France Tignes, environs. Date of Photograph:1955 - 1960

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York United States New York Bridge Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of Geneva. In the foreground the lake. Two bridges which cross it with people walking. Trees and, in the background, the city buildings Switzerland Geneva. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

The lakeside of Geneva. Gigs in a row on the road, ships docked in the lake, a long bridge between the two shores, a clearing with trees and civic buildings in the background. Switzerland Geneva

Interior of the exhibition room of machines for typographical and textile industries (class IX-X) at the National Expo in Milan in 1881

Interior of the Milan 1881 Expo pavilion dedicated to the mechanical industry. Numerous motors are arranged in order next to each other on the right and left of the room

Exhibition room for mechanical structures regarding a locomotive. At the center of the room a locomotive crane Milan. Date of Photograph:1881

Metal bridge. On the parapet, in the foreground, an Indian in ethnic costume is seated India Allahabad. Date of Photograph:1870 -1880 ca

Panorama of Sidon (Sayda) in Lebanon. In the foreground the river closed by a dam. In the background the poor buildings of the city Lebanon Sidon (Sayda). Date of Photograph:1870 -1880 ca

Partial view of part of paris: in the foreground, the seine with a few ships tied up and the embankment. In the background a bridge and a few buildings France Paris. Date of Photograph:1855-1865

A corner of St. John's college in Cambridge (England). In the foreground, the river Cam, with a covered bridge that conects two buildings that stand on the opposite banks Great Britain Cambridge

The city of Pau, in France. In the foreground Pont Jurancon. In the background the Chteau France. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Mountain landscape in winter. In the foreground, the river, iced over, with a wooden bridge. At the foot of the mountains, a field with trees Italy. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900 ca

View of the Arno river with Ponte Vecchio and part of Vasari's Corridor. In the background, the bridges of Santa Trinita and alla Carraia

Ponte Sant'Angelo and Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome Rome Castle, Mausoleum Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1860-1880 ca

View of Seravezza with the river that passes through it. The mountain with the marble quarries stands in the background, Versilia Seravezza. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

The building that hosts the management of the silver mines of Seravezza, Versilia Seravezza. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

River landscape in Canada. In the foreground a long stretch of an iron bridge. In the background, near the shore, a small group of houses Canada. Date of Photograph:1880 -1890 ca

Panorama of Saint Petersburg (Russia) with the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Russia Saint Petersburg. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

High Street in Oxford at the point where, in front of Magdalen College, it runs into Magdalen Bridge. On the left a balustraded parapet decorated with street lamps

Castel Sant'Angelo and the bridge decorated with statues, in Rome Rome Castle, Mausoleum Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

View of the dam of Brusson in Val d'Aosta. In the background, a thick vegetation of trees Brusson. Date of Photograph:1920-1940 ca

The Bridge of Alcantara in Toledo Spain Toledo. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

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Panorama of Toledo with the Puente de S. Martin on the river Tagus, the city wall and the Church of S. Juan de los Reyes 1870-1880 ca.

Panorama of Toledo with the Puente de S. Martin on the river Tagus, the city wall and the Church of S. Juan de los Reyes Spain Toledo. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

View of a part of Vienna through which the Donau river runs. In the background two small bridges Austria Vienna. Date of Photograph:1880-1900 ca

The city of Prague with the Charles Bridge, the Mostecka Tower and the statue of Charles IV Czech Republic Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Ponte alle Grazie'. Over a dry Arno, with large weirs. In the background the town and hills of San Miniato Florence Bridge Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A corner of Venice. A canal in the foreground is crossed by a small iron bridge and boats and gondolas are moving through the water

Construction work on a bridge with a group of building workers posing on the wooden scaffolding required to build the masonry structure. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The Ponte au Change and a wing of the Palais de Justice, situated along the Seine, in Paris France Paris Building, Royal Palace Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Panorama of the city of Budapest taken from the hill of the castle with the chain bridge, which connexts Buda and Pest. In the background the Leopoldstadt Basilica (Pest)

The city of Lyons with the Palais de Justice, the Coteau de Fourviere and a bridge with people crossing. The bridge is over the river Rhone. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

A large bridge under construction, near Gorizia, with wooden bracing Gorizia. Date of Photograph:1922 ca

View of the city of Zurich with the Central Bridge in the foreground Switzerland Zurich. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

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"Civil Engineering: Building Bridges and Shaping the World" From iconic structures like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Forth Bridge to ambitious projects such as the Manchester Ship Canal, it has played a pivotal role in shaping our modern world. The viaduct across the Sankey Valley stands as a testament to the ingenuity of early engineers, with its stunning aquatints showcasing their meticulous craftsmanship. But civil engineering is not limited to grand infrastructure alone. It extends its reach even into everyday life, as seen in A Parisian Flower Market captured on canvas, where urban planning seamlessly blends with aesthetics. Similarly, Colliford Reservoir in St Neot showcases how engineering can harness nature's resources for sustainable development. The reactor building and foundations of Sizewell A and B demonstrate how civil engineering supports advancements in energy production. Meanwhile, M6 Motorway construction exemplifies how transportation networks are meticulously designed to connect people and places efficiently. Looking back at history, we catch a glimpse of London's visionary spirit through the proposed western archway of Thames Tunnel from 1831. This project paved the way for future underground marvels that define cities today. Civil engineering encompasses both artistry and functionality - it bridges gaps between communities while ensuring safety and efficiency. As depicted in bridge constructions worldwide or celebrated through London North Eastern Railway posters advertising journeys to Scotland along picturesque routes – this field continues to shape our world by connecting us physically and culturally. In essence, civil engineering is more than just constructing buildings; it is about creating pathways towards progress that stand tall for generations to come.