Construction Site Collection (page 7)

Ships being built from New Forest timber, 1850
3359220 Ships being built from New Forest timber, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting ships being built from New Forest timber. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The use of a hydraulic punch to make rivet holes, 1850
3359932 The use of a hydraulic punch to make rivet holes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the use of a hydraulic punch to make rivet holes)

Men at work in a shipyard, 1850
3359115 Men at work in a shipyard, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting men at work in a shipyard. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331081 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850
3331080 The 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic Telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Great Eastern' used during the creation of the Atlantic)

The Aberdeen clipper 'James Booth', 1850
3330883 The Aberdeen clipper 'James Booth', 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Aberdeen clipper 'James Booth' built by Alexander Duthie & Co. for the Aberdeen/Calcutta run)

The stone cutters
DUV4217106 The stone cutters; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Letter M N: mask, mecano, trunk, new circus, Christmas tree, Nžgresse. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''
DUV4208347 Letter M N: mask, mecano, trunk, new circus, Christmas tree, Nžgresse. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''

British ocean liner Aquitania under construction (colour litho)
8663654 British ocean liner Aquitania under construction (colour litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British ocean liner Aquitania under construction)

Happy New Year! (colour litho)
8655915 Happy New Year! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy New Year! German worker slacking off from his work on a building site)

Building tunnel in England. 19th century (engraving)
672964 Building tunnel in England. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Construction of an Elevated Railway: Bridge over the Cours de Vincennes, 1888 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879771 Construction of an Elevated Railway: Bridge over the Cours de Vincennes, 1888 (oil on fabric) by Trouillebert, Paul Desire (1829-1900); 38.2x56 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Peter the Great's Naval Preparations (colour litho)
8661449 Peter the Great's Naval Preparations (colour litho) by Randall, Maurice (1865-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great's Naval Preparations)

The frigate HMS Bacchant, off the Royal Shipyards of Deptford (England) in 1811. Watercolor (28.4x43 cm) 19th century
MMM5483549 The frigate HMS Bacchant, off the Royal Shipyards of Deptford (England) in 1811. Watercolor (28.4x43 cm) 19th century; National Maritime Museum, London

The north arch of the Old Bridge in London, England, with a description of men working on the river
MMM5481608 The north arch of the Old Bridge in London, England, with a description of men working on the river. Drawing, 1922 by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931), Size: 20.6x25.5 cm by Wyllie

Preparatory work for the Federation Day on the Champs de Mars, early 20th century (illustration)
7418362 Preparatory work for the Federation Day on the Champs de Mars, early 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparatory work for the Federation Day (July 14)

Drawing of Round Tower, Portsmouth harbour, 1815 (graphite)
7342021 Drawing of Round Tower, Portsmouth harbour, 1815 (graphite) by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); 19.4x36.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The 'Kinfauns Castle' as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting)
7337813 The 'Kinfauns Castle' as a troop ship, c.1900-05 (Painting) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936); 34.1x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Construction of the Tower of Babel in Babylon. Miniature from the Alfa manuscript
VEN5028094 Construction of the Tower of Babel in Babylon. Miniature from the Alfa manuscript. W.1.6, C.23 v, probably the " Mirror historial" (Speculum maius)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): road works, metro works, 1914
LUX4799223 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): road works, metro works, 1914; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): road works, metro works, 1914); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete
LUX4799020 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete, preparation of the Arc de Triomphe, 1919; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Italy, Venetie, Venice: grand canal, church of the Salute, gondolas and dome of salute in restoration, 1895
LUX4771511 Italy, Venetie, Venice: grand canal, church of the Salute, gondolas and dome of salute in restoration, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Venetie, Venice: grand canal, church of the Salute)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): October 8, 1898, Passy bridge, construction of the western railway bridge
LUX4783010 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): October 8, 1898, Passy bridge, construction of the western railway bridge on the Seine to connect the station Saint Lazare to the disabled

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): October 8, 1898, Passy bridge, close-up
LUX4782988 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): October 8, 1898, Passy bridge, close-up, construction of the western railway bridge on the Seine to connect the station Saint Lazare to the disabled

Expedition Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark (1770-1838), 1804 to 1806
NWI4853362 Expedition Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark (1770-1838), 1804 to 1806, first crossing of American territory

View of the construction sites from rue Saint Antoine in June 1863 in Marseille. Photograph by Adolphe Terris
JEB4858266 View of the construction sites from rue Saint Antoine in June 1863 in Marseille. Photograph by Adolphe Terris. Departmental Archives

Greece, Athenes: construction of the Olympic Games stadium at the foot of the Acropolis, 1890
LUX4800807 Greece, Athenes: construction of the Olympic Games stadium at the foot of the Acropolis, 1890; (add.info.: Greece)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Charlemagne tower in restoration before its fall, from rue Descartes
LUX4800183 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Charlemagne tower in restoration before its fall, from rue Descartes, beggars in front of the entrance of the Basilica of Saint Martin

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pioneers building a barrier around a farm on the border
NWI4886678 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pioneers building a barrier around a farm on the border, 19th century

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899056 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): universal exhibition under construction, bridge under construction
LUX4782017 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): universal exhibition under construction, bridge under construction, view from a bridge, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Religious temple built by the Jews: the Israeli prisoners building the ziggurat (or ziggurat)
NWI4862268 Religious temple built by the Jews: the Israeli prisoners building the ziggurat (or ziggurat) of the ancient Babylon (Etemenanki)

Italy - Venice: view of the Arsenal in Venice. Engraving by Martens, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic
JEB4834470 Italy - Venice: view of the Arsenal in Venice. Engraving by Martens, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions

Construction of the city of Rome Macons build the walls. Miniature from the Alfa manuscript
VEN5028096 Construction of the city of Rome Macons build the walls. Miniature from the Alfa manuscript. W.1.6, C.23 v, probably the " Mirror historial" (Speculum maius)

Representation of the Prophhete Noe cutting wood for the construction of the Ark
VEN5028088 Representation of the Prophhete Noe cutting wood for the construction of the Ark. Below him is a representation of his genealogical tree with his descendants (his sons Sem)

United States, Massachusetts: Pelerins building their house in Plymouth, Massachusetts, years 1620
NWI4965753 United States, Massachusetts: Pelerins building their house in Plymouth, Massachusetts, years 1620. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

United States, New York: Dutch settlers emulate the perimeter to build buildings protected by palisades
NWI4966961 United States, New York: Dutch settlers emulate the perimeter to build buildings protected by palisades. This place later became the neighborhood of Wall Street on the island of Manhattan

Immigrants and other workers laying the rails of the Nebraska Iron Chmin, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962221 Immigrants and other workers laying the rails of the Nebraska Iron Chmin, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

The underground meeting of the workers of the Saint Gotthard tunnel drilling site through the Swiss Alps
NWI4963936 The underground meeting of the workers of the Saint Gotthard tunnel drilling site through the Swiss Alps, 1880 - Colorisee engraving

The laying of the last nail of the American Transcontinental Railway, Utah (USA), 1869 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4963924 The laying of the last nail of the American Transcontinental Railway, Utah (USA), 1869 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Last spike driven for the transcontinental railroad in Utah

The construction of the railway line of the Northern Pacific Railway a Puget Sound (Washington State, USA)
NWI4963902 The construction of the railway line of the Northern Pacific Railway a Puget Sound (Washington State, USA), late 19th century - Duichromy reproduction of a 19th century illustration

Eleazar Wheelock (1711-1779), American Congregationalist religious who founded Dartmouth College in 1769
NWI4961238 Eleazar Wheelock (1711-1779), American Congregationalist religious who founded Dartmouth College in 1769, New Hampshire, USA

Attempted to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem by Julien the apostate in 362 AD
ELD4963571 Attempted to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem by Julien the apostate in 362 AD (Roman emperor Julian the apostate trying to rebuild the temple of Jerusalem)

Construction of a tunnel to pass the railway, United States, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4962395 Construction of a tunnel to pass the railway, United States, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Construction of a tunnel to pass the railway, United States)

King Henry IV crossing the bridge nine during its construction in 1604 (King Henri IV crosses the Pont-Neuf for)
ELD4959695 King Henry IV crossing the bridge nine during its construction in 1604 (King Henri IV crosses the Pont-Neuf for the first time 1604)

Altra machina per tirar pietre et altra materia bisognosa sopra le fabriche
XEE5032126 Altra machina per tirar pietre et altra materia bisognosa sopra le fabriche. in "Novo teatro di machine et edificii par vane et sawdust operationi"

In the Parisian suburbs, a workers' family poses in front of his cottage, 1910
LUX4727468 In the Parisian suburbs, a workers' family poses in front of his cottage, 1910; (add.info.: In the Parisian suburbs, a workers' family poses in front of his cottage)

France, Overview of the Bord de Seine with the Louvre Museum, construction of the tuileries
LUX4733303 France, Overview of the Bord de Seine with the Louvre Museum, construction of the tuileries, bridge of the arts and locks, 1855; (add.info.: France)

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Construction: From Ancient Marvels to Modern Wonders" Step into a world where creativity meets engineering prowess, as we explore captivating construction sites from around the globe. Marvel at the grandeur of the Forth Bridge, an iconic Scottish landmark that stands tall against the backdrop of Edinburgh's scenic landscape. Its intricate steel structure is a testament to human ingenuity and has become a symbol of Scotland's industrial heritage. Travel south to Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, where you'll find yourself in awe of Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece - the Sagrada Familia. This ongoing construction project has been shaping Barcelona's skyline for over a century, blending Gothic and Art Nouveau styles in an architectural symphony like no other. Journey eastward to Iran and witness the mesmerizing Persepolis ancient columns at sunset. These remnants from centuries past stand as silent witnesses to Persian civilization's glory days and serve as a reminder of our enduring fascination with history. Closer to home, join us on the foreshore of Solway Firth near Workington as dedicated construction workers install power cables for Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. This ambitious renewable energy project harnesses nature's force while embracing sustainable practices – paving the way towards cleaner future. Delve into history once more with Shoreham Railroad’s creation in 1840 – depicted beautifully through watercolor on paper. Witness how this transformative endeavor connected communities and revolutionized transportation during Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Cross continents again to Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey; Emperor Constantine The Great laid its foundation stones ages ago when he transferred his imperial capital there. Discover how this strategic move shaped one of history’s most influential cities – Constantinople became synonymous with Byzantine splendor. Embark on an enchanting journey across America with George N. Barnard’s lens capturing Columbia from Capitol Hill in 1866. Behold Washington D. C.