Corner Stone Collection

The Prince of Wales in Canada, 1860
1577585 The Prince of Wales in Canada, 1860; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in Canada. His Royal Highness laying the corner-stone of the Parliament Buildings at Ottawa. A sketch by the artist G.H)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pierre (angulaire); Corner stone; Eckstein (engraving)
7197082 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pierre (angulaire); Corner stone; Eckstein (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre (angulaire); Corner stone; Eckstein

The Prince of Wales in Canada, His Royal Highness laying the Corner-Stone of the Parliamentary Buildings at Ottawa
1612652 The Prince of Wales in Canada, His Royal Highness laying the Corner-Stone of the Parliamentary Buildings at Ottawa (engraving) by Andrews

The French Presidents Visit to the Czar (litho)
1042503 The French Presidents Visit to the Czar (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Presidents Visit to the Czar)

Laying the Corner-Stone of the Pedestal for M Bartholdis Statue of Liberty on Bedloes Island, New York (engraving)
1045647 Laying the Corner-Stone of the Pedestal for M Bartholdis Statue of Liberty on Bedloes Island, New York (engraving) by English School

Royal Visit to Truro, the Prince of Wales laying the Corner-Stone of Truro Cathedral (engraving)
1614017 Royal Visit to Truro, the Prince of Wales laying the Corner-Stone of Truro Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Truro)

The Prince of Wales Laying the Corner Stone of the Parliament House at Ottawa (engraving)
3638086 The Prince of Wales Laying the Corner Stone of the Parliament House at Ottawa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

M Faure laying the Corner Stone of Troitsky Bridge, over the River Neva (b / w photo)
1042502 M Faure laying the Corner Stone of Troitsky Bridge, over the River Neva (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Dalhousie laying the Corner-Stone of the Albert Bridge, Glasgow (engraving)
1099600 Lord Dalhousie laying the Corner-Stone of the Albert Bridge, Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duke of Newcastle laying the Corner-Stone of the Government School of Art and Design at Nottingham (engraving)
1102829 The Duke of Newcastle laying the Corner-Stone of the Government School of Art and Design at Nottingham (engraving) by English School

Laying corner stone Ramallah municipal school
Laying of corner stone at Ramallah for municipal school, Nov. 23, 1940. Address by Mayor of Ramallah, Salem el-Zaahour during laying of corner stone by E

Indiana: the New State House at Indianapolis, Corner-Stone Laid September 28Th

New York: Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Institution for the Improved Instruction of Deaf Mutes, at Sixty-Eigth Street and Lexington Avenue, October 4Th

The laying of the foundation stone ceremony led by the Bishop of Kingstone, Reverend F O T Hawkes, for the new Church of England School Chapel in East Wickham, Bexley, London. 1937

(1857-1930). American president William Taft at a ceremony to lay the cornerstone of a Unitarian church at 16th Street
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). American president William Taft at a ceremony to lay the cornerstone of a Unitarian church at 16th Street and R Street in Washington, D.C. 1913

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1884. Laying the conerstone of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, 5 August 1884. Wood engravings from a contemporary American newspaper

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1884. Ceremony at the laying of the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe Island in New York Harbor, 5 August 1884

Lafayette revisiting Boston, 1824
Lafayette laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill Monument during his visit to Boston, 1824. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Nash Motor Corporation
Warren. Nash Motor Corporation - Group at Cornerstone Laying of New Building in New York

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In the world of architecture and symbolism, the corner stone holds immense significance. It represents the very foundation upon which great structures are built, both literally and metaphorically. From grandiose buildings to bridges that connect nations, these corner stones mark historic moments in time. One such moment captured in Le Vocabulaire Illustre is that of The Prince of Wales laying the Corner-Stone of the Parliamentary Buildings at Ottawa. This engraving immortalizes a pivotal event where royalty set the cornerstone for democracy itself. Similarly, The French Presidents Visit to the Czar litho showcases another significant occasion where leaders came together to lay a symbolic cornerstone, fostering diplomatic relations between nations. The engravings depicting Laying the Corner-Stone of M Bartholdis Statue of Liberty on Bedloes Island, New York and Truro Cathedral by His Royal Highness during his Royal Visit to Truro further exemplify how cornerstones become timeless markers for monumental achievements. Not limited to political or religious structures alone, cornerstones also hold importance in education as seen in Lord Dalhousie laying the Corner-Stone of Albert Bridge and The Duke of Newcastle laying it for Government School of Art and Design at Nottingham. These images remind us that knowledge too has its foundations rooted firmly in history. Even beyond borders, we witness M Faure laying a Corner Stone over River Neva's Troitsky Bridge—a testament to international cooperation bridging gaps both physical and ideological. Lastly, closer home lies Ramallah municipal school with multiple instances captured—Laying corner stone Ramallah municipal school—an embodiment of hope for future generations as they embark on their educational journey from this very cornerstone onwards. These diverse depictions all share one common thread—the power held within these humble stones. They signify progress, unity, innovation; they embody dreams turned into reality. As we gaze upon these engravings capturing historical milestones across continents and eras alike, let us remember that every great endeavor starts with a single cornerstone.