Logging Collection

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Pioneer clearing land around his log cabin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Logging truck in Mississippi driving into the heart of a thunderstorm with an extreme tornado watch, United States of America, North America

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Woodsman dancing to a fiddle in a logging camp at night, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Illustration, axe with wooden handle

Logging truck, British Columbia, Canada, North America

The Logger, 1912. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
The Logger, 1912. Kazimir Severinovich Malevich. Russian painter, born near Kiev, trained at Kiev School of Art and Moscow Academy of Fine Arts in 1913 began creating abstract geometric patterns in

Handmade Logging Train
A hand-made, jerry-rigged, locomotive built round a steam engine circa 1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Tiverton Town Council buys Newts Hill Woods to provide fuel for the town people. Workmen chopping down trees. 26 October 1920

Cedars of Lebanon for Solomons Temple
Solomons servants hewing the cedars of Lebanon to build the temple in Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

LUMBERJACK, 1907. An old lumberjack leaning against a giant sequoia log, Northern California. Photograph, 15 April 1907

Logging truck loaded with logs

Logging Railway / 1904
Horses are used to pull large tree trunks on railway carriages in California, U.S.A

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1896. The Bluff City, sternwheel steamboat of the Anchor Line, moored along the Mississippi River some time between its launching in 1896

Clearcut logging on Inside Passage to Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
Ketchikan is an Alaskan city facing the Inside Passage, a popular cruise route along the states south-eastern coast. Its known for its many Native American totem poles, on display throughout town

Ruby Beach Driftwood and Sea Stacks, Olympic National Park; Washington; US

Logging truck in MacMillan Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Logs awaiting processing at mill, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Logging truck, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Nordic Landscape with a Waterfall, 1843. Creator: Johann Christian Michael Ezdorf
Nordic Landscape with a Waterfall, 1843

'Saw mill in a forest of pines.; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. Creator: Frederick Whymper
Saw mill in a forest of pines.; Ocean to Ocean, the Pacific railroad, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899

Logging, cutting lengths, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging, cutting lengths, between 1880 and 1899

Logging, felling the tree, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging, felling the tree, between 1880 and 1899

Logging a big load, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging a big load, between 1880 and 1899

Logging in Michigan, the sled, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Logging in Michigan, the sled, between 1880 and 1899

Connecticut River below Bellows Falls, Vt. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Connecticut River below Bellows Falls, Vt. between 1900 and 1910

View in the Bentheim Forest, 1870. Creator: George Andries Roth
View in the Bentheim Forest, 1870

Logging railroad, Keystone Lumber Company, 1901 or 1902. Creator: Unknown
Logging railroad, Keystone Lumber Company, 1901 or 1902

Tistedalen at Frederikshald in Norway, 1788. Creator: Erik Pauelsen
Tistedalen at Frederikshald in Norway, 1788

'The Wood-cutters, after Hubert Herkomer, Esq. A.R.A. c1880-83. Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
'The Wood-cutters, after Hubert Herkomer, Esq. A.R.A. From "Modern Artists" by F.G.Dumas. [J.S.Virtue & Co Ltd, London, c1880]

Pulp wood going down the River Styx to Mobile by inland waterway near Robertsdale, Alabama, 1937
Pulp wood going down the River Styx to Mobile by inland waterway near Robertsdale, Alabama

Pulpwood going down the River Styx to Mobile by inland waterway, near Robertsdale, Alabama, 1937
Pulpwood going down the River Styx to Mobile by inland waterway. Near Robertsdale, Alabama

Log Loading Hook, 1939. Creator: Harold Ballerd
Log Loading Hook, 1939

The Firth of the Thames, Waitemata, and Tamaki, and Gulf of Hauraki, Auckland, New Zealand... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Firth of the Thames, Waitemata, and Tamaki, and Gulf of Hauraki, Auckland, New Zealand, as seen from the Howick Ranges - from a drawing by Major Stack, 1862. View after a sketch by Frederick R

Australia - Bullock teams carrying huge Karri logs (Eucalyptus diversicolor) - native to the wetter regions of Southwestern Western Australia. Date: circa 1910

Winter fog seeps through a forest in Oregon. This beautiful state on the west coast is known for its landscape of forests, mountains, and farms

Sunlight descends into the shadows of a forest of Redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens, in Northern California. Redwoods are the largest trees on Earth

The Pilot, 1886. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
The Pilot, 1886. Albumen print, stereo, from the series " The Cameras Story of Raftmans Life on the Wisconsin"

Logging scene near Auburn, California, USA, known for its California Gold Rush history. Date: circa 1908

Logging a big load, Michigan, c. 1880-99 (b / w photo)
867574 Logging a big load, Michigan, c.1880-99 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Cutting and weighing logs in St Elizabeth Jamaica early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Sawing timber in Manchuria, China - early 1900s

Traction Engine and Sawmill Victorian period Date: 19th century

Taking logs from the river, Montmorency, Quebec, Canada, early 1900s

Cutting down a giant California Redwood tree in the late 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878558 Cutting down a giant California Redwood tree in the late 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Cutting trees using vapour machines in the late19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693672 Cutting trees using vapour machines in the late19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

Truck load of ponderosa pine, Edward Hines Lumber Co. operations... Grant County, Oregon, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Truck load of ponderosa pine, Edward Hines Lumber Co. operations in Malheur National Forest, Grant County, Oregon

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Mekong River, Laos. Traveling down the Mekong River on a longboat. An overnight stopover in Pakbeng is usual. Date: 19/02/2005

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"Logging: A Journey Through Nature's Fury and Human Ingenuity" In the heart of Mississippi, a logging truck fearlessly navigates through an impending thunderstorm with an extreme tornado watch. The United States of America, known for its unpredictable weather patterns, challenges these brave loggers as they transport their precious cargo. An illustration captures the essence of this age-old trade - an axe with a sturdy wooden handle symbolizes the tools used by loggers to conquer nature's giants. This timeless image reminds us of the strength and determination required in this demanding profession. Across North America, from British Columbia to Canada, logging trucks traverse rugged terrains in search of majestic trees that will soon be transformed into valuable resources. These massive vehicles carry logs that represent both economic prosperity and environmental responsibility. But not all logging is done on wheels; some choose a more traditional approach. Handmade logging trains wind their way through dense forests, echoing a simpler time when man worked harmoniously with nature to meet his needs. The historical significance stretches back centuries. From ancient times when Cedars of Lebanon were felled for Solomon's Temple to modern-day Tiverton Town Council purchasing Newts Hill Woods to provide fuel for local communities - it is clear that logging has always played a vital role in sustaining human civilization. As technology advanced, so did the methods employed in this industry. Logging railways emerged in 1904 as efficient means of transporting timber across vast distances while minimizing environmental impact. These iron arteries connected remote regions and fueled economic growth along their tracks. However, progress sometimes comes at a cost. Clearcut logging along Alaska's Inside Passage raises concerns about sustainability and preservation efforts. In Ketchikan, Alaska – once home to abundant wildlife – we witness how balance between human needs and ecological conservation becomes crucial for future generations. Amidst these tales lies another emblematic figure - the Mississippi steamboat "Bluff City. " Its sternwheel churns the waters, reminding us that logging is not confined to land alone.