Pilon Collection

Manhattan bridge structure framing the Empire State building, Brooklyn, New York, USA

New York, New York City, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Manhattan Bridge
2080-204903-01

NYC, Long Island City, views of Manhattan

Overhead aerial image of Golden gate bridge, San Francisco, California, USA

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pilon; Pestle; Stoszel (engraving)
7197097 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pilon; Pestle; Stoszel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilon; Pestle; Stoszel)

Flagler Street, looking west from in front of the Halcyon Hotel, 27 March
MIA437301 Flagler Street, looking west from in front of the Halcyon Hotel, 27 March, 1920 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C

Apothecarys Mortar and Pestle (metal & wood)
CHT237146 Apothecarys Mortar and Pestle (metal & wood) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Pharmacie, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Overhead aerial of Golden gate bridge, San Francisco, USA
Overhead aerial image of Golden gate bridge, San Francisco, California, USA

Sculptural study funerary monument Henry II Catherine de Medici
Sculptural study - funerary monument for Henry II and Catherine de Medici by G. Pilon; Edouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); Paris

Pile driving pilon foundation engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

Golden gate bridge, San Francisco, USA
Golden gate bridge and bay, San Francisco, California, USA

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"Pilon: Bridging Landscapes and Cultures" From the towering Manhattan Bridge framing the iconic Empire State Building in Brooklyn, New York City, to the serene beauty of Kitty Hawk pier on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Pilon takes us on a visual journey through diverse landscapes. In Brooklyn Bridge Park, amidst breathtaking views of Manhattan's skyline, Pilon stands as a testament to architectural marvels that connect people and places. The bridge serves as a gateway between bustling boroughs, symbolizing unity and progress. Further south along the Outer Banks in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Pilon captures scenes of tranquility where nature meets human ingenuity. The pier stretches out into the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean while beachgoers bask in its idyllic surroundings. Here, Pilon becomes an emblem of coastal living and leisure. Venturing even farther down to Islamorada in Florida's enchanting Keys region brings us to Wahoo's Bar and Grill overlooking crystal-clear waters. Amidst this tropical paradise lies another form of connection - one that unites locals and visitors alike over delicious food and vibrant conversations. Across the country in San Francisco stands yet another awe-inspiring structure captured by Pilon; it is none other than Golden Gate Bridge itself. This iconic landmark represents more than just engineering brilliance; it embodies California's spirit of innovation and adventure. But beyond these grand structures lie smaller but equally significant representations - from engravings depicting traditional tools like pestles found in Le Vocabulaire Illustre to vintage apothecary mortars used for medicinal purposes. These objects remind us that pilon has been an integral part of human history across cultures. Whether spanning great distances or serving practical purposes within our daily lives, pilon bridges gaps both physical and metaphorical. It connects communities across time zones while reminding us that despite our differences, we are all united under one sky.