Public Building Collection

Victorian church warden lighting fire on Christmas Eve
Vintage engraving of from the childrens story of The Robins Christmas Eve, 19th Century

Gargoyle of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
The gargoyles are an essential part of the history of the cathedral, and a key aspect of the site. The gargoyles main purpose is very practical

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

Hallstatt, Austria
The village of Hallstatt, Lake Hallstatt, UNESCO World Heritage Hallstatt-Dachstein is a village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria. It is located near the HallstAÔé¼tter See (a lake)

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk at dusk

The De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex. An Art Deco and International Style building, designed by the architects Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff. Constructed 1935

Heckscher Building
circa 1925: Exterior view of the Heckscher building, located at 1230 Fifth Avenue and 104th Street, New York City. The building now houses El Museo del Barrio

Toilet signs, Masada, Israel
Men, women and disabled toilet signs, Masada

Get Ahead Get A Hat
31st July 1950: Three bowler hats on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. (Photo by Ron Gerelli/Express/Getty Images)

Down Cathedral historical burial place of St Patrick
In the period following St Patricks death in 461 AD the Hill of Down came to be regarded as his traditional burial place. Down Cathedral is known as the historical burial place of Saint Patrick

Reading Room
circa 1925: The Reading Room at the British Museum where Karl Marx was a frequent visitor. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Natural History
circa 1910: The Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Hamburg Skyline From St. Nicholas Church
Formerly one of the five Lutheran Hauptkirchen (main churches) in the city of Hamburg. The church lies now in ruins, with only its tower remaining

Airship Balloon
circa 1920: An observation balloon in the War Museum at Crystal Palace. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Irkutsk Branch of the State Bank, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Branch of the State Bank, 1902. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Rail Station, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Rail Station, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk National Bank, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk National Bank, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Public meeting, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Public meeting, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

The building of the city's Public Assembly, located at the intersection of Voskresenskaya...,1916-17 Creator
The building of the city's Public Assembly, located at the intersection of Voskresenskaya Street and Pochtamtsky Lane, 1916-1917

View of the entrance and north facade of the museum designed by Gottfried Semper (1803-79)
XAM82130 View of the entrance and north facade of the museum designed by Gottfried Semper (1803-79) and Karl von Hasenauer (1833-94), 1871-91 (photo); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.

Bombay, General View of Public Buildings, Late 1860s. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Bombay, General View of Public Buildings, Late 1860s

People on Capitol steps, between 1913 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. People on Capitol steps
People on Capitol steps, between 1913 and 1918

City Post Office, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. City Post Office, between 1910 and 1920
City Post Office, between 1910 and 1920

Capitol, U.S. group on steps, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capitol, U.S
Capitol, U.S. group on steps, between 1913 and 1917

Capitol, U.S. crowd, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capitol, U.S. crowd, between 1910 and 1920
Capitol, U.S. crowd, between 1910 and 1920

Casket in Capitol, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Casket in Capitol, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Casket in Capitol, 1914

Victorian satirical cartoon, Drunk man in a bar, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on attractiveness of wealth, 19th Century. A wreck at the bar

Victorian satirical cartoon, doctines of the church
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon on doctines of the church. 19th Century. The weathercock upon the Church doth shew, How modern creeds and doctrines come and go; now this way

Australasia, New Zealand, Otago, Dunedin, Dunedin Railway Station

Old post office, St. Pierre, Territorial Collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Overseas Collectivity of France, North America

Penance of King Henry II
Vintage engraving of the Penance of King Henry II before the shrine of Thomas a Becket

The Bench, Judges hearing a case in court, by William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Bench, by William Hogarth. 1758, depicts four judges listening to a case in the Court of Common Pleas

Hic tantum quies est, This is only retirement
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon hic tantum quies est (This is only retirement). 19th Century. I; ve searched the world for peace and rest

Victorian London - Charles Blondin at Shoreditch
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Charles Blondin The Great Blondin performs the tightrope walker act at Shoreditch circa 1870

Victorian satirical cartoon - Law Suit as a boxing match
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon. A Law Suit as a boxing match

UK, England, West Midlands, Coventry, Council House

The Town Hall in Bielsko Biala, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

UK, England, West Midlands, Birmingham, Broad Street, Centenary Square, The Libary of Birmingham, - one of the largest public libraries in the world

The Pied Piper of Hamelin To Town Hall came flocking
VIntage engraing of a scene from the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. At last the people in a body To the Town Hall came flocking. Kate Greenaway, 1888

Artwork named Idiom designed by Matej Kren in 1998, a book tunnel of 8000 books at the Municipal Library of Prague, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

The Paris Royal Academy of Music
"Academie royale du Musique, Paris, France, 1849". One of the most emblematic institutions of the Baroque period

Public Library, Boston, Mass. 1900-05 (b/w photo)
779223 Public Library, Boston, Mass. 1900-05 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detroit Publishing Co.)

Jesus Christ disputing in the Temple
Vintage colour lithograph from 1880 of Jesus Christ disputing with the elders in the temple

Victorian London - Houses of Parliament
Vintage engraving of Houses of Parliament, London, England. 1893. The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords

Perspective of the Doges Palace and the Marciana Library, Piazzetta San Marco, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Martynas Mazvydas National Library of Lithuania, Vilnius, Lithuania, Europe

Don Quixote - my most bitter sorrows
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Oh ye Tobosian urns

La Fontaines Fables - The Drunkard and his Wife
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Drunkard and his Wife

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From majestic cathedrals to quirky pavilions, public buildings around the world tell stories of art, history, and culture. The Gargoyle of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France stands as a silent guardian over centuries of architectural brilliance. Meanwhile, William Hogarth's masterpiece 'The Sleeping Congregation' captures a moment frozen in time within a place of worship. Traveling to Hallstatt, Austria takes us back in time with its charming buildings nestled against breathtaking mountain scenery. The De La Warr Pavilion showcases modernist architecture on the English coast while the Heckscher Building stands tall as an emblem of New York City's bustling streets. William Hogarth once again mesmerizes us with his depiction of 'The Rakes Progress - In Bedlam, ' reminding us that public buildings have witnessed both triumphs and tragedies throughout history. In another scene filled with tradition and warmth, a Victorian church warden lights a fire on Christmas Eve to bring comfort and joy to all who enter. As dusk settles over Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, visitors are enchanted by the vibrant energy emanating from this popular gathering spot. Even toilet signs at Masada in Israel become part of an intriguing narrative that transports us through ancient ruins. Intriguing slogans like 'Get Ahead Get A Hat' beckon passersby into shops or cafes while Down Cathedral serves as a historical burial ground for St Patrick himself – an embodiment of faith and heritage. Whether it is admiring stunning architecture or immersing oneself in cultural experiences, these diverse public buildings connect people across borders and generations.