Reclamation Collection

MAP: BOSTON, c1880. Boston Old and New. A map of Boston, Massachusetts, c1880, by Justin Winsor, showing the citys expansion through landfill

Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Westminster, London, 1909
Ships figureheads over the gate at Castles Shipbreaking Yard, Baltic Wharf, Millbank, Westminster, London, March 1909. Entrance to the yard, with wooden figures salvaged from ships decorating the sign

Limestone embankment, relic of over-ambitious land reclamation scheme of 1873, intended to reclaim marshes between Jenny Browns Point and Hest Bank, Silverdale, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, England

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss
533822 Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Waste metal DP086002
EMR Swindon Scrap Metal Yard, Gipsy Lane, Swindon. Detail of a pile of waste metal and vehicle parts in the scrap yard

Waste metal DP086001
EMR Swindon Scrap Metal Yard, Gipsy Lane, Swindon. General view of the scrap yard, with a material handling machine at work on top of a pile of waste metal and scrapped vehicles

View of newly reclaimed bench land, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
View of newly reclaimed bench land. Emmett Smith (farm in background), " took his place out of the bush 3 years ago." Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

New Method of Docking and Excavating Canals (engraving)
2790455 New Method of Docking and Excavating Canals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Method of Docking and Excavating Canals)

Derby Reclamation Dam, Truckee River, Nevada, USA
Derby Reclamation Dam, Truckee River, near Derby, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1908

Reclamation of Bog Land in Sutherlandshire (engraving)
1053237 Reclamation of Bog Land in Sutherlandshire (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reclamation of Bog Land in Sutherlandshire)

Transformation Scenes in Real Life (engraving)
1053343 Transformation Scenes in Real Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transformation Scenes in Real Life, Effects of the East End Juvenile Mission)

National Waifs Association 1900
National Waifs Association for destitute boys in Stepney Causeway, London. Photograph showing Dr. Barnardos giving boys a chance to learn a trade in blacksmithing. Date: 1900

Huge figureheads at Castles Ship Breaking Yard, Westminster, London, 1909
Huge figureheads at Castles Ship Breaking Yard, 106 Millbank, Westminster, London, March 1909. Male and female figureheads from ships decorate the gate into the breakers yard

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Meiderich Huette, Duisburg, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord at Dawn, Meiderich Huette, Duisburg, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Halde Haniel, Bottrop, Oberhausen, Ruhr Basin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

HOOVER DAM, 1934. Aerial view of the construction site of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, on the border of Arizona and Nevada. Photograph, 1934

Settling pond, Athabasca Oil Sands
Settling pond. Aerial photograph of a settling pond in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This area used to be an opencast mine for the excavation of oil sands

Communist China - land reclaimed for farming
Harvesting scene in Communist China - an army reclamation farm, showing land reclaimed for farming to increase crop cultivation. circa 1950s

HOOVER DAM, c1940. Three construction workers applying a coat of paint on a riveted steel wall on the Hoover Dam spillway, c1940

HOOVER DAM, 1941. Hydroelectric power plant at Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, between Arizona and Nevada. Photograph, 1941

OREGON: RECLAMATION OFFICE. Hand-painted sign on the building of the Bureau of Reclamation office in Nyssa, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1939

HOOVER DAM, 1933. Concrete being set in place on a side wall of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, on the border of Arizona and Nevada. Photograph, 1933

COLORADO, 1902. View of the town of Montrose, Colorado, the hub of the Uncompahgre Project. Photograph, 1902

WYOMING: WHEAT HARVEST. A farmer harvesting wheat in a field in northern Wyoming, on lands irrigated with waters from the Shoshone River as part of the Shoshone Reclamation Project

WYOMING: IRRIGATION, c1915. A group of men standing behind a barbed wire fence on a field in northern Wyoming that is being irrigated with waters from the Shoshone River as part of the Shoshone

Picture No. 11073512
Aerial views of pollution and reclamation of the Faro Mine Site this abandoned mine will take up to a 1, 000 years to be made safe at a cost of one billion dollars to Canadian Tax payers Yukon

Picture No. 11073511
Aerial views of pollution and reclamation of the Faro Mine Site this abandoned mine will take up to a 1, 000 years to be made safe at a cost of one billion dollars to Canadian Tax payers Yukon

Picture No. 11073510
Aerial views of pollution and reclamation of the Faro Mine Site this abandoned mine will take up to a 1, 000 years to be made safe at a cost of one billion dollars to Canadian Tax payers Yukon

Thomas Wright (1789-1875) English prison philanthropist. Wright worked on the reclamation of discharged prisoners. From Home Words. (London, 1875). Wood engraving

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Easton and Amos Centrifugal Pump
Illustration of the pumping machine built by Easton Amos and Sons exhibited in operation at the London International Exhibition of 1861

Sand dune blow-out reclamation on coastal dunes, Ynyslas Sand Dunes, Dyfi National Nature Reserve, Ceredigion, Dyfed, Wales

Settling pond reclamation. Pile of overburden (black) in a oil plants settling pond. The buildings of the oil mine and processing plant are in the background

Polders, satellite image
Polders, Netherlands, satellite image. A polder is a drained piece of land enclose by walls known as dikes, which are used to prevent water entering

Land workers, Germany 1930s
The State workers service working on land reclamation in Germany in the 1930s

Allies rescue stricken C-47 - Burma
American forces of the Air Service Command, Chindits and Burmese farmers of the local neighbourhood, who between them managed to put a C-47 back in the air

Land reclamation project under way in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

An old iron works site at Backbarrow being turned into residential housing and commercial units
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Princess Quay shopping centre in Hull Yorkshire UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Beach in the early morning, Darss, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Europe

Construction site on reclaimed land in Kowloon in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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"Unveiling the Forgotten: A Journey of Reclamation" Step into the past and witness the remarkable stories that have shaped our world. From towering ships figureheads adorning Castles Shipbreaking Yard in Westminster, London, 1909 to Boston's expansion through landfill captured on Justin Winsor's c1880 map, these hints offer a glimpse into a transformative process. Amidst relics like the limestone embankment from an over-ambitious land reclamation scheme of 1873 or piles of waste metal DP086002 and DP086001, we find evidence of human ingenuity and resilience. These discarded materials hold secrets waiting to be reclaimed for new purposes. Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph transports us to Dead Ox Flat in Malheur County, Oregon, where newly reclaimed bench land stands as a testament to hope and progress. It reminds us that even in desolate landscapes, there is potential for rejuvenation. Intriguing engravings depict innovative methods such as "New Method of Docking and Excavating Canals, " showcasing how humans have harnessed technology to reclaim what was once lost. The Derby Reclamation Dam on Truckee River in Nevada exemplifies this spirit by taming nature's forces for societal benefit. Reaching beyond borders, we explore Sutherlandshire's bog lands being transformed through meticulous efforts depicted in an engraving titled "Reclamation of Bog Land. " This serves as a reminder that perseverance can turn barren wastelands into fertile grounds teeming with life. As we delve deeper into history, scenes unfold before our eyes - scenes not just confined within engravings but brought to life through collective action. The National Waifs Association symbolizes society's commitment towards reclaiming lives filled with hardship and offering them newfound opportunities. Lastly, amidst all these tales lies Lockheed KC-130F-LM 149815 - a United States Marine Corps aircraft.