Signal Tower Collection

Royal Arch at Dundee, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Royal Arch at Dundee, [in Scotland], 1850. The Royal Arch is intended to commemorate the landing of Queen Victoria at the port, in September 1844...The architect is Mr. J. T

The War in Schleswig - Holstein Chasseurs and Night Fire - Signal Post, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig - Holstein Chasseurs and Night Fire - Signal Post, 1850. Soldiers keeping watch during the First Schleswig War. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Old Tower, Leith, n.d. Creator: John Clerk
Old Tower, Leith, n.d

The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour, near Edinburgh Scotland 1831
" The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour" engraved by J.Henshall after a picture by Thomas Shepherd, published in Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, 1831

Signal Tower on Elk Mountain, Maryland, September 1862. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Signal Tower on Elk Mountain, Maryland, September 1862. Albumen print, pl. 22 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume I" (1866)

Santo Domingo (engraving)
3655709 Santo Domingo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santo Domingo. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer)

The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour (engraving)
3638504 The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour)

The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour (engraving)
5201041 The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour)

Signal Tower, Leith Harbour, 1829 (engraving)
5203318 Signal Tower, Leith Harbour, 1829 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signal Tower, Leith Harbour, 1829)

Signal Tower, Cobbs Hill, Appomattox River, 1864. Creator: Tim O Sullivan
Signal Tower, Cobbs Hill, Appomattox River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865. Creators: Andrew Joseph Russell
Butlers Lookout Tower, Opposite Dutch Gap, 1865. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Crows Nest Signal Tower near Bermuda Hundred, 1861-65. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Crows Nest Signal Tower near Bermuda Hundred, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

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Ireland, County Donegal, Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head, Napoleonic watchtower located on the area called Banbas Crown which is the most northerly point in Ireland

Leith Harbour, c1840, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Leith Harbour, c1840, (1942). Steamers and sailing ships in the port of Leith on the coast of the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, Scotland. From " British Ports and Harbours, by Leo Walmsley

Carrigan Head, c1870. Signal Tower at Carrigan Head on the Slieve League cliffs above the Atlantic ocean in Donegal, Ireland. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. II"

Signal Tower; Skreen, County Sligo, Ireland

Gibraltar. From the lower Signal Tower at the foot of the Queen of Spains Chair, 1840. Artist: Edward Francis Finden
Gibraltar. From the lower Signal Tower at the foot of the Queen of Spains Chair, 1840. After Charles Bentley (c1805-1854). [Fisher, Son & Co. London & Paris, 1840]

Airplane signal tower Fedele Azari Italian
Airplane and signal tower; Fedele Azari (Italian, 1895 - 1930); Italy; 1914 - 1929; Gelatin silver print; 17.4 x 18 cm (6 7, 8 x 7 1, 16 in.)

Signal Tower; County Sligo, Ireland

Signal Tower Cobb Hill Appomattox River 1864
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Nelsons Monument on Edinburgh Scotlands Calton Hill with a signal-tower visible to ships on the Forth and commemorates Admiral Lord Nelsons death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

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"The Signal Tower: A Symbol of Communication and History" The Signal Tower, located in Leith Harbour near Edinburgh, Scotland in 1831, stands as a testament to the importance of communication throughout history. This tower served as a vital link between land and sea, enabling messages to be transmitted efficiently across vast distances. One engraving depicts "The Crisis at Zanzibar, " showcasing the significance of signal towers even in far-flung corners of the world. Another engraving captures the Signal Tower on Elk Mountain, Maryland during September 1862 - a pivotal moment during the Civil War when communication was crucial for military operations. From Santo Domingo to Cobbs Hill on Appomattox River, these engravings depict various signal towers that played significant roles in different historical contexts. They were not only structures but also symbols of resilience and adaptability. Butlers Lookout Tower opposite Dutch Gap and Crows Nest Signal Tower near Bermuda Hundred are reminders of how these structures facilitated strategic planning during times of conflict. The images captured by Andrew Joseph Russell showcase their architectural grandeur amidst turbulent times. In 1829, an engraving portrays another view of the Signal Tower at Leith Harbour - a visual representation that emphasizes its enduring presence over time. Similarly, EyeUbiquitous_20120977 offers us glimpses into Leith Harbour's past with an image from c1840 (1942), reminding us that this tower has witnessed centuries' worth of maritime activity. These signal towers stand tall as silent witnesses to human progress and innovation in communication technology. They remind us that despite advancements like telegraphs or smartphones today, there was once a time when simple yet effective systems like flag signals were relied upon for transmitting important information swiftly. As we reflect upon these captivating images capturing moments frozen in time, let us appreciate the role played by signal towers - connecting people across oceans and continents while preserving our shared history for generations to come.