Water Wheel Collection

Laxey Wheel, Laxey, Isle of Man, Europe

CURRIER & IVES WINTER SCENE. Frozen Up. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel
5308164 Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel.; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a multiple Archimedean screws powered by a water wheel being used to raise water)

A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel
5310952 A woodcut engraving depicting the draining of a mine that uses a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A water wheel by a mill
2628600 A water wheel by a mill.; (add.info.: An American illustration of a water wheel by a mill, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Persian Wheel
5310032 A Persian Wheel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Persian Wheel, also known as a Sakia, a mechanical water lifting device which uses buckets, jars)

Pounding rags to be made into paper. Engraving c1870
866060 Pounding rags to be made into paper. Engraving c1870.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a Persian Wheel, also known as a Sakia, a mechanical water lifting device which uses buckets, jars
5309472 Engraving depicting a Persian Wheel, also known as a Sakia, a mechanical water lifting device which uses buckets, jars, or scoops fastened either directly to a vertical wheel

A man watching a waterwheel churning water by a mill
2628595 A man watching a waterwheel churning water by a mill.; (add.info.: An American illustration of a man watching a waterwheel churning water by a mill, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 150-200kg hammer powered by a water wheel
5310186 A 150-200kg hammer powered by a water wheel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 150-200kig hammer powered by a water wheel)

Woodcut depicts the early process of paper making
1578324 Woodcut depicts the early process of paper making; (add.info.: Woodcut depicts the early process of paper making. The raw materials would be placed in a trough to be macerated by hammers)

Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel
5310102 Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel; (add.info.: Cross-section of a flour mill powered by a water wheel)

A water wheel operating bellows by means of a crank rod
5310183 A water wheel operating bellows by means of a crank rod; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water wheel operating bellows by means of a crank rod (C,G,)

A pair of bellows worked alternately to give continuous draught
5310185 A pair of bellows worked alternately to give continuous draught; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a pair of bellows worked alternately to give continuous draught)

Mountainous Landscape with a Waterfall, 1803. Creator: Louis Belanger
Mountainous Landscape with a Waterfall, 1803

Eagle Creek, Columbia River, 1867. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Eagle Creek, Columbia River, 1867

View of Stockholm, c18th century. Creator: Elias Martin
View of Stockholm, c18th century

The Waterwheel at Onden, between circa 1830 and circa 1832. Creator: Hokusai
The Waterwheel at Onden, between circa 1830 and circa 1832. From Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji

Landscape with watermill, 1661. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Landscape with watermill, 1661

Jacob van Ruisdael Sketching a Watermill, 1864. Creator: Gerard Bilders
Jacob van Ruisdael Sketching a Watermill, 1864

View of the Coffee Plantation Marienbosch in Surinam, 1829-1876. Creator: Willem de Klerk
View of the Coffee Plantation Marienbosch in Surinam, 1829-1876. Other Title(s): View of the Meerzorg Coffee Plantation on the Taparoepi Canal in Surinam?

Waterwheels, c.1780-c.1800. Creator: Bernhard Heinrich Thier
Waterwheels, c.1780-c.1800

Watermill by a Wooded Outcrop, 1633. Creator: Gillis Peeters
Watermill by a Wooded Outcrop, 1633

Le moulin, between 1772 and 1829. Creator: Jean-Louis Demarne
Le moulin, between 1772 and 1829. The Mill

Ancient Trees by a Mountain Watermill, 1600/1615. Creators: Aegidius Sadeler II, Pieter Stevens
Ancient Trees by a Mountain Watermill, 1600/1615

The Baptism of Christ. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
The Baptism of Christ

Graves Mill and Cabin, Tommy Hawk, Campbell County, Virginia, 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Graves Mill and Cabin, Tommy Hawk, Campbell County, Virginia, 1935

Valentine's Mill, Louisa County, Virginia, 1935. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Valentine's Mill, Louisa County, Virginia, 1935. Located on H.L. Pollard farm

"Poplar Grove, " Arthur Saint Clair Butler house, Williams, Mathews County, Virginia, 1935

Waterwheel at Onden (Onden no suisha), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji... c1830/33
Waterwheel at Onden (Onden no suisha), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Waterwheel at Onden (Onden no suisha), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji... c1830/33
Waterwheel at Onden (Onden no suisha), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Irrigation wheel at U.S. Telegraph Station, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Hunt, Phinney S
Irrigation wheel at U.S. Telegraph Station, between c1900 and c1930

The Vigra Gold Mines, North Wales: the Crushing Mill, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Vigra Gold Mines, North Wales: the Crushing Mill, 1862. The Vigra gold mines are situated in a most picturesque and mountainous range in the parish of Llanabar

Near Dinas Mawddwy, 1800 (w/c & pencil on paper)
NGW388578 Near Dinas Mawddwy, 1800 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Munn, Paul Sandby (1773-1845); 21x18.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Aberdulais Mill (w/c & pencil on paper)
NGW387993 Aberdulais Mill (w/c & pencil on paper) by Hornor, Thomas (1785-1844); 20.8x29.4 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA city skyline

Wurtzburg, 1833. Creator: Samuel Prout
Wurtzburg, 1833

Marford Mill, Denbighshire, c1795. Artist: JMW Turner
Marford Mill, Denbighshire. Water-colour by J. M. W. Turner, R.A. 1923. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Grist Mill and water wheel, Cades Cove, Cable Mill Historic Area, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, USA

Coombe Gill Mill DP348571
Coombe Gill Mill, Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria. General view of the watermill from the north-west, with Coombe Gill in the foreground

Mapledurham Mill BB026098
Mapledurham Mill, Mapledurham, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire. The watermill at Mapledurham showing the undershot waterwheel

Historic mill near Piburg in the Oetz valley, Tyrol, Austria

Hexenlochmuhle mill near Furtwangen, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Dissused water mill, Borrowdale, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, UK

Laxey Wheel, Laxey, Isle of Man

Syria, Hama old Town and 13th Century Water Wheels (Norias)

Water wheels at dusk, Lijiang (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Yunnan, China

Waterwheels, Lijiang (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Yunnan, China

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"Exploring the Magnificent Water Wheels: From Laxey to Tyrol" Discover the enchanting Laxey Wheel in Isle of Man, Europe - a majestic water wheel that stands tall as a symbol of industrial heritage. Step back in time with Currier & Ives' Winter Scene lithograph from 1872, capturing the frozen beauty surrounding a picturesque water wheel. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of Lawrys Mill in Cornwall, where two captivating photographs from 1900 and 1909 showcase its timeless water wheel. Experience an ethereal sight on the Orontes River at night - a mesmerizing fountain and water wheel casting magical reflections under moonlight. Witness architectural marvels alongside traditional elements with stunning mosque and water wheels adorning the banks of the Orontes River. Journey to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, USA, where Cable Mill Historic Area boasts a grist mill and striking water wheel amidst breathtaking scenery. Samuel Prout's Wurtzburg painting transports you to 1833 Germany, showcasing an idyllic scene complete with charming houses and a working water wheel. Coombe Gill Mill DP348571 offers an insight into British history as this historic mill showcases its impressive machinery powered by a mighty water wheel. Mapledurham Mill BB026098 invites you into its tranquil surroundings near Reading, UK - admire its well-preserved architecture complemented by a serene water wheel. Travel to Austria's Oetz valley for an unforgettable experience at a historic mill nestled amid nature's splendor - witness firsthand how Tyrol harnessed hydro power through their magnificent water wheels.