Infrastructure Collection

Facade of Flinders Street station illuminated at night
Facade of Flinders street station illuminated at night in Melbourne

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

Bridge On the River Tamar
The Royal Albert Bridge, over the River Tamar at Saltash, Cornwall, 1869. Designed by British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it was completed in 1859. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Piscataqua River

BP employee opening the flow valves
A British Petroleum employee opens the flow valves of an oil plant in the Middle East (likely to have been in Iraq or Iran)

Elevated view of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower illuminated at dusk, Odaiba, Tokyo Bay, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Tasman Bridge, River Derwent, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

In the oasis of Ghadames, UNESCO world heritage, Libya

Spring Forward In London
A railway worker stands on a ladder and changes a clock ahead one hour to begin Daylight Savings (or Summer) time, at Liverpool Street Station, London, early 20th Century. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

USA, California, San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay

Bridge Over The Avon
The Clifton suspension bridge, which spans the river Avon near Bristol, circa 1880. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it was completed in 1864. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Streamlined Rock Island Rocket - American train
Streamlined Rock Island Rocket of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad - Innovative (and futuristic) American diesel-electric passenger locomotive design built by the Budd Company

Birds eye view of skyline of Melbourne
Elevated view from helicopter of the City of Melbourne

Hell Gate Bridge In Queens Under Construction
The Hell Gate Bridge over a part of the East River called Hell Gate, which separates Astoria, Queens, from Wards Island, during construction, mid 1910s. Construction began in 1914 and ended in 1916

Newly Built Bridge
Crowds on the banks of the River Tamar at Saltash, Cornwall celebrate the opening of the Royal Albert Bridge, designed by British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1859

Electricity pylons and cables
Electrical substation. View of cables and pylons at an electrical substation. A substation is a place where electricity from the main grid is converted to lower voltages for use in local industry or

Abandoned rural branch line signal box, Worcestershire, England. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Residential architecture in downtown Tokyo, Japan

Geometric car parking in a sunny summer day, Tokyo

Bujumbura, Burundi. New buildings signify economic development

Suspension bridge over the Menai Straits, Wales, UK
nobody, infrastructure, suspension bridge, Menai Straits, Wales, Great Britain, UK, Europe, rural, engraving c1840, 19th century, outdoor, black and white, history, archival, vintage, Menai Bridge

Rainy Day
Tal Paz-Fridman

Electricity Plant
Tal Paz-Fridman

Construction of Panama Canal. Dredging works in the village of Culebra. Original drawing by Meltor Prior
CUL4860952 Construction of Panama Canal. Dredging works in the village of Culebra. Original drawing by Meltor Prior. Image published in "The Illustrated London News". Engraving

Construction of Panama Canal. Dredging works in the village of Culebra. Original drawing by Meltor Prior
CUL4860903 Construction of Panama Canal. Dredging works in the village of Culebra. Original drawing by Meltor Prior. Image published in "The Illustrated London News". Engraving

Segovia. The Acqueduct, 19th century (engraving)
CUL4936252 Segovia. The Acqueduct, 19th century (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Madrid. National Library); AIC.

Water being carried out to Madrid. Oliva's dam pontoon (engraving)
CUL4936679 Water being carried out to Madrid. Oliva's dam pontoon (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Madrid. National Library); AIC.

Construction of Panama Canal. Dredging works in the village of Culebra. Original drawing by Meltor Prior
CUL4860856 Construction of Panama Canal. Dredging works in the village of Culebra. Original drawing by Meltor Prior. Image published in "The Illustrated London News". Engraving

Sevilla Panorama from Triana District, 19th century (lithograph)
CUL4935545 Sevilla Panorama from Triana District, 19th century (lithograph); Museo del Romanticismo, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: BY Duruy Madrid. Museo Nacional del Romanticismo); AIC.

Germans rebuild bridge at Lemberg, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans rebuild bridge at Lemberg, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers on bridge at Lemberg, Austro-Hungarian Empire, (now Lviv, Ukraine), during World War I.

Monster Building Night
Fabrizio Massetti

L'Etat de Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Premiers aspects de l'etat de guerre: les voies ferrees... 1917
L'Etat de Guerre aux Etats-Unis; Premiers aspects de l'etat de guerre: les voies ferrees et travaux d'art sont gardes; la releve des sentinelles a l'entree d'un tunnel dans les

Dudley Street Station, Boston "L" Ry. Boston, Mass. c1904. Creator: Unknown
Dudley Street Station, Boston "L" Ry. Boston, Mass. c1904

'Voies de communication de l'Afrique occidentale francaise; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Voies de communication de l'Afrique occidentale francaise; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

U.S. 99. Near Tulare, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
U.S. 99. Near Tulare, California. Entered California fall of 1938. En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley. Car broke-down. "Want to get back to Missouri if they can ever get the money."

MILAN Teatro alla Scala & Tram - monochrome
Melanie Viola

RF - The Cobb, breakwater, Lyne Regis, Dorset, UK. January 2016

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) adult with train in background, Kent, UK. March. Highly commended in the Nature Photographer of the Year Awards 2018. Taken with remote camera

Bridges over Mataura River, Gore, Southland, South Island, New Zealand - drone aerial

Kigali, Rwanda. A carefully modelled roundabout marks the beginning of the airport road

Kigali, Rwanda. The colourful water tower of the national stadium stands high above the city

Burundi. The main road to Tanzania provides an essential trade route

Electric tram in Paris, France
3787540 Electric tram in Paris, France; (add.info.: Electric tram in Paris, France. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series)

Aerial tram in Berlin, Germany
3787539 Aerial tram in Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: Aerial tram in Berlin, Germany. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series)

Bus leaving Terni
3787544 Bus leaving Terni; (add.info.: Bus leaving Terni on the way to the port of Garibaldi, Italy. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series)

Omnibus in Naples, Italy
3787543 Omnibus in Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Omnibus in Naples, Italy. Illustration from Liebig collectible card series: Tramways Yesterday and Today)

Paris sewers - sanitation works
3785017 Paris sewers - sanitation works; (add.info.: Paris sewers - sanitation works at the Quai de la Megisserie drain, with visitors boat. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Keelung, Taiwan old ruins of a shipyard on the water

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"Unveiling the Backbone of Progress: Exploring the Marvels of Infrastructure" The mesmerizing facade of Flinders Street station illuminated at night, a testament to the grandeur and functionality of urban infrastructure. A breathtaking aerial view captures Swanley, Kent, England, with its main road seamlessly connecting every corner of this vibrant town. Behold the majestic Bridge on the River Tamar, an architectural masterpiece that unites communities and facilitates smooth transportation. Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire stands tall over Piscataqua River, symbolizing how infrastructure bridges gaps between cities and fosters unity. As dusk settles in Tokyo, an elevated view reveals both Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower shining brightly – a dazzling display made possible by innovative infrastructure. Witnessing a BP employee expertly opening flow valves reminds us that behind every successful operation lies meticulous planning and well-maintained infrastructure. Tasman Bridge gracefully spans across River Derwent in Hobart, Tasmania – an essential lifeline connecting people and fostering economic growth in Australia's Pacific region. In Libya's UNESCO World Heritage oasis of Ghadames, ancient architecture intertwines with modern infrastructure to preserve cultural heritage while enabling progress. Spring Forward in London as blossoming trees line streets adorned with robust infrastructural systems that keep this bustling metropolis thriving year-round. San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge majestically stretches across San Francisco Bay - a true engineering marvel showcasing how they are become an emblematic landmark for a city's identity. A picturesque bridge over Avon serves as more than just a crossing point; it represents connectivity between communities while enhancing their quality of life through efficient transportation networks. Ferries gracefully pass by Sydney Opera House amidst stunning harbor views - highlighting how strategic maritime infrastructure connects people from all walks of life while providing unforgettable experiences along the way.