Construction Site Collection

Forth Bridge
Construction of the Forth Bridge, on the Firth of Forth at Queensferry in Lothian, 23rd June 1888. The steel cantilever construction was designed by John Fowler

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Sagrada Familia Cathedral listed as World Heritage by UNESCO

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

Construction workers working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Bridge Construction
The south side of of Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, 7th August 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

View of Mexico City, by Juan O Gorman, painting
Juan O Gorman (1905-1982). View of Mexico City. Detail

Eiffel Construction 8
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France, 14th November 1888. No. 8 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of

Tunnel Pump
1837: Pumps draining the Kilsby Tunnel of quick sand during construction of the London - Birmingham Railway. Original Artwork: Lithograph by J C Bourne after a drawing by the same

Making the Shoreham Railroad, c. 1840 (w/c on paper)
7389747 Making the Shoreham Railroad, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Tower of Babel (Genesis 11, 8)
Illustration of a Tower of Babel (Genesis 11, 8)

The foundation of Constantinople by Emperor Constantinople the great who transferred the imperiale capital to
ELD4886070 The foundation of Constantinople by Emperor Constantinople the great who transferred the imperiale capital to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople

Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Creator: George N. Barnard
Columbia from the Capitol, 1866. Albumen print, plate 53 from the album " Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign" (1866)

Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, London, 1908
Men building the Camden Town Sub-Station, 102-116 Arlington Road, London, 1908. Site of an electricity sub-station with workmen and scaffolding

Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Artist: John Cooke Bourne
Tring cutting, London & Birmingham Railway, 17 June 1837 (1839). Navvies excavating the cutting. Wheelbarrows are filled with spoil at the bottom

Eiffel Construction 11
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France, 31st March 1889. No. 11 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of

Prefabricated Council Flats
11th November 1959: Tennants live in prefabricated flats built for temporary accomodation during the war, until construction work on the Brandon Estate, Southwark, is finished

Empire State Building
Construction workers celebrate the completion of the iron work on the Empire State Building, Manhattan, circa 1930. The building was constructed between 1930 and 1931

Construction of the Panama Canal. Works in the estuary of the Rio Grande. Colored engraving, 1886

Kingsway Subway
A tram emerging from the newly-opened Kingsway subway, London, circa 1906. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The national company for boat building by machine at Deptford, 1860 (photo)
7340365 The national company for boat building by machine at Deptford, 1860 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass)
7340081 Lord Rosse's Great Reflecting Telescope, at Parsonstown, Ireland, 1853 (cotton, brass) by British School, (19th century); 118.3x89.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Italy, Lombardy, Mantua: Chateau Corto Reale, Ducale Palace, lively view with many passers-by
LUX4771491 Italy, Lombardy, Mantua: Chateau Corto Reale, Ducale Palace, lively view with many passers-by and restoration works with scaffolding, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lombardy)

George Vancouver's 'Discovery', c.1789 (pen, ink wash)
7295413 George Vancouver's 'Discovery', c.1789 (pen, ink wash) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

'The HMS 'Buckingham' on the docks in front of the main warehouse of the Royal Shipyards in Deptford
MMM5466267 'The HMS 'Buckingham' on the docks in front of the main warehouse of the Royal Shipyards in Deptford (England) by Cleveley

New York, United States: Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883 period illustration
FGL5475003 New York, United States: Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883 period illustration.; Fototeca Gilardi.

View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons
MMM5480415 View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons (disarmed vessels used as floating prisons); National Maritime Museum, London

The art of building (low relief)
BEN5471582 The art of building (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany

Leviticus: The Ritual of the Feast of Tabernacles (Festival of Tents or Cabanas)
FGL5483192 Leviticus: The Ritual of the Feast of Tabernacles (Festival of Tents or Cabanas, Succot) - Engraving from a Bible by Louis Isaac Lemaistre De Sacy (1613-1684)

Photocard, 1930s: Quebec (coloured photo)
8671687 Photocard, 1930s: Quebec (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quebec)

Photocard, 1930s: Rotterdam (coloured photo)
8671650 Photocard, 1930s: Rotterdam (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotterdam)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Louvre and the Carousel Tower with the deconstruction of the building destroyed
LUX4817379 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Louvre and the Carousel Tower with the deconstruction of the building destroyed by the commune, 1875; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Postcard, N & B Satirical, 1915: Campaign of 1914-1915 On the Front Trench Preparation - War of 14 -18, Trenches
ICA4837573 Postcard, N & B Satirical, 1915: Campaign of 1914-1915 On the Front Trench Preparation - War of 14 -18, Trenches, Front (military) - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard, N & B Satirical)

Gold Rush: gold seeker at a dam in California (hydraulic mine), 1850 years. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4827994 Gold Rush: gold seeker at a dam in California (hydraulic mine), 1850 years. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Gold Rush)

Workers laying the rails for the transcontinental railway, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4963436 Workers laying the rails for the transcontinental railway, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Workers laying the rails for the transcontinental railway, 1860s)

United States, Florida: Pedro Menendez de Aviles admiral and Spanish privateer (1519-1574)
NWI4965119 United States, Florida: Pedro Menendez de Aviles admiral and Spanish privateer (1519-1574) brought the city of Saint Augustine, 1565

United States, South Dakota: City of Deadwood during the Black Hills Gold Rush, 1870
NWI4967420 United States, South Dakota: City of Deadwood during the Black Hills Gold Rush, 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

The Park Street excavation site, for the metro station in Boston, Massachusetts, 1896. 19th century lithography
NWI4966315 The Park Street excavation site, for the metro station in Boston, Massachusetts, 1896. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: The Park Street excavation site)

United States, South Carolina: French settlers under Ribault built a fishing boat at Archer's Creek in 1562
NWI4967373 United States, South Carolina: French settlers under Ribault built a fishing boat at Archer's Creek in 1562

United States, North Dakota State: Railway installation in winter over Missouri River to Bismarck 1879
NWI4966587 United States, North Dakota State: Railway installation in winter over Missouri River to Bismarck 1879. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

United States, Washington State (Washington DC): President Arthur puts the finishing touches to complete the Washington
NWI4964912 United States, Washington State (Washington DC): President Arthur puts the finishing touches to complete the Washington Monument, 1884

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pioneers building a wooden house, 19th century
NWI4885868 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pioneers building a wooden house, 19th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899025 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

Religious temple built by the Jews: the Israeli prisoners building the ziggurat (or ziggurat)
NWI4862249 Religious temple built by the Jews: the Israeli prisoners building the ziggurat (or ziggurat) of the ancient Babylon (Etemenanki)

Gothic architecture. History of Noe: Construction of the ark. Stained glass from the lower north coast
JEB4845177 Gothic architecture. History of Noe: Construction of the ark. Stained glass from the lower north coast. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint
ELD4848573 King Dagobert I (605-639), Merovingian king of the Franks, 629 to 634 lays the first stone of the Basilica of Saint Denis (Saint Denis) in the presence of Saint Eloi de Noyon

Reconstruction of the viaduct of Dannemarie (viaduct de la Largue) in Haute Alsace, 1915 (b/w photo)
ELD4942884 Reconstruction of the viaduct of Dannemarie (viaduct de la Largue) in Haute Alsace, 1915 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: War 1914 1918)

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Construction: From Ancient Marvels to Modern Wonders" Step into a world where creativity meets engineering prowess, as we explore captivating construction sites from around the globe. Marvel at the grandeur of the Forth Bridge, an iconic Scottish landmark that stands tall against the backdrop of Edinburgh's scenic landscape. Its intricate steel structure is a testament to human ingenuity and has become a symbol of Scotland's industrial heritage. Travel south to Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, where you'll find yourself in awe of Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece - the Sagrada Familia. This ongoing construction project has been shaping Barcelona's skyline for over a century, blending Gothic and Art Nouveau styles in an architectural symphony like no other. Journey eastward to Iran and witness the mesmerizing Persepolis ancient columns at sunset. These remnants from centuries past stand as silent witnesses to Persian civilization's glory days and serve as a reminder of our enduring fascination with history. Closer to home, join us on the foreshore of Solway Firth near Workington as dedicated construction workers install power cables for Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. This ambitious renewable energy project harnesses nature's force while embracing sustainable practices – paving the way towards cleaner future. Delve into history once more with Shoreham Railroad’s creation in 1840 – depicted beautifully through watercolor on paper. Witness how this transformative endeavor connected communities and revolutionized transportation during Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Cross continents again to Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey; Emperor Constantine The Great laid its foundation stones ages ago when he transferred his imperial capital there. Discover how this strategic move shaped one of history’s most influential cities – Constantinople became synonymous with Byzantine splendor. Embark on an enchanting journey across America with George N. Barnard’s lens capturing Columbia from Capitol Hill in 1866. Behold Washington D. C.