Building Industry Collection

Mechanical digger

Yellow fork lift truck

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)

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

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4898980 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)

LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Tower of Babel
CUL4871821 LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Tower of Babel. Illustration of the "Biblia Sacra". Edited in Frankfurt in 1704. Engraving

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899371 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)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4898962 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)

Roman aqueduct in Segovia (b/w photo)
CUL4887307 Roman aqueduct in Segovia (b/w photo) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Segovia (ca 1968-1972). Roman aqueduct, which construction dates back to the early second century AD

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899247 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)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899054 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)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Middlesborough. Pictures of the city development
CUL4856624 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Middlesborough. Pictures of the city development. Building pf Middlesborough hotel, next to Ocoonita club. 1891. Engraving

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

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899056 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)

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851 (engraving)
CUL4932771 PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851

Architectural drawings of The Mansion, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (litho)
7200451 Architectural drawings of The Mansion, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Architectural drawings of Britwell)

Construction of the Paris metro - Works for the construction of the metro in the rue de Rivoli (line 1)
LSE4402386 Construction of the Paris metro - Works for the construction of the metro in the rue de Rivoli (line 1), 1899 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

The Tower of Babel (engraving)
1729680 The Tower of Babel (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: La Genese (11:1-9) : construction de la Tour de Babel, gravure du 18e siecle Bible, Old Testament

Construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1887 (engraving)
1722631 Construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1887 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Construction of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France)

Lions prowling outside a workers camp at night during the construction of the Ugandan Railway (colour litho)
7148559 Lions prowling outside a workers camp at night during the construction of the Ugandan Railway (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S

Launching a Liner (litho)
7184085 Launching a Liner (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching a Liner)

Exploitation (litho)
7150302 Exploitation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Early art: construction of a pagan idol (engraving)
7147823 Early art: construction of a pagan idol (engraving) by Gehrts, Carl (or Karl) (1853-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early art: construction of a pagan idol)

The house that Jack built, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231127 The house that Jack built, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

The Flowering of Greece (engraving)
7173438 The Flowering of Greece (engraving) by Schinkel, Karl Friedrich (1781-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flowering of Greece)

Builders working on a house (colour litho)
7172629 Builders working on a house (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Builders working on a house)

Constructions du temps de Constantin, bas-reliefs d un sarcophage Constantinien (engraving)
7179789 Constructions du temps de Constantin, bas-reliefs d un sarcophage Constantinien (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Architectural drawings for Aldershot Fire Station, Hampshire (colour litho)
7200415 Architectural drawings for Aldershot Fire Station, Hampshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Architectural 2nd floor framing plan for the Ritz Hotel, London (litho)
7200409 Architectural 2nd floor framing plan for the Ritz Hotel, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Constructeur (de machines); Engine-builder; Maschinenbauer (engraving)
7195497 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Constructeur (de machines); Engine-builder; Maschinenbauer (engraving) by European School

Architectural drawings for Western Theological College, Bristol (litho)
7200462 Architectural drawings for Western Theological College, Bristol (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Architectural drawings of floor plans for a house in Charles Street, Berkeley Square, London (litho)
7200460 Architectural drawings of floor plans for a house in Charles Street, Berkeley Square, London (litho) by English School

Architectural drawing for the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London (litho)
7200452 Architectural drawing for the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Architectural drawing for the Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly)

Architectural drawing of the Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London (litho)
7200448 Architectural drawing of the Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Architectural drawings of the choir and transept at St Martin of Tours Church, Epsom, Surrey (colour litho)
7200410 Architectural drawings of the choir and transept at St Martin of Tours Church, Epsom, Surrey (colour litho) by English School

The parable of the rich fool (colour litho)
7153786 The parable of the rich fool (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parable of the rich fool)

Builders at work on a house (colour litho)
7172631 Builders at work on a house (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Builders at work on a house)

The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving)
7170605 The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shingle House (litho)
7151432 Shingle House (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shingle House. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine, 1887.); © Look and Learn

Filling in a trestle on a railway by hydraulic sluicing (colour litho)
7148566 Filling in a trestle on a railway by hydraulic sluicing (colour litho) by Kinsella, Edward Parick (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street in a town or city, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173052 Street in a town or city, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in a town or city, 15th Century)

Architectural drawings of Sanroyd School, Cobham, Surrey (litho)
7200463 Architectural drawings of Sanroyd School, Cobham, Surrey (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Architectural drawings of Sanroyd School, Cobham, Surrey)

Architectural drawing of the Crown Hotel, Dulwich, London (litho)
7200446 Architectural drawing of the Crown Hotel, Dulwich, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Architectural drawing of the Crown Hotel, Dulwich, London)

Architectural plan of the 1st floor of the Piccadilly Hotel, London (litho)
7200440 Architectural plan of the 1st floor of the Piccadilly Hotel, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Architectural drawing of the sub basement, Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho)
7200431 Architectural drawing of the sub basement, Morning Post Building, Strand, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drawings of a Queen Post Roof Truss (colour litho)
7200418 Drawings of a Queen Post Roof Truss (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawings of a Queen Post Roof Truss)

Row of West End shops with flats above, London (litho)
7200458 Row of West End shops with flats above, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Row of West End shops with flats above, London)

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"Unleashing the Power of Progress: A Glimpse into the Building Industry" In a world where progress is built from scratch, the building industry stands tall as the backbone of development. From towering structures to intricate underground networks, this captivating realm thrives on innovation and determination. Amidst the symphony of construction, a mechanical digger gracefully dances with precision, its steel arms shaping dreams into reality. Alongside it, a vibrant yellow fork lift truck carries hope and materials effortlessly, symbolizing efficiency in motion. Architectural drawings of The Mansion in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire serve as blueprints for an elegant masterpiece yet to be unveiled. Litho prints capture every detail meticulously etched by skilled hands; they embody the vision that will soon grace our skyline. A historic engraving portrays Remus tue par Romulus - a tale reminding us that even amidst creation's triumphs, challenges arise. Similarly captured in black and white photographs from 1930s Germany are air locks and caissons showcasing resilience within German industry during tumultuous times. The Paris metro emerges through time's lens; an enchanting black and white photograph reveals workers laboring tirelessly on rue de Rivoli to construct Line 1 back in 1899. This snapshot transports us to an era when ambition knew no bounds. An unusual train accident depicted through vivid color lithography reminds us that progress can sometimes stumble along its path. Yet these setbacks only fuel our collective determination to build safer futures for generations to come. Engravings depicting both The Tower of Babel and Eiffel Tower encapsulate humanity's audacious desire to reach new heights – whether metaphorically or literally – defying limitations with each brick laid or rivet secured.