Floodlighting Collection

Germany, Bavaria, Bamberg, Altes Rathaus or Old Town Hall, Floodlit at dusk

Elizabeth Henry - White Net Evening Dress - August 16, 1951 Date: 1951

Le jour de gloire; le premier 14 juillet fete en Alsace, 1919. Creator: Unknown
Le jour de gloire, le premier 14 juillet fete en Alsace, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

An Autumn Cruise with the Channel Squadron; The "Phantom Ship " -- A Sailing Vessel "Running the Electric Gauntlet", 1890. From "The Graphic

Newcastle United 2-0 Rangers, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Semi Final, 2nd Leg, football match at St James Park, Wednesday 21st May 1969. Newcastle United win 2-0 on aggregate. Our picture shows

Court of Honour by night, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Court of Honour by night, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Mughal style buildings. The Coronation Exhibition, at White City in west London

Carlisle Cathedral JLP01_10_15205
CARLISLE CATHEDRAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA. A night time view of the east window at Carlisle Cathedral illuminated by floodlights

Servicing one of the floodlights that turn night into day... Columbia Steel Co
Servicing one of the floodlights that turn night into day at the big construction operations for a new steel plant which will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war

Canada Pavilion by night, British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, 1924 (colour litho)
2774028 Canada Pavilion by night, British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, 1924 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada Pavilion by night)

Chicago, Illinois, USA, Old Water Tower & Palmolive Building Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois, USA -The Old Water Tower and the Palmolive Building, with roof-mounted decorative searchlight beams radiating out across the night sky. Date: circa 1942

The Lindwurm Fountain, Klagenfurt, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Lindwurm Fountain, Klagenfurt, Austria, c1935. Sculpture of a dragon in the town of Klagenfurt am Worthersee in the state of Carinthia

The Austrian Parliament Building by night, Vienna, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Austrian Parliament Building by night, Vienna, Austria, c1935. View of the building floodlit at night. The Pallas Athene Fountain (Pallas-Athene-Brunnen) was erected between 1893 and 1902

Congress Hall, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Congress Hall, Coronation Exhibition, London, 1911. Mughal style buildings. The Coronation Exhibition, at White City in west London

Illuminated by Floodlights, the distinctive appearance of the Empress of Britain is emphasized, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester

Coronation Floodlighting - Westminster Abbey, 1937
Coronation Floodlighting - Westminster Abbey, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

St Pauls Cathedral on Thanksgiving Day, 1872. A print from The Illustrated London News, (9 March 1872). Hand-coloured later

St Pauls Cathedral illuminated for Thanksgiving Day, London, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York)

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Twilight view of the Castle and St Vitus Cathedral in Prague

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Twilight view over the River Vltava towards the Castle and St Vitus Cathedral in Prague

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The Three Towers of the old fortress and walls that marked the outer boundary of the medieval city of Luxembourg

Battersea Power Station at night. Date: 1960s

St. Martins in the Field Church, London - Floodlit. Note the exposure time creating a view of a Ghost Bus in the centre of the image! Date: circa 1930s

Selfridges by night, Oxford Street, London W1
Selfridges department store by night, with floodlighting, Oxford Street, London W1, probably decorated for the 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations. circa 1935

Motorways and Skytower, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

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"Floodlighting: Illuminating the Beauty of Bavaria's Altes Rathaus at Dusk" As the sun sets over the picturesque city of Bamberg in Bavaria, Germany, a magical transformation takes place. The historic Altes Rathaus, or Old Town Hall, is bathed in a mesmerizing glow as floodlights illuminate its magnificent façade. This architectural gem stands proudly on an island in the middle of River Regnitz and has been a symbol of civic pride since its construction in the 15th century. The Court of Honour by night during London's Coronation Exhibition in 1911 was another breathtaking display brilliance. Though the creator remains unknown, their artistry brought this grand court to life under a sea of radiant lights. Visitors were left awe-struck as they marveled at this majestic spectacle. Across continents and time periods, it has continued to captivate audiences with its ability to transform ordinary structures into extraordinary landmarks. From Battersea Power Station standing tall against the night sky to Carlisle Cathedral exuding an ethereal glow, these iconic sites have become beacons that draw people from far and wide. Even sporting events have embraced floodlighting technology for unforgettable moments like Newcastle United's triumphant victory over Rangers during the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Semi Final second leg match. As players battled it out under artificial daylight created by powerful floodlights, fans cheered on their teams amidst an electrifying atmosphere. Floodlights have also played pivotal roles beyond entertainment; they served practical purposes during times of war and industry. Andreas Feininger captured one such moment when he photographed workers servicing floodlights at Columbia Steel Co. , Geneva, Utah in 1942. These towering structures turned darkness into day as they illuminated factories aiding wartime efforts. In historical exhibitions like Wembley's British Empire Exhibition in 1924 or London's Coronation Exhibition Congress Hall in 1911, floodlights added a touch of grandeur and splendor.