Industrial Buildings Collection

Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1831
Engraving " Dolcoath Copper Mine" of 1831 from Cornwall Illustrated showing the 76" engine house with capstan alongside, together with a launder and bal maidens

Tincroft Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. Late 1800s
Miners and bal maidens posed in front of surface buildings. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

Surface Workers, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall. 1890s
Dolcoath Mine showing the New East shaft on the right, with bal maidens and overseer. Part of the A.K. Hamilton Jenkin collection. Photographer: Unknown

Production of the Golf at the VW plant on 10. 05. 1979 in Wolfsburg, Germany, Europe

Production of the Golf at the VW plant on 10.05.1979 in Wolfsburg, Germany, Europe

Polkerris, Tywardreath, Cornwall, 1971
General view along the beach. The walls of the old pilchard cellars are on the right with village buildings beyond. Photographer: Charles Woolf

A mill and barn at the centre of the scene; water on the left and right; hills and trees in the distance
BL3309004 A mill and barn at the centre of the scene; water on the left and right; hills and trees in the distance; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: MILL near HERTFORD LONDON: Pubd by F)

Figures and a boat on the left-hand side; a mill at the centre of the scene; water in the foreground; a house on a hill
BL3308914 Figures and a boat on the left-hand side; a mill at the centre of the scene; water in the foreground; a house on a hill in the distance; trees throughout the scene; British Library, London

A colored back view of the oil mills formerly belonging to Messrs
BL3309159 A colored back view of the oil mills formerly belonging to Messrs. Thackrah, on Twickenham Common

A factory on the left-hand side; figures
BL3286498 A factory on the left-hand side; figures and horses in the foreground; a horse pulling machinery in the centre of the scene; a body of water and a cottage to the right; trees

Transport mules in a French factory [Estrée Blanche, France], 25th July 1915
BL3311715 Transport mules in a French factory [Estrée Blanche, France], 25th July 1915; British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: Record of the Indian Army in Europe during the First World War)

Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell during sunny day, Page, Arizona, USA

Picture series The sugar factory, refining and packaging, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Picture series The sugar factory, the boiling, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Picture series The sugar factory, the separating pans, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Picture series Treasures of the Earth, petroleum well in America, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Series of pictures Production of dolls, 2, the heads are waxed, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Picture series Production of dolls, 1, Production of the ball joints and stuffing of the doll's bellows, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collective picture from ca 1900

Picture series The gold, the stone masses ground and mixed with water in the panning mill pass over copper plates, where the gold is separated by amalgamation with mercury, Liebig picture

Picture series The glass industry, The drawing of glass tubes, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (1818-1906), English Conservative politician. Known as Lord John Manners until 1888, when he succeeded his brother as Duke of Rutland

The chemical laboratory of the University of Berlin, Germany, in 1880, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

The chemical laboratory of the University of Leipzig, Germany, in 1880, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

Typesetting machine from Mackie, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Share, industrial share of the Saechsische Maschinen-Fabrik in Chemnitz, Germany, from 1872, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

Continuously burning lime kiln for the production of lime in 1880, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Scene from everyday life in England around 1810, children in front of a factory, with baskets for food, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, date unknown

Sir Francis Crossley Bart. 1817-1872. British Member of Parliament for Halifax and manager of the Dean Clough factory. Engraving by DJPound after a photograph by Mayall

Industrie, Moebelfabrik in Rabenau bei Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland, ca

Kohletransport, die Verladung von Kohle auf die Kohlenschiffe im Hamburger Hafen, digital verbesserte Reproduktion einer Publikation aus dem Jahr 1880, Coal transport

Kohlebeschickung, das Schoepfen von Kohle in Koerbe, digital verbesserte Reproduktion aus einer Veroeffentlichung aus dem Jahr 1880, Coal feeding, the scooping of coal in baskets

Coal transport, emptying of the coal carriages into the mass, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880, Coal transport, emptying of the coal carriages into the mass

Digitally restored, Die Bessemer Fabrik, Stahlgussfabrik Friedrich Krupp in Essen, Deutschland, Holzstich nach Zeichnung, 1889, von Emil Limmer, Veroeffentlichung aus dem Jahr 1882

Worker in a spinning mill, spinner at the machine on the top floor of Glenallen Mill in Winchendon, c. 1890, England, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Fermenting flasks and workers in a whiskey distillery. Wood engraving, late 19th century. Distilleries. Alcoholic beverage industry. Whiskey

Glass making, the British flat glass factory, the manufacture of flat glass in Britain began in 1773 at this factory in Ravenhead, St Helens, England, Historic

The processing of copper, copper mine, copper smelter, around 1800, England, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original of the time

Jakob Cremer (born 3 June 1872) (died 11 August 1940) was a German entrepreneur

Johann Nepomuk Reithoffer (13 April 1781 - 6 May 1872) was an Austrian entrepreneur and founder of the Lower Austrian imperial and royal rubber elastic and gutta-percha factory in Wimpassing

Soap Factory Worker, 1860, America, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Soap Factory Worker, 1860, America, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Indian workers sorting tobacco leaves under the supervision of Europeans in a fermentation shed in Sumatra, c. 1900, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Child labour, Two young porters in the Alexandria glass factory, could neither read nor write as he only went to school for a few weeks in his life

Evening recreation of Young Holy Ghosters, ages 15, 25, all factory workers, all Portuguese, 1916, America, Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1874-1940, Historic

Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epileptic. Mother worked in a factory in front of marriage and while Hyman was coming. Her mentality is questioned

Mulberry moth, silk moth in its individual developmental forms, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, unwinding silk, around 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, hammer mill, by E

Sewing machine by Thimonnier, Barthelemy Thimonnier was the first sewing machine manufacturer, c. 1840, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

Main hall of the industrial exhibition building in Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, historical engraving, 1869, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, coloured

The Porcelain Factory in Meissen, Saxony, Germany, historical woodcut, circa 1870, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, coloured, exact date unknown, Europe

The processing of cotton, here bobbins and stretching frames, 1810, America, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The processing of cotton, carding, carding, 1810, America, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Spinning, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Weaving, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Bleaching, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Willowing, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Printing, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Dyeing, Historic, Digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Warping and winding, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Snap frame, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Textile industry, The processing of cotton around 1840, Ginning or drawing in, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Picture series Pierrots, blackcaps (1873 Paris), champagne banquet, small cooks, Liebig picture, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900

Richard Hartmann (8 November 1809) (16 December 1878) was a German machine manufacturer, Saechsische Maschinenfabrik in Chemnitz, and railway pioneer, Historical

Processing of herrings in the harbour of Wick in Scotland in 1880, the fishermen are put into wooden barrels with salt, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Canning factory of Thurber & Co in Moorestown, around 1880, New Jersey, USA, here the preserves are boiled down, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, North America

Thurber & Co canning factory in Moorestown, c. 1880, New Jersey, USA, here the final inspection of the sealed cans, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, North America

Canning factory of Thurber & Co in Moorestown, c. 1880, New Jersey, USA, here closing the cans, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, North America

Canning factory of Thurber & Co in Moorestown, c

Canning factory of Thurber & Co in Moorestown, around 1880, New Jersey, USA, here the loading of crates with tins, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, North America

Thurber & Co canning factory in Moorestown, New Jersey, USA, here workers filling the canned vegetables, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, North America

Thurber & Co canning factory in Moorestown, New Jersey, USA, here the loading department, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, North America

Tool for making shoes, by Koch & Company Leipzig, 1880, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Making silk fabrics, applying a primer to give the silk a better sheen, 1880, China, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Asia

Manufacture of silk fabrics, Cannetiere, c. 1880, France, Historic, digitally retouched reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Manufacture of silk fabrics, Lisage, c. 1880, France, Historic, digitally retouched reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Manufacture of silk fabrics, Piquage, c. 1880, France, Historic, digitally retouched reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Ourdissage, textile production around 1870, France, Historic, digitally retouched reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Pliage, textile production around 1870, France, Historic, digitally retouched reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Silk Fabric Making Studio, 1880, England, Historic, digitally retouched reproduction of a 19th century original

Mining development of the German colonies in Africa, diamond mining, copper mining, mica mining and gold panning, Historical

Advertisement of the leather suitcase factory Carl Krause, 1887, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown, Europe

Advertisement of the company Kaiser Portemonnaies, Bitte Bitte, Theodor Kaiser, Stempelfabrik, Berlin, 1887, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork

New buildings of the imperial porcelain manufactory in Sevres, Manufacture royale de porcelaine de Sevres is one of the most important European manufactories for the production of fritted porcelain

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"From Surface Workers to Glen Canyon Dam: A Journey Through Industrial Buildings" Step back in time to the 1890s at Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, where dedicated surface workers labored tirelessly to extract precious minerals from deep within the earth. Tincroft Mine in Illogan, Cornwall witnessed the rise during the late 1800s as miners delved into the depths of the earth's riches. Fast forward to 1971 and Polkerris in Tywardreath, Cornwall emerges as a bustling hub of industry with modern structures shaping its skyline. The roots of industrialization run deep at Dolcoath Mine since its establishment in 1831, marking a significant milestone in Cornwall's mining history. Polkerris continues to evolve through time; by 1975 it had transformed into an even more vibrant center for industrial activities and architectural marvels. Across continents lies Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell - a testament to human engineering prowess amidst Arizona's breathtaking landscapes under sunny skies. In both 1971 and 1975, Polkerris stood tall as an emblem of progress and innovation within Tywardreath, Cornwall - forever etching itself into local history books. Traveling further north brings us to Friars Mills in Leicester, East Midlands - an integral part of England's industrial heritage that has shaped countless lives over centuries. The repetition echoes significance as Friars Mills stands proud once again among England's East Midlands region - reminding us that some legacies are meant to endure through time. Finally returning stateside reveals another glimpse of awe-inspiring architecture with Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell basking under radiant sunlight; a symbol of America's ingenuity and determination.