Repair Shop Collection

Shoemaker Fedotov's Balagan on Lake Shira, 1895. Creator: LI Vonago
Shoemaker Fedotov's Balagan on Lake Shira, 1895. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Facing main street, south end of town on U. S. 99, Tenino, Thurston County, Western Washington, 1939
Western Washington, Thurston county, Tenino. Facing main street, south end of town on U.S. 99

Tuk Tuk roadside repairs, India. Creator: Unknown
Tuk Tuk roadside repairs, India

Shop Sign, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Albert Ryder
Shop Sign, 1935/1942

Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 70 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

Barn Gangway, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Barn Gangway, 1935/1942

Amsterdam Harbor Scene, c. 1654 / 1655. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
Amsterdam Harbor Scene, c. 1654/1655

Women aircraft maintenance and repair workers, South Wales, World War II, c1939-c1944 (1946). The women of South Wales played a skilled part in the maintenance

Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves, c1942-1943, (1945)
Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves in the Mokattam hills, south of Cairo. The Pyramids, seen faintly in the distance across the Nile

American Army ordnance repair shops at Mehun-sur-Yevre, France, c1918-c1919. Artist: Keystone View Company
American Army ordnance repair shops at Mehun-sur-Yevre, France, c1918-c1919. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Repaired Violins And Violas On Racks In The Sound Post Repair Shop; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Inside the locomotive repair shops at an Illinois Central Railroad yard in Chicago, 1942
November 1942 - Inside the locomotive repair shops at an Illinois Central Railroad yard in Chicago

Woman bandaging finger of man with greasy hands, sitting on running board of car with hood open
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1920s: Woman bandaging finger of man with greasy hands, sitting on running board of car with hood open

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In the heart of Tenino, Thurston County, Western Washington in 1939, a repair shop stood proudly on the south end of town along U. S. 99. Facing the bustling main street, this humble establishment became a beacon of hope for those seeking to mend their broken possessions. Meanwhile, in India's vibrant streets, an unknown individual skillfully conducted roadside repairs on Tuk Tuks. With nimble hands and an expert eye, they breathed new life into these iconic vehicles that weaved through crowded lanes. Back in time to 1935/1942, Albert Ryder crafted a captivating sign for his repair shop. Its bold lettering caught the attention of passersby as it announced its services with pride and professionalism. During February 1864, Alexander Gardner captured the essence of an Army Repair Shop where soldiers tirelessly worked to restore weapons and equipment crucial for battle. Their dedication ensured that troops remained well-equipped during challenging times. In another era altogether - between 1935 and 1942 - Perkins Harnly immortalized a barn gangway used by skilled craftsmen repairing machinery essential for agricultural prosperity. This image serves as a reminder of how vital these workshops were in sustaining farming communities. Stepping further back into history brings us to Amsterdam Harbor Scene circa 1654/1655 when Reinier Zeeman depicted bustling docks filled with ships undergoing repairs. Skilled artisans meticulously restored vessels that would soon set sail once again across treacherous seas. Fast forward to World War II-era South Wales where women aircraft maintenance and repair workers played pivotal roles in keeping planes airborne amidst chaos and conflict from c1939-c1944 (1946). These courageous individuals defied gender norms while ensuring safety above all else. Amidst global turmoil during c1942-1943 (1945), huge bombproof stores turned caves transformed into repair shops capable of restoring damaged military equipment. These underground sanctuaries became symbols of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.