Macadam Collection

Suites du macadamisage, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Suites du macadamisage, 19th century. Aftermath of macadamisation - Appearance of the boulevards in six months.... despair of the owners

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Inland Madagascar. Bicycle going down the road Date: 05/07/2007

Advert, W G Walker & Sons, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for W G Walker & Sons, Chemical and Lamp Black Manufacturers, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Automobiling a delight in Porto Rico (b / w photo)
6002632 Automobiling a delight in Porto Rico (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automobiling a delight in Porto Rico)

Macadam
Aleš Klabus

J L Macadam printer sample World Inventors souvenir album
Artokoloro

James MacAdam 1801 - 61. Hooke, Richard 1820-1908

Macadam Compressor

Laying a Macadam road surface and compacting with a steam road roller, Paris street. Workmen are wearing wooden shoes (sabots). Liebig trade card c1900. Chromolithograph

Black ice, sometimes called clear ice, refers to (a thin coating of glazed ice on a Road surface)
Black ice, sometimes called clear ice, refers to (a thin coating of glazed ice on a Road surface.) While not truly black, it is almost transparent

Wales, Gwynedd Co. Gregennen. Rocks walls delineate many of the roads in the valleys, likes this in the Cregennen Lakes area, in Gwynedd Co. Wales

Advertisement for railway equipment
Advertisement for W B Dick & Co of London, Manufacturers of Light Railways and Tramway Materials. Showing various railway items, with a depiction of Kerrs Patent Portable Railway at the centre

John Macadam (Anon)
JOHN LOUDON MACADAM Scottish engineer, surveyor of roads, inventor of surfaced highways

John Macadam (Heath)
JOHN LOUDON MACADAM Scottish engineer, surveyor of roads, inventor of surfaced highways

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Macadam: Paving the Way to Safer Roads and Smoother Rides DDE-90020920, a code that represents more than just numbers and letters. It signifies the beginning of an era in road construction - the birth of macadam. Developed by W G Walker & Sons, a renowned company hailing from Ayr, Scotland, macadam quickly gained popularity as an innovative paving technique. In an advert captured in black and white, we catch a glimpse of Porto Rico's delightful automobiling experience on macadamised boulevards. The litho page from The Architects Compendium showcases the meticulous craftsmanship involved in laying this revolutionary road surface. To ensure safety on these newly paved roads, Numberities Number 169 dictates that cars and horses must be equipped with strong bells to forewarn others of their approach. James MacAdam's printer sample World Inventors souvenir album serves as a testament to his contribution towards improving road infrastructure. The Macadam Compressor takes center stage as it plays a crucial role in compacting the freshly laid macadam surface with precision. Paris streets witness steam road rollers meticulously rolling over this new invention, leaving behind smooth paths for travelers. But not all is smooth sailing; black ice poses challenges even on well-macadamised roads. This thin coating of glazed ice can turn any journey treacherous if caution isn't exercised. In Wales' Gwynedd County Gregennen region, rock walls line many roads within valleys - serving as both protection and reminders of nature's influence on our man-made pathways. Macadam has revolutionized transportation worldwide since its inception centuries ago. From its humble beginnings in Scotland to becoming synonymous with quality road surfaces globally, it continues to shape our journeys for the betterment of society.