Public Works Collection

Railroad construction on the Shadrinsk-Sinara railroad near the city of Shadrinsk, 1912.

Soon-to-be-finished portion of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Soon-to-be-finished portion of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912.

Railroad dam at the Lizhma Station, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Railroad dam at the Lizhma Station, 1915.

Construction of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Construction of the lock, Kuzminskoe, 1912.

Dam's slender abutment and part of the finished sill, Beloomut, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Dam's slender abutment and part of the finished sill, Beloomut, 1912. A uniformed man standing near a dam abutment, more men posed in background.

Laying concrete for the dam's sluice, Beloomut, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Laying concrete for the dam's sluice, Beloomut, 1912. Workers and supervisors posing for photograph amid preparations for pouring cement for sluice dam foundation across the Oka River near

Group of railroad construction participants near the town of Kem, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Group of railroad construction participants near the town of Kem, 1915. The narrow gauge railway that runs from the town of Kem to the port of Kem-Pristan.

Side view of the railroad bridge being built across the Tobol River, Yalutorovsk, 1912.

Railroad bridge across Kumsa River near the Medvezhya Gora Station, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Railroad bridge across Kumsa River near the Medvezhya Gora Station, 1915.

Group of railroad construction participants on the pier in Kem-Pristan, 1915.

Water pumps, Kuzminskoe, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Water pumps, Kuzminskoe, 1912.

Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works, 1856. From west to east it is intended thus to traverse the whole width of the peninsula

The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The builders of the International Exhibition Building: Mr. Charles Lucas, Mr. Kelk, Mr. Thomas Lucas, 1862. Lucas Brothers undertook the construction for the International Exhibition of 1862

Lebanon-Virgin Megastore
Picture taken 12 June 2001 shows the art-deco Opera Building, which was badly damaged during Lebanons 1975-90 civil war, undergoing renovation work in the heart of Beirut to become the first Virgin

Nellie Tayloe Ross and Edward Bruce inspect designs for new Jefferson nickel, 1938 (b/w photo)
2962967 Nellie Tayloe Ross and Edward Bruce inspect designs for new Jefferson nickel, 1938 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ministry of Traffic and Public Works, Viacao e Obras Publicas (colour litho)
5221653 Ministry of Traffic and Public Works, Viacao e Obras Publicas (colour litho) by Pattison, Edgar L. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ministry of Traffic and Public Works)

Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho)
971863 Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Rue Reaumur, Paris, 1897)

Notice commemorating the laying of the first stone of the new London Bridge, 1825 (litho)
2775930 Notice commemorating the laying of the first stone of the new London Bridge, 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Rennie the Younger, Scottish civil engineer (engraving)
2775929 John Rennie the Younger, Scottish civil engineer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Rennie the Younger (1794-1874), Scottish civil engineer

Riots in Paris (engraving)
1618205 Riots in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1849)

The Barrage of the Nile (litho)
1615503 The Barrage of the Nile (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile)

Firemans Guide - A Map of New York Showing Fire Districts
1079232 Firemans Guide - A Map of New York Showing Fire Districts, 1834 (black ink with colour wash additions on paper) by American School

The Ministry of New South Wales (engraving)
1045167 The Ministry of New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ministry of New South Wales)

Laying of the foundation stone of London Bridge, 1825 (engraving)
2775918 Laying of the foundation stone of London Bridge, 1825 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying of the foundation stone of London Bridge)

Construction work on the Paris Metro (colour litho)
2819036 Construction work on the Paris Metro (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction work on the Paris Metro. Les travaux de Paris)

Ticket to the ceremony of laying the first stone of the new London Bridge, 1825 (litho)
2775915 Ticket to the ceremony of laying the first stone of the new London Bridge, 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale, British diplomat
6034994 Punch cartoon: Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale, British diplomat, administrator and Secretary of HM Office of Works (engraving) by Sambourne

Wallace fountain designed by Charles Auguste Lebourg, Paris, 1872 (engraving)
977913 Wallace fountain designed by Charles Auguste Lebourg, Paris, 1872 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ticket to the opening of London Bridge, 1831 (litho)
2776152 Ticket to the opening of London Bridge, 1831 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket to the opening of London Bridge)

Laying underground telephone cables in London, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015112 Laying underground telephone cables in London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying underground telephone cables in London, 1900)

Escambia Farms, Florida. Boiling wash water on the McLelland farm, 1942 (b / w photo)
4072597 Escambia Farms, Florida. Boiling wash water on the McLelland farm, 1942 (b/w photo) by Collier, John (1850-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wallace fountain installed in Paris in 1872 (engraving)
977904 Wallace fountain installed in Paris in 1872 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wallace fountain installed in Paris in 1872.); © Look and Learn

The New French Ministry (engraving)
1058593 The New French Ministry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New French Ministry)

Map of the new Croton Aqueduct, old aqueduct and Bronx River pipeline also the watersheds
1079267 Map of the new Croton Aqueduct, old aqueduct and Bronx River pipeline also the watersheds of the Croton, Bronx, 1906 (black and colour ink on paper) by American School

The Roman Emperor Caracalla inspecting public baths he had built (chromolitho)
1093312 The Roman Emperor Caracalla inspecting public baths he had built (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction and Fortification of the Port of Livorno, c. 1614. Creator: Jacques Callot
Construction and Fortification of the Port of Livorno, c. 1614

Restoration of the Aqueduct at Pisa, c. 1614. Creator: Jacques Callot
Restoration of the Aqueduct at Pisa, c. 1614

Section of the Holborn Viaduct, Showing the Subways, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Section of the Holborn Viaduct, Showing the Subways, c1876. Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

Draft of a new underground railway in Vienna in 1887, engraving of the time

Laying of a big water main by the Southwark and Vauxhall Water Company, London, c1902 (1903). The Southwark and Vauxhall Waterworks Company was formed by the merger of the Southwark

World Fair-1937-Soviet-German-Pavilion
Horizontal, Architecture, Sculpture, Black and White Picture, General View, Horizontal, International Exhibition, Eiffel Tower, Coat of Arms, Public Works, Eagle, Statue, the Hammer and Sickle

Jan Blanken Jansz Superintendent Waterworks Jan Blanken
Jan Blanken Jansz, Superintendent of Waterworks, Jan Blanken (1755-1838) is dressed in the uniform of Inspector General of the Public Works and Water Management

You Laughing ? Victor Belong Spoils Harper Weekly
Artokoloro

Portrait of Adriaen Pieter Twent, Count of Rosenburg, Minister of Public Works, Minister of the Interior, Chamberlain of King Louis Napoleon, Willem Bartel van der Kooi, 1809

Pont du Gard, Gardon River, Gard, Languedoc, France, Roman aqueduct

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"Unveiling the Blueprint: Exploring the Legacy of Public Works" From Lebanon's vibrant Virgin Megastore to the iconic Rue Reaumur in Paris, they have shaped our world. These captivating images take us on a journey through time, showcasing the immense impact of infrastructure and development. In 1938, Nellie Tayloe Ross and Edward Bruce meticulously inspect designs for the new Jefferson nickel, symbolizing how even currency is intertwined with public works. Meanwhile, Ministry of Traffic and Public Works in Viacao e Obras Publicas demonstrates how governments worldwide prioritize transportation systems for their citizens' convenience. The laying of London Bridge's first stone in 1825 marked a pivotal moment captured beautifully in litho form. This historic event showcases not only engineering marvels but also commemorates progress that connects communities across rivers. John Rennie the Younger stands tall as a Scottish civil engineer who revolutionized public works. His legacy lives on through his engravings, reminding us that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to shaping our cities. However, not all moments are celebratory; riots depicted in engravings remind us that they are be contested ground where societal tensions converge. Yet amidst chaos emerges resilience and determination to rebuild better than before. The Barrage of Nile litho transports us to Egypt's grandeur—a testament to mankind's ability to harness nature for irrigation purposes while simultaneously protecting against flooding disasters. Fireman's Guide offers a glimpse into New York City’s fire districts—an essential aspect of urban planning aimed at safeguarding lives and property from devastating fires. Such meticulous attention ensures safety remains paramount within bustling metropolises. Across continents lies Australia’s Ministry of New South Wales— an engraving capturing architectural magnificence while underscoring government commitment towards serving its people through robust infrastructure projects. Lastly, vividly colored lithos transport us underground during construction work on the Paris Metro—an emblematic example of how they are transform urban landscapes, revolutionizing transportation and connectivity.