Water Works Collection

Chatsworth House C18Th
Chatsworth House & its extensive, landscaped grounds in the middle of the 18th century. Avenues of trees, walled gardens, waterworks & fountain are depicted

Pumping Engine
Kempton Park, Surrey : the triple expansion pumping engine in the waterworks. Note the size of the men

Watt's steam engine
5310242 Watt's steam engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Watt's steam engine, built for the Chelsea water works, London. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century illustration showing The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia
5311500 19th century illustration showing The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was Philadelphia's second municipal waterworks

Jan Blanken Jansz. Superintendent of Waterworks, 1820-1838. Creator: Jean Augustin Daiwaille
Jan Blanken Jansz. Superintendent of Waterworks, 1820-1838

Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. c1905

Water works, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Water works, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, between 1900 and 1910

Tower from the lake, Water Works Park, Detroit, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Tower from the lake, Water Works Park, Detroit, ca 1900

Water Works Park, between 1880 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Water Works Park, between 1880 and 1901

Paterson, N.J. from Water Works Park, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Paterson, N.J. from Water Works Park, between 1900 and 1906

Water works and plaza, Harrisburg, Pa. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Water works and plaza, Harrisburg, Pa. between 1900 and 1920

The Highgate Model Yacht Club, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Highgate Model Yacht Club, 1854. Sailing model boats in London: Within a year the Highgate youths produced twenty miniature vessels

New waterworks at Caterham, Surrey, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New waterworks at Caterham, Surrey, 1862. 'To supply [a plentiful supply of good water fit for domestic use,] the principal landowner, at his own expense, has had waterworks constructed

Broomy Hill water works EPW041228
Hereford Corporation Water Works, Broomy Hill, Hereford, 1933

Chicago: The Historic Water Works and the Palmolive Building at Night (b / w photo)
6012090 Chicago: The Historic Water Works and the Palmolive Building at Night (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Burning of Chicago, Public Buildings, etc, destroyed (engraving)
1057468 The Burning of Chicago, Public Buildings, etc, destroyed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of Chicago, Public Buildings, etc)

View of the Stairs of York Buildings, London with the Water Works, and the distant prospect of Westminster Bridge
560435 View of the Stairs of York Buildings, London with the Water Works, and the distant prospect of Westminster Bridge (engraving) by English School

Water Works at Alexandria (engraving)
3638056 Water Works at Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water Works at Alexandria)

Versailles, The Pavillion of Lucienne, Waterworks of Marly
3250805 Versailles, The Pavillion of Lucienne, Waterworks of Marly, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub

The New Water Works at Liverpool (engraving)
1054492 The New Water Works at Liverpool (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Water Works at Liverpool)

Zeebrugge, Chateau D Eau (b / w photo)
6030179 Zeebrugge, Chateau D Eau (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeebrugge, Chateau D Eau)

The Water Works, Centre Square, Philadelphia (hand-coloured engraving)
5863765 The Water Works, Centre Square, Philadelphia (hand-coloured engraving) by Latrobe, Benjamin Henry (1764-1820); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: From a scrapbook compiled by Castner)

The River Thames Looking Towards Westminster with York Water Gate
1213706 The River Thames Looking Towards Westminster with York Water Gate and the York Building Water Works (w/c on paper (wove)) by Malton, James (1761-1803); 43.9 x31.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery

Water works at London Bridge (engraving)
2776147 Water works at London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water works at London Bridge for the supply of the City of London with Thames)

Fairmount Waterworks, Philadelphia, PA, 1848 (w / c on paper)
486281 Fairmount Waterworks, Philadelphia, PA, 1848 (w/c on paper) by Kollner, Augustus (1813-1906); 26.3x35.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Philadelphias second municipal waterworks)

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1754: An Allegory of Waterworks, 1754

Scenes in St. Louis, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in St. Louis, 1874. Hothouses and entrance to Shaws Gardens, the Equitable Insurance Building on Locust Street, Old Court House on Fourth Street, the High School on Olive Street

Fairmount Water-Works, 1874. Creator: Granville Perkins
Fairmount Water-Works, 1874. Reservoir and waterworks, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The waterworks, designed by engineer Frederick Graeff

Section of the water works on London Bridge, 1755

Chester Water Works, from the fields, 1852. Artist: John Romney
Chester Water Works, from the fields, 1852. Steam-powered pumping station for raising water from the river Dee for the towns water supply

CRUIKSHANK: CARTOON, 1832. Source of the Southwark Water Works, or, Salus Populi Suprema Lex. Cartoon satirizing the owner of the Southwark Water Works, John Edwards

Landscape Bathsheba Bathsheba Toilet left foreground
Landscape with Bathsheba, The Bathsheba Toilet. On the left in the foreground is the naked Bathsheba with her feet in the water of a basin with fountains. Maidensis walk on the path to the palace

View terraces Villa d Este Tivoli Terrace Drawing
View of the terraces of the Villa d Este in Tivoli A View from the Terrace of the Villa d Este, Tivoli, Drawing from a group of drawings of landscapes and cityscapes in Italy (Rome)

Water Works Plans Khanderao R Naik Indian active Bhaynagar
Water Works Plans; Khanderao R. Naik (Indian, active Bhaynagar, India 1880s); India; 1886 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Selection Twenty Picturesque Views Paris Water Works
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: The Water Works at Marli, and St. Germain en Laye seen in the distance, 1803. Thomas Girtin (British, 1775-1802), J.B

The Water-Works Of London Bridge First Erected In 1582 From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

A Map of Chelsea, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438440 A Map of Chelsea, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Source Size = 3677 x 1687
Before the Bombardment of Alexandria, July 7, 1882: Preparing for the Defence of the Alexandria Water-Works

The Croydon Water-Works, the Reservoir, Uk

York Buildings, looking towards Westminster, with a View of the Water Tower, 1797
XCF285154 York Buildings, looking towards Westminster, with a View of the Water Tower, 1797 (colour engraving) by Malcolm, James Peller (1767-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the dam and water works at Fairmount, Philadelphia / drawn by T. Birch; engraved by R. Campbell.; Campbell, Robert, active 1806-1831, engraver; Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851, artist; Parker

ENGLAND: WATERWORKS, 1852. Opening day at the Lambeth Water Companys new works at Seething Wells, Ditton, England. Line engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The boiler room. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. General view of the works. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The chlorine plant. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The chief engineer. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The pump room machinery. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. A worker in the control room. 1939

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"Water Works: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step back in time to the 18th century as we explore the captivating world of water works. From Chatsworth House to Broomy Hill, these remarkable structures have shaped our history and transformed societies. Witness the power of innovation with the pumping engine that revolutionized water supply systems. Marvel at its intricate design and ponder how it brought life-giving water to communities across the globe. In Chicago, discover a tale of contrasts as we juxtapose the historic Water Works with the modern Palmolive Building at night. A black-and-white photo captures this enchanting scene, reminding us of both progress and preservation. Yet not all stories are filled with beauty; some reveal destruction's devastating touch. The burning of Chicago left public buildings in ruins, but amidst tragedy emerged resilience and determination to rebuild what was lost. Travel across continents through engravings that transport us from London's York Buildings Water Works to Alexandria's mesmerizing waterworks. These architectural wonders demonstrate humanity's quest for efficient water management throughout history. Versailles beckons us into a realm where artistry meets engineering excellence. The Pavillion of Lucienne showcases an exquisite display of grandeur while Marly's Waterworks astound with their majestic fountains dancing harmoniously in perfect synchronization. Closer to home, witness Liverpool's new water works through an engraving capturing its significance in providing clean drinking water for a growing city. Zeebrugge's Chateau D Eau stands tall against a monochrome backdrop, symbolizing strength amid simplicity. Centre Square in Philadelphia reveals another facet of America’s journey towards progress as hand-colored engravings depict bustling activity around its iconic Water Works. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity shaping urban landscapes over time. Finally, let your gaze wander along the River Thames towards Westminster Bridge, guided by York Water Gate standing proudly on its banks.