Cement Collection (#6)

Palestine disturbances 1936 Jewish shore-men unloading cement at the Tel-Aviv jetty. 1936, Israel, Tel Aviv

China, Broom Leaning Against Cement Wall; Beijing

Easter Island, Close-Up Of Moai Stone Statue, Cloudless Blue Sky

A Cement Production Plant With Hay Bales In A Field In The Foreground; Lothian Scotland

Low Angle View Of Steps Leading To A Lighthouse Against A Blue Sky; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

Stone Cross

Cross Headstone

cement bags & cart, Nanfeng Kiln-oldest kiln in China, Foshan, near Guangzhou China
Cement bags and cart, Nanfeng kiln, oldest in China, Foshan, China

Man emptying contents of cement mixer into a wheelbarrow

Filling areas of brick wall with mortar using a trowel, close up

Us-Entertainment-Oceans Thirteen
Actor George Clooneys name, hand and footprints are immortalized in cement in the famed forecourt of Graumans Chinese Theatre in celebration of their new movie, Oceans Thirteen"

Truck transporting concrete parked at construction site

Paystar 5000 cement mixer parked up for the weekend on wast ground on Manitoulin Island Ontario Canada

Conveyor belt at cement works
Cement production. View of a conveyor belt carrying partly crushed limestone at a cement works. The limestone is fired in a furnace before being used as a base for making cement

Laos, Vientiane Prefecture, Vientiane. Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)

Cement materials, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Cement materials, 1963. Lime and silica make up about 85% of the mass of cement and requires around 80 different operations requiring a large amount of heat and energy

Builders outside Moscow, Russia, c1890. Artist: Gillot
Builders outside Moscow, Russia, c1890. Illustration from Russie Costumes et Coutumes, (a work on Russian dress and customs), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

Cement manufacturing (From: The Construction of the Saint Isaacs Cathedral), 1845. From a private collection

Lime kilns, 1872. Burning limestone to produce lime for cement and mortar and for agricultural use

Construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1825-1843. Section of Marc Isambard Brunels tunnel showing men at work in the tunneling shield (right) while others take away spoil

Four men with trowels and cement on boards, USA
Four men with trowels and cement on boards, outside a log cabin, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Dental advert, Pure Vegetable Cement
Dental advert, James Penneys Pure Vegetable Cement, for stopping tender teeth. 1874

Asbestos logo from Asbestos company letterhead
Asbestos logo from the letterhead of Asbestos Cement Building Products Ltd, Asbestos House, Southwark Street, London SE1. 1920

Letterhead, Asbestos Cement Building Products Ltd, Asbestos House, Southwark Street, London SE1. 1920

A post at the cement works at Creek Cliffe, Kent
The Chalk Pit Guard Room. A post at the cement works at Creek Cliffe, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent, dated 29.12.15. 21017 Private P. J

Cement Works Chimney
Study of a cement works chimney. Date: 1960s

Essex Cement Factory
Industrial England - the towers of a cement factory in Grays, Essex. Date: 1950s

USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam US Department of the Interior sign built between 1931 and 1935

USA, Nevada, Intake towers on the Nevada side of Hoover Dam

USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam U. S. Department of the Interior sign, Hoover Dam
USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam U.S. Department of the Interior sign, Hoover Dam

collage of door and wall details from the abandoned Roosevelt sweater Mill
Collage of door and wall details from the abandoned Roosevelt Sweater Mill

Detail of a painted retaining wall on the main shopping street in Obidos (Large format sizes available)

Drainage - placing tubes
Antique illustration of a man placing tubes for drainage

Quartz stamp mill (or stamp battery or stamping mill) is a type of mill machine that crushes material

Wisconsin State Capitol - Capital in Spring, surrounded by a sea of blooming tulips

Placing a new brick on to fresh mortar on a wall

Evening off mortar on bricks with a trowel

Applying mortar to a new brick with a trowel

Digital illustration of repointing mortar joint around metal flashing above extension roof using trowel

Digital Illustration showing cement fibreboard lining plasterboard wall constructed on timber frame

Black and white illustration of using trowel to smooth mortar on brick wall

A solid block wall with layers of plaster shown in top right corner

A solid block wall with doorway

Illustration of workers at building site

Stylized portrait of dog in landscape
Smooth mexican style inspired painting of dog with pointed ears staring ahead. Patterns in background composing hills, clouds, line of cypress shrubs, tree and two story cement or adobe dwelling

MARYLAND: WORKER, 1936. Worker using a trowel to level a cement floor, Greenbelt, Maryland. Photograph by Carl Mydans, August 1936

Workmen near the New Post Office in The City, London, 1828 (pencil on paper)
XJF354242 Workmen near the New Post Office in The City, London, 1828 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Canal under construction, possibly the Bude Canal The Building of a Canal (The Bude Canal?), unknown artist, 19th century, British

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"Cement: A Revolutionary Building Material that Transformed the Construction Industry" Mixing treated asbestos fibre with cement may sound unconventional today, but it was a common practice in the past. The innovative mind of Heath Robinson brought forth a double action grinder for asbestos, revolutionizing its use in construction. In an unknown location in England, workmen can be seen operating an early cement mixer. This simple yet effective machine paved the way for efficient concrete mixing and laid the foundation for modern construction techniques. Concrete Transporter - a true game-changer. This invention facilitated the transportation of large quantities of concrete to various construction sites, reducing manual labor and expediting project timelines. The Batchelor Monoplane took flight, showcasing how even aviation embraced cement's versatility. Its lightweight structure made possible by incorporating this remarkable material allowed engineers to push boundaries and reach new heights. Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement captured attention with its promise of durability and fire resistance. Architects and builders alike recognized these qualities as essential when designing structures that could withstand the test of time. Architectural drawings depicting residential flats showcased how architects seamlessly integrated cement into their designs. From axonometric perspectives to detailed illustrations, these visionary plans demonstrated both functionality and aesthetic appeal. As architectural competitions heated up, one design stood out among others – the Residential Flats Architectural Competition Winner. With cement as its cornerstone, this winning design exemplified innovation while meeting society's growing demand for affordable housing solutions. Cement has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on our built environment. From humble beginnings mixing asbestos fiber to cutting-edge architectural masterpieces, it continues to shape our cities' skylines worldwide.