Construction Workers Collection

Irkutsk The railway track in Glazkovsky suburb, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk The railway track in Glazkovsky suburb, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

View of the city of Irkutsk from the Irkutsk Bridge. Glazkovskoe suburb, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Eastern Siberia. View of the city of Irkutsk from the Irkutsk Bridge. Glazkovskoe suburb, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Eastern Siberia. View of the city of Irkutsk from the Irkutsk Bridge. Glazkovskoe suburb, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Eastern Siberia.View of the city of Irkutsk from the Irkutsk Bridge. Glazkovskoe suburb, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

An Underpass 42.4 Sazhens long at Verst 15, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
An Underpass 42.4 Sazhens long at Verst 15, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of

Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian

Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Construction of a Tunnel, 1900-1904. In the second half of the 19th century, Russia underwent a period of extensive rail development that culminated in the construction of the Trans-Siberian

Une promenade d'argrément aux Champs-Elysées, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une promenade d'argrement aux Champs-Elysees, 19th century. A walk of dispute to the Champs Elysees

Fort McHenry, Cement Gun Used in Building Camp, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Fort McHenry, Cement Gun Used in Building Camp, 1917

Fort McHenry, Cement Gun Used in Building Camp, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Fort McHenry, Cement Gun Used in Building Camp, 1917

Shasta dam under construction, California, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Shasta dam under construction, California

Roman soldiers building a fort, plate 21 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC205025 Roman soldiers building a fort, plate 21 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Raineri

Storm damage in Bobigny, Paris (litho)
2819027 Storm damage in Bobigny, Paris (litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm damage in Bobigny, Paris)

Navvies attacking a wild boar loose in a railway station in the Auvergne, France (colour litho)
2779544 Navvies attacking a wild boar loose in a railway station in the Auvergne, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

RMS Queen Elizabeth at John Brown docks, August 1938 (b / w photo)
STC255170 RMS Queen Elizabeth at John Brown docks, August 1938 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Italian Work Force
Giacomo Bruno

The workers
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Construction silhouette
Zhou Chengzhou

Trying to reach
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Burmese civilians and US soldiers help construct a manifold valve as part of a pipeline to China. 4th January 1945

Bridge re-building in Caen. Picture showing, right, the railway bridge blown by the Germans at Caen Station, and on the left

Housewives of Forge Row Aberavan seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204-001

The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture, designed by Antony Gormley, which is located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England

Concorde Prototype 2. being bult in the Brabazon hanger at B. A. C Filton Bristol
Concorde Prototype 2. being bult in the Brabazon hanger at B.A.C Filton Bristol. 20th March1967

Hammersmith London, 8th February 1949

Housewives of Forge Row Aberaran seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204

Empire State Building, New York City, New York, USA
Sculpture depicting construction of the Empire State Building; New York City, New York, United States of America

Sweeping The Empire State Bldg
New York, New York: c. 1931. A workman sweeping the highest sidewalk in the world, the 81st story of the Empire State Building, the worlds tallest building

An S-58T picks up the lifting line on the top of a building in Chicago, Illinois
A S-58T helicopter picks up the lifting line on the top of a building in Chicago, Illinois, as it starts a lifting operation

World War II propaganda poster of a team of men riveting the hull of a ship
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a team of three men riveting the hull of a ship. It reads, Teamwork Builds Ships, United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation

World War II propaganda poster featuring a battleship out a sea
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a factory worker operating a press and a battleship out a sea. It reads, Itas not only a tool, Itas a ship your building. Produce The Plus

Illustration of a Stegosaurus construction worker

Father and son working in the shipbuilding yards, Connecticut, 1918
July 1, 1918 - Father and son working in the shipbuilding yards of the Luder Marine Construction Company in Stanford, Connecticut

Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard, 1918
Women laborers seated on front of engine at Bush Terminal railroad yard in New York City, circa 1918

At Olympia, London, England, men on the job scramble about on thin cables and narrow girders high above the ground during the construction of the Skylon on the South Bank

HighSteel Coffee Break
Chicago, Illinois: 1965. A steel worker on a beam takes a coffee break high above Lakeshore Drive in Chicago

Road Workers In LA
Los Angeles, California: c. 1924. Road workers pause from their ditch digging for a portrait

Worker Stamping Out Bricks
Haverstraw, New York: July 29, 1924. A worker in a Hudson River brickyard stamping out the bricks to straighten the sides

KIds At The Controls
United States: c. 1935. A couple of kids pretend to run the steam shovel at a mine while the fathers stand by. One is wearing an NRA (National Recovery Act) sign on his chest

British Construction Scene
Crookham, Hampshire, England: May 22, 1939. Construction beginning on the new camp to hold 5, 000 of Englands militia and conscripts

High Steel Workers In NY
New York, New York: c. 1922. Workers putting a steel beam into place in the construction of a New York skyscraper

Formal Couple Dancing Outdoors
United States: c. 1959. An attractive young couple in formal evening wear do a ballroom dance move at a construction site while a row of workers on a steel beam watch as they eat lunch

Mural on house, Taipei, Taiwan

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"Unyielding Hands that Shape the World: A Glimpse into the Lives of Construction Workers" In 1942, against the backdrop of California's Shasta Dam under construction, Russell Lee captured a timeless image of determination and resilience. These construction workers toiled tirelessly, their sweat mingling with concrete as they built a monument to progress. Travel back in time to witness Roman soldiers erecting a fort in plate 21 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne. Their disciplined precision and unwavering unity showcased their expertise in constructing formidable structures that stood strong for centuries. Step into the late 19th century when black-and-white photographs immortalized the construction of the Lynton & Barnstable Railway. The faces of these laborers tell stories of perseverance amidst adversity, laying tracks that would connect communities and open new horizons. Storm damage ravaged Bobigny in Paris, but it was met with unwavering resolve by fearless construction workers who rebuilt what nature had torn asunder. Through lithographs capturing their efforts, we glimpse their indomitable spirit rising above destruction. Journey to Auvergne, France where navvies faced an unexpected challenge - a wild boar loose within a railway station. With colorful lithographs depicting this extraordinary encounter, we see how even amidst chaos and unpredictability, these workers remained undeterred from their mission. The iconic RMS Queen Elizabeth at John Brown docks in August 1938 stands tall as testament to countless hands working together towards greatness. In black-and-white photos frozen in time, we witness skilled craftsmen shaping dreams upon steel frames – building vessels that would traverse oceans and unite nations. From across borders comes "The Italian Work Force, " showcasing diverse individuals united by one common goal – constructing marvels that defy limitations. Each worker brings unique skills and experiences; together they form an unstoppable force pushing boundaries beyond imagination.