Historic American Buildings Survey Collection

Anti-proton experiment, Berkeley, 1955 C016 / 8832
Anti-proton experiment. Blackboard showing the provisional results and calculations for a series of experiments carried out in 1955 at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory to discover the antiproton

Corliss steam engine, circa 1900 C016 / 4584
Corliss steam engine, circa 1900. This view shows the engines dynamo and rope drive. Corliss steam engines were a type of engine used to provide mechanical power in factories

Nuclear missile warning system, 1965 C016 / 4518
Nuclear missile warning system. IBM 7090 computer in use in the 1960s as part of the USAs Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS)

Techwood Homes, Building No. 6, 465 Techwood Drive & 119-125 Hunnicutt Street, Atlanta
5895038 Techwood Homes, Building No. 6, 465 Techwood Drive & 119-125 Hunnicutt Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA, 1933 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

South side, east end: Techwood Homes, Building No. 11, 115-119 Mills Street, Atlanta
5895033 South side, east end: Techwood Homes, Building No. 11, 115-119 Mills Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA, 1933 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Napalm bomb production, 1957
Napalm bomb production. 1950s production of a napalm bomb at Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Commerce City, Colorado, USA. Napalm is a flammable liquid that sticks to the skin and causes severe

Carding machines, circa 1900 C016 / 8824
Carding machines. Row of carding machines at a textiles processing factory circa 1900. Carding is a technique used to disentangle, clean, and mix fibres such as cotton or wool

Dodge Main automobile factory, 1950 C014 / 2063
Dodge Main automobile factory. Workers leaving the Joseph Campau gate of the Dodge Main Chrysler factory in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dodge Brothers automobile factory, 1915 C014 / 2058
Dodge Brothers automobile factory. Workers operating machinery in the pressed steel building of the Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company factory in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Dodge Main automobile factory, 1934 C014 / 2059
Dodge Main automobile factory. Workers constructing 1934 Dodge 6 DK models in Assembling Building 1 of the Dodge Main Chrysler factory in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

Mustard gas production, 1954
Mustard gas production. 1950s production of artillery shells containing mustard gas at Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Commerce City, Colorado, USA

USS Hornet with Apollo astronauts, 1969 C016 / 4569
USS Hornet with Apollo astronauts. Aerial photograph of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-12) on which US President Richard Nixon is welcoming the Apollo 11 astronauts back to Earth

Nuclear missile warning system, 1999 C016 / 4514
Nuclear missile warning system. This computer is part of the nuclear missile monitoring and early warning system used to track missiles in the atmosphere and in space after their launch

North American B-45 Tornado, 1947 C016 / 4331
North American B-45 Tornado. Interior of Building 4401 (or possibly 4402) at Muroc Army Airfield, California, USA, looking east at hangar doors with a North American Aviation XB-45 Tornado jet

Bell XP-59A Airacomet, 1942 C016 / 4328
Bell XP-59A Airacomet in flight. This was the US militarys first jet fighter aircraft. It was designed and built by Bell Aircraft during World War II, and first flew in October 1942

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The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) takes us on a captivating journey through time, unveiling the rich history and architectural marvels that have shaped America. From groundbreaking scientific experiments to iconic industrial landmarks, HABS captures it all. One such moment frozen in time is the Anti-proton experiment at Berkeley in 1955. This significant event marked a breakthrough in particle physics, forever altering our understanding of matter and antimatter. The HABS image C016 / 8832 transports us back to witness this pivotal moment firsthand. Moving forward, we encounter the Corliss steam engine circa 1900 (C016 / 4584), an engineering masterpiece that powered industries during the Industrial Revolution. Its intricate design and sheer power are beautifully captured by HABS, reminding us of an era defined by innovation and progress. Shifting gears to matters of national security, HABS documents the Nuclear missile warning system from 1965 (C016 / 4518). This chilling reminder of Cold War tensions serves as a testament to America's commitment to safeguarding its citizens against potential threats. Venturing into urban landscapes, we explore Techwood Homes Building No. 6 on Techwood Drive & Hunnicutt Street in Atlanta—a symbol of affordable housing initiatives that transformed communities for generations (465 Techwood Drive & 119-125 Hunnicutt Street). Further delving into Atlanta's history brings us face-to-face with another iconic structure: Techwood Homes Building No. 11 on Mills Street (115-119 Mills Street). These buildings stand as witnesses to social change and urban development efforts aimed at improving lives within vibrant neighborhoods. HABS also uncovers lesser-known aspects of American industry like napalm bomb production in 1957—an unsettling reminder of wartime technologies employed during conflicts worldwide. Transporting us back even further is the depiction of carding machines circa 1900 (C016 /8824), which revolutionized textile manufacturing processes—ushering in a new era of mass production and economic growth.