Lamp Posts And Power Lines Collection

Interior of the railway station of La Spezia La Spezia. Date of Photograph:1906

Bus passing through the Radicosa pass Bologna The Radicosa pass. Date of Photograph:1932

Cableway of the Liconi mine, Cogne, Valle D'Aosta
3563060 Cableway of the Liconi mine, Cogne, Valle D'Aosta; (add.info.: Cogne 1915 ca. Photographer: Fot. Dall'Armi, Torino); Alinari Archives, Florence

The railway connecting Colombo to Kandy near Sensation Rock, in Sri Lanka
3570076 The railway connecting Colombo to Kandy near Sensation Rock, in Sri Lanka; (add.info.: Sri Lanka 1900 ca. Photographer: Apothecaries Company, L.td); Alinari Archives, Florence

A street market in Shanghai, 1910 (print on double-weight paper)
3560820 A street market in Shanghai, 1910 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Shanghai, China 1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of a road in China
3560849 View of a road in China by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: China 1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The railway connecting Colombo and Kandy, in Sri Lanka
3570588 The railway connecting Colombo and Kandy, in Sri Lanka; (add.info.: Sri Lanka 1900 ca. Photographer: Apothecaries Company, L.td); Alinari Archives, Florence

Vienna: works for hydric control by the enterprise of F. Marinelli and L. Faccanoni
3570609 Vienna: works for hydric control by the enterprise of F. Marinelli and L. Faccanoni. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Vienna, Austria 1910 ca)

New Market, Amsterdam
3561183 New Market, Amsterdam by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Amsterdam, Holland 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Sarom gas station and Automobile Club of Bologna Bologna. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Reseller of building materials Ovidio Vignoni & Figlio, Bologna Bologna. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

The headquarters of the newspaper "Il Tirreno" in Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:02/1959

View of Merano
3562093 View of Merano by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Merano 1941 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The train station at Monterosso Monterosso al Mare station. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Propeller on a truck trailer in front of Ansaldo's Luigi Orlando shipyard in Livorno Livorno piazza Luigi Orlando. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

A trailer with a load of hay as it travels down a country road on a windy day Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

South facade of the S. Giorgio barracks of the R. Finance Guard, Genoa Genoa. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

A bridge destroyed in the bombing of the battle of Neptune, during the Second World War, in the war between Russia and Germany Europe Bridge of Neptune. Date of Photograph:1941

View of Hotel de la Presse's faade with people, in New York City. United States New York City. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

World War I: Italian soldiers on the way to Innsbruck Austria. Date of Photograph:12/1915

Italian armoured vehicles in Corsica during World War II. France Corsica. Date of Photograph:03/1943 ca

Slipway for the flotilla of the Royal Finance Guard, Trieste Trieste. Date of Photograph:1922

Crowded road of a japanese village Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Trellis for high voltage Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 ca

Signapore train station Singapore. Date of Photograph:1910 - 1920 ca

A stretch of railroad near the Turin station of Madonna di Campagna Turin Madonna di Campagna. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Interior of the railway station of Stresa, on Lake Maggiore Stresa. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

A steam train on the tracks of the train station of Sarzana Sarzana. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

The old Brenner station at the state border, track side Brennero. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

The fountain in the piazza of Bologna station Bologna. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The new fountain in the piazza of Bologna station Bologna. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Entrance to the Bologna train station Bologna. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The piazza of the Bologna train station Bologna. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Entrance to the Valle Brembana and Seriana train stations, Bergamo Bergamo. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Construction works at the Avezzano train station, province of Aquila Avezzano Station. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Trains on the tracks of Avellino station Avellino Station. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Trains on the tracks of Asti station Asti. Date of Photograph:1900-1905 ca

Messina, view of Via T. Cannizzaro and of the Hall of Justice Messina. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Postcard of Foggia, Viale XXIV Maggio, Palazzi delle Poste e dei Telegrafi and Apulian Aqueduct Foggia. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

A stretch of the railroad running through the city of Kobe, in Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Some men are portrayed in front of the old prison of Telega, in Transilvania. This territory was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Romania Telega. Date of Photograph:1900 - 1910

Interior of the Bologna station Bologna. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Entrance to Aosta station Aosta. Date of Photograph:1900-1905 ca

The Piazza of Bologna station Bologna. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Train waiting at Bisceglie train station, province of Bari Bisceglie. Date of Photograph:1900-1905 ca

Kobe animated street in Japan Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Foggia, Corso Garibaldi, postcard Foggia Corso Garibaldi. Date of Photograph:1933 ca

The road connecting the town of Anzio to Nettuno Anzio environs. Date of Photograph:1906

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"From Destruction to Progress: The Resilience of Lamp Posts and Power Lines" In the aftermath of the Sicilian-Calabrian earthquake of 28 December 1908, a haunting image emerges - an electricity pole destroyed by the devastating tremors in Messina. Yet, amidst the chaos, these lamp posts and power lines symbolize more than just destruction; they represent resilience and progress. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, where public transportation carriages navigate through bustling streets illuminated by these steadfast structures. Their presence not only guides commuters but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity. Venturing further into Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, we encounter contrasting scenes. On one hand, there is "the street of cages, " where prostitutes ply their trade under dimly lit lamps - a poignant reminder of societal challenges. On the other hand, sacred cows roam freely on another street nearby, showcasing India's rich cultural tapestry against this urban backdrop. Leaving behind the vibrant chaos of Mumbai for a momentary respite in Sultanhani near Kayseri brings us face-to-face with history. The walls of Caravanserai stand tall as witnesses to centuries gone by while power lines crisscross above them - bridging ancient traditions with modern connectivity. Journeying southward to Caserta's "Canocchia, " we stumble upon a tomb from Roman times nestled within this area known for its agriculture. Here lies evidence that they have long been intertwined with humanity's quest for sustenance and growth. Zooming ahead to Emilia reveals highways stretching far into the horizon - arteries pulsating with movement facilitated by these unassuming yet indispensable structures. They connect people and places seamlessly while propelling societies forward at breakneck speed. Fast-forwarding to 1969 Beijing (then Peking), collective efforts are captured in black-and-white photographs depicting workers laboring to lay telephone lines.