Polytechnic Collection (page 3)

Greetings From Auburn home of Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Large letterpostcard of Auburn, Alabama shoeing views of the city in each letter. Cadets march on the institute grounds in the background

Dr. Henry Letheby, (1816Aa
Dr. Henry Letheby, (1816A

The Rotation of the Earth Made Visible, at the Polytechnic Institution, Regent Sreet, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

A demonstration of the Earths rotation using Foucaults pendulum. Wood engraving, 1881. Leon Foucault (1819-1860) French physicist

Foucaults pendulum in the Pantheon, Paris, in 1851, demonstrating both the rotation of the Earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, Paris, 1888

Repeat of Foucaults demonstration of the Earths rotation made at the Polytechnic Institution, London in May 1851 by Dr Bachhoffner. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Engraving c1890

(Jean Bernard) Leon Foucault (1819-1860) French physicist. Measured velocity of light: Proved rotation of Earth on its axis with Foucaults pendulum, 1851

Foucaults pendulum which demonstrated both the rotation of the earth and the concept of inertia. Leon Foucault (1819-1861) French physicist. Wood engraving, c1895

The Limmatquay, with Polytechnic, Zurich, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Castle and polytechnic, Hanover, Hanover, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Polytechnic Chalet, Seeburg, (i. e. Seeberg), Lucerne, Sw
The Polytechnic Chalet, Seeburg, (i.e. Seeberg), Lucerne, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

The Polytechnic, Riga, Russia, (i. e. Latvia)
The Polytechnic, Riga, Russia, (i.e. Latvia). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Throop Polytechnic Institute, Pasadena. Date between 1898 and 1905

Chelsea Polytechnic, Manresa Road, London
The Chelsea College of Art and Design was originally an integral school of the South-Western Polytechnic, which opened at Manresa Road, Chelsea

Filming of the Golden Eagle, Polytechnic Theatre, London
Postcard advertisement for Captain Knights The Filming of the Golden Eagle, at the Polytechnic Theatre, Regent Street, London W1, with screenings three times daily

Group of people on Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
A group of people described as a Polytechnic Party, enjoying a day out on Mount Pilatus, Switzerland. Date: August 1908

Old Polytechnic Building, Regent Street, London
View of the Old Polytechnic Building in Regent Street, leading up to Langham Place, London. The spire of All Souls Church, Langham Place, can be seen in the distance on the right. Date: circa 1910s

Gymnasium Drill for Little Girls, London, 1888
Illustration showing three lines of girls undertaking a gym drill at the Polytechnic Christian Institute, London, 1888

Bar-bell exercise at a Gymnasium, London, 1888
Illustration showing a woman undertaking a bar-bell exercise at the gymnasium of the Polytechnic Christian Institute, London, 1888

Great Electric Induction Coil
Demonstration of the Great Electric Induction Coil at the Polytechnic Institution in London in 1869 by Professor Pepper. Viewed by a large number of visitors to the Polytechnic

Foucault Demo London
Foucaults demonstration of the rotation of the Earth, by a pendulum, is explained to a London audience at the Polytechnic Institution, Regent St. by Dr Bachhoffner

Construction of a voltaic battery in Paris
Construction of a large voltaic battery at the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, covering 54 square metres, on the orders of Napoleon

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Polytechnic, a term that encompasses a rich tapestry of history and innovation. From the iconic Coventry Polytechnic Building on 1st April 1989 to the captivating Balloon and parachute lecture by Charles Green, it is evident that polytechnics have played a pivotal role in shaping our world. One cannot discuss polytechnics without mentioning Quintin Hogg, an English merchant and philanthropist who believed in providing practical education for all. His vision paved the way for institutions like Poland's Warsaw Institute, empowering countless individuals with skills that would transform their lives. Traveling back in time, we stumble upon a poster from circa 1913 advertising Polytechnic Swiss Tours - offering a week in lovely Lucerne. This glimpse into the past reminds us of how these institutions not only nurtured minds but also fostered cultural exploration. Delving further into history, we encounter a woodwork classroom at Acland County Council School in Kentish Town, London dating back to 1906. Here, boys continued their education under the guidance of skilled instructors – an embodiment of polytechnics' commitment to hands-on learning. Across continents lies Worcester, Massachusetts; its four views showcasing how polytechnics transcend borders. These images remind us that knowledge knows no boundaries and can flourish anywhere it finds fertile ground. The Death of Polytechnician Vaneau takes us even deeper into history – July 29th, 1830 – as depicted by Georges Moreau de Tours. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who pursued knowledge fearlessly despite adversity. The Revolution of 1830 brings forth another tale from Ecole Polytechnique: students seizing cannons during the capture of Palais-Royal on July 28th. Jean-Pierre-Marie Jazet's print immortalizes this momentous event when young minds became catalysts for change.