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"Preserving the Past, Powering the Present: Public Utility Through Time" The Zillertalbahn steam train chugs along

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Zillertalbahn steam train

Zillertalbahn steam train
Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria, Steam hauled tourist train on the narrow gauge Zillertalbahn

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown

Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: The Puits de Grenelle (oil on canvas)

The Puits de Grenelle (oil on canvas)
CHT271796 The Puits de Grenelle (oil on canvas) by Lepine, Stanislas Victor Edouard (1835-92); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: USA, Tennessee, Vintage streetcar near Orpheum Theater; Memphis

USA, Tennessee, Vintage streetcar near Orpheum Theater; Memphis

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Poster to raise awareness of Ligue Maritime Franciase, 1918

Poster to raise awareness of Ligue Maritime Franciase, 1918
Poster to raise awareness of Ligue Maritime Franciase, pub. 1918 (colour lithograph)

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Digging a well in Lower Bedford Place, London, 1845 (pencil on paper)

Digging a well in Lower Bedford Place, London, 1845 (pencil on paper)
XJF354244 Digging a well in Lower Bedford Place, London, 1845 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road, 1834 (watercolour on paper)

The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road, 1834 (watercolour on paper)
XJF354243 The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road, 1834 (watercolour on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: York Buildings, looking towards Westminster, with a View of the Water Tower, 1797

York Buildings, looking towards Westminster, with a View of the Water Tower, 1797
XCF285154 York Buildings, looking towards Westminster, with a View of the Water Tower, 1797 (colour engraving) by Malcolm, James Peller (1767-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The boiler room. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The boiler room. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Water Works in Kent. General view of the works. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. General view of the works. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Loading gas coal into retorts. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Loading gas coal into retorts. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gas pump. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gas pump. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The coke filler. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The coke filler. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gasometer top. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gasometer top. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. A retort minder. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. A retort minder. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gas cleaner. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The gas cleaner. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The chlorine plant. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The chlorine plant. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The chief engineer. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The chief engineer. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The pump room machinery. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. The pump room machinery. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Water Works in Kent. A worker in the control room. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. A worker in the control room. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. A worker examines the gas meter main. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. A worker examines the gas meter main. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Men working in the fitting shop. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Men working in the fitting shop. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Flames coming out of the retorts. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. Flames coming out of the retorts. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. General view of the works. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. General view of the works. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The control room. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The control room. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The engine room. 1939

Gravesend Gasworks in Kent. The engine room. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Gravesend Water Works in Kent. A well. 1939

Gravesend Water Works in Kent. A well. 1939

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Better Place service station C016 / 2799

Better Place service station C016 / 2799
Better Place A venture-backed company working to produce a market-based transportation infrastructure that supports electric vehicles. battery-switching station. Photographed in Katzrin, Israel

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Orot Rabin coal operated power plant

Orot Rabin coal operated power plant
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Ship unloads coal at the pier

Ship unloads coal at the pier
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant. Ship unloads coal at the pier

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Smoke omitted from a flue

Smoke omitted from a flue
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Coal operated power plant

Coal operated power plant
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant general view from within the facility

Background imagePublic Utility Collection: Power station - Coal storage site

Power station - Coal storage site
Israel, Hadera, The Orot Rabin coal operated power plant. Coal storage site


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"Preserving the Past, Powering the Present: Public Utility Through Time" The Zillertalbahn steam train chugs along, a testament to the enduring legacy transportation systems. "The Puits de Grenelle" captures the intricate beauty of an oil well, showcasing how public utilities have shaped industries and economies. A striking poster from 1918 raises awareness for Ligue Maritime Franciase, highlighting the vital role of public utilities in maritime safety and security. Vintage streetcars near Memphis' Orpheum Theater remind us of a bygone era when public transit was essential for urban mobility and connectivity. Witness history unfold as Lower Bedford Place in London is depicted in pencil on paper during the excavation of a well in 1845 - a milestone for public water supply systems. "The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road" showcases early efforts to provide clean water to communities, underscoring the importance of accessible public utilities. York Buildings offers a glimpse into 18th-century life with its majestic water tower, symbolizing how infrastructure developments have always been at society's core. Step back into Gravesend Water Works' boiler room machinery from 1939; see firsthand how dedicated workers powered their community through efficient gas production. General view snapshots reveal Gravesend Water Works as an impressive hub where innovation met necessity - serving as a lifeline for countless residents throughout history. In Kent's Gravesend Gasworks, witness coal being loaded into retorts - an image that encapsulates both industrial progress and reliance on robust energy sources. Revisit Gravesend Water Works' pump room machinery once more; marvel at its intricacy while acknowledging its crucial role in providing clean water to local households.

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