Utilities Collection

Aqueducts (litho)
5996452 Aqueducts (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aqueducts.); © Look and Learn

Firehouse, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA
Firehouse, Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 (Nevada County Historical Museum), Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Lamp post made from German torpedo, Gibraltar
Lamp post made from a German torpedo, at a Royal Navy camp in Gibraltar. Date: circa 1920s

Utility pipes, artwork
Utility pipes. Cut-away computer artwork showing the various utility pipes and cables under a city street. Included here are pipes for drinking water, waste water, sewage and gas

19th century illustration showing The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia
5311500 19th century illustration showing The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was Philadelphia's second municipal waterworks

Cartoon commenting on the water companies' fears of a shortage during the hot summer, 19th century
5308748 Cartoon commenting on the water companies' fears of a shortage during the hot summer, 19th century; (add.info)

Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) at the Building of the Hydroelectric Power Plant 'DnieproGES', 1951 (oil on canvas)
BAL266328 Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) at the Building of the Hydroelectric Power Plant 'DnieproGES', 1951 (oil on canvas) by Kotov

Jan Blanken Jansz. Superintendent of Waterworks, 1820-1838. Creator: Jean Augustin Daiwaille
Jan Blanken Jansz. Superintendent of Waterworks, 1820-1838

Poster from San Francisco production of Power (Alcazar), [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Poster from San Francisco production of Power (Alcazar), [193-]. The Living Newspaper Presents "Power" - A Thrilling Dramatization of Modern Industry - 100 People in Cast - Go by Southern

Factory after renovation, Bronx, New York, c1920. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Factory after renovation, Bronx, New York, c1920. Bronx Parkway Commission headquarters after its conversion from a factory

El Salvador - President's Palace, San Salvador, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
El Salvador - President's Palace, San Salvador, 1911

Guatemala - Street Scene, Guatemala City, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Guatemala - Street Scene, Guatemala City
Guatemala - Street Scene, Guatemala City, 1911. ['Peluqueria Berlinesa - (Berlin Hairdresser's); Max Ueberschaer - Oficina Tecnica (technical workshop)']

Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association
Notice, Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, Victoria House, Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW. Free supplies of water for man and beast in the streets of London. 1887

York Building Company water tower, The Strand, London
Water tower of the York Building Company, The Strand, London. early 18th century

People inspecting an early gasometer, London
People inspecting an early gasometer (gas container), London. At this time the streets were lit by gas. Date: 1842

The Water Tower, Croydon, Surrey Date: 1914

Anthony Horderns & Sons Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Anthony Hordern & Sons, Ltd, specialists in home decor, furniture and utilities. Image shows a room filled with Anthony Horderns furnishings. Date: circa 1922

The First Gaslight in Pall Mall, London Date: 1907

Pavilion of the Gas Company, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Pavilion of the Gas Company, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Flour mill, Caldwell, Idaho, 1941. Creator: Russell Lee
Flour mill, Caldwell, Idaho. [Sign: Caldwell Flour Mills - Manufacturer of High Grade Flour ]

Camp of migrant potato pickers seen from potato shed... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California
Camp of migrant potato pickers seen from the packing shed. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Town pump of Tulelake at railroad yard, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Town pump of Tulelake at railroad yard. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California. Over 1500 people depend on hauled water for drinking the year round

Passing motorist gives walking family of seven a lift to the next town, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Passing motorist gives walking family of seven a lift to the next town. California

Homeless family of seven, walking the highway... on U.S. 99, near Brawley, Imperial County, 1939
On U.S. 99. Near Brawley, Imperial County. Homeless family of seven, walking the highway from Phoenix, Arizona, where they picked cotton

Architecture in the Potrero district, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Architecture in the Potrero district. San Francisco, California

On bench land of the Owyhee project, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On bench land of the Owyhee project. Sage brush, irrigated fields, homestead. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

Stockyards seen from overpass, Between Tulare and Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Between Tulare and Fresno. Stockyards seen from overpass. California

Looking down one street in newly completed FSA camp, near McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939
Looking down one street in newly completed camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration). Note garbage disposal, street lights, street curbing, water tank, and managers house at end of street

Western Pacific line runs through unclaimed desert of northern Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Western Pacific line runs through unclaimed desert of northern Oregon. Ten miles from railroad station at Irrigon. Morrow County, Oregon

Vicksburg street, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Vicksburg street. Mississippi

Comic postcard, Workman nervous about horse Date: 20th century

Utility Worker Delivering a New Telephone To a Mother and Son, 1950 (screen print)
3034754 Utility Worker Delivering a New Telephone To a Mother and Son, 1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Gas works retort house, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London
Men at work in the retort house of the gas works at Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. The retort house contained the retorts (vessels) in which coal was heated to generate the gas

Gas works, Horseferry Road, Westminster, London
Scene outside the gas works in Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, at a time when the streets were lit by gas. Date: 1842

Zoo and O Shaughnessy Dam, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Columbus Zoo and O Shaughnessy Dam, Columbus, Ohio, USA. Date: 1937

Hydroelectric Power Plant at Night, 1925 (lithograph)
2622124 Hydroelectric Power Plant at Night, 1925 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cries of Paris - well cleaner

Ornate water towers, Dunkerque, France. Date: circa 1910s

Derby Reclamation Dam, Truckee River, Nevada, USA
Derby Reclamation Dam, Truckee River, near Derby, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1908

Truckee River Dam, near Reno, Nevada, USA
Truckee River Dam, Truckee Carson Irrigation Project, near Reno, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1908

The Peoples Gas Building, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1915

Map of the Croton water pipes with the stop cocks / alith. of N. Currier. ca
1079226 Map of the Croton water pipes with the stop cocks /Alith. of N. Currier. ca. 1850 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33x27 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Chicago Main Waterworks, north side, Chicago, USA
Chicago Main Waterworks, north side, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Aguas Livres Aqueduct, Lisbon, Portugal
Aguas Livres (Free Waters) Aqueduct over the Alcantara valley, Lisbon, Portugal, built in the 18th century. Date: circa 1900

Pinto Dam, Arrucas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1900s

Ghost River Dam, Bow River, Alberta, Canada
Ghost River Dam, Bow River, near Calgary, Alberta, Canada -- construction camp overview. Date: 1929

Dam at Big Bear Lake, California, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Postcard booklet, Morris Sheppard Lake and Dam, Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, aerial view of Morris Sheppard Lake and Dam near Mineral Wells, Texas, USA. Date: 1942

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"Exploring the World of Utilities: From Firehouses to Gaslights" A historic firehouse stands tall in Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA - a testament to the vital role utilities play in our communities. Did you know that a lamp post made from a German torpedo can be found in Gibraltar? It's just one example of how they have transformed everyday objects into works of art. Utility pipes may seem mundane, but when turned into artwork, they become an intriguing blend of functionality and creativity. The Water Tower in Croydon, Surrey is not only a landmark but also a symbol of the importance of water utilities in sustaining our cities. Step back in time with an Anthony Horderns & Sons Advertisement showcasing the evolution of utility services throughout history. The First Gaslight illuminated Pall Mall, London for the first time - marking a significant milestone in urban development and lighting technology. At the Paris Exhibition of 1889, visitors marveled at the Pavilion of the Gas Company - highlighting how utilities shape architectural marvels around the world. The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association reminds us that utilities go beyond human needs by providing resources for animals as well. In Bern, Switzerland, women dressed in traditional Swiss costumes celebrate their heritage while acknowledging how modern they have improved their lives. Another glimpse into Anthony Horderns & Sons' rich history reveals their contribution to advancing utility services worldwide – innovation at its finest. The York Building Company water tower on The Strand showcases both functional design and engineering excellence – another reminder that beauty can be found even within utility structures. People inspecting an early gasometer capture moments frozen in time – reminding us how curiosity has driven progress within utility industries over centuries.