Water Tank Collection

View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station. Left running line. Branch train in head shunt adjacent to coaling stage, centre right

View looking east towards Braintree at Dunmow Station about 1911. Water tank in foreground obscuring station building. The stationmasters house is beyond

Water towers on building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham
5308375 Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Grand Central Railway Station, Birmingham. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier
5616723 Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier; (add.info.: Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier)

The Birmingham Railway Terminus
5308377 The Birmingham Railway Terminus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Birmingham Railway Terminus
5308376 The Birmingham Railway Terminus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Birmingham Railway Terminus. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier
5616724 Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier; (add.info.: Steam road locomotive with boiler, by David Napier)

Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, [London], 1858. There are certain portions of London where the buildings are dilapidated and most of the inhabitants squalid...It should, however

The Accident at St. George's Hospital: the Cistern on the Roof, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Accident at St. George's Hospital: the Cistern on the Roof, 1876. One of the female patients...died yesterday week from the effects of the shock caused by this extraordinary accident...[she

Naval tank, Engineering Building, University of Michigan, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Naval tank, Engineering Building, University of Michigan, c1905

The Fountain, 1739. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
The Fountain, 1739

NY, Brooklyn, wooden tank on rooftop

NYC, Brooklyn, Dumbo, Watertower by Tom Fruin Studio, new sculptural artwork. A water tower sculpture in colorful salvaged Plexiglas and steel

New York City, Manhattan, SOHO, rooftops with water tanks

Plage, 1928 (oil on canvas)
NGW238929 Plage, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 72.8x49.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Boardwalk in the Palombaro Lungo, the first and ancient reservoir of the Sassi quarter. Matera, Basilicata region, Italy

Pancake tossing
5310042 Pancake tossing by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting pancake tossing: this shows a typical kitchen of the date)

The Teppa-kulam, 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
The Teppa-kulam, 1858

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

Possibly: Improved water tank on stump ranch, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Improved water tank on stump ranch, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Improved water tank on stump ranch. Boundary County, Idaho

Drinking water for the whole town... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Drinking water for the whole town, also for the migrant camp across the road. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Drinking water for the whole town, also for the... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Drinking water for the whole town, also for the migrant camp across the road. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

The town of Arlington, Oregon, on the Columbia River, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The town of Arlington, Oregon, on the Columbia River 112 miles from Bonnville Dam. Population: 601. Railway division point. [Note railway turntable on the right of the track

Small farm in the coast range foothills, Alameda County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small farm in the coast range foothills. Alameda County, 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

Winter sorrow
Mi Young Choi

Water or Wine Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Water or Wine Jug, c. 1939

Water Filter and Cooler, c. 1938. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Water Filter and Cooler, c. 1938

Aerial view of Panama City, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381069 Aerial view of Panama City, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 14.6x24.1 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)
2646260 Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hospital opened on September 5)

Water-Tank in St Giless in the Fields (engraving)
1619415 Water-Tank in St Giless in the Fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-Tank in St Giless in the Fields)

The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving)
1102449 The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Northumberland Prize Life-Boat)

Filling the Water Tank (colour litho)
2810304 Filling the Water Tank (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Filling the Water Tank)

The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving)
1060888 The New Eddystone Lighthouse recently inaugurated by the Duke of Edinburgh (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Eddystone Lighthouse (engraving)
1060787 The New Eddystone Lighthouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Eddystone Lighthouse)

Performances at the London Hippodrome (litho)
1629443 Performances at the London Hippodrome (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performances at the London Hippodrome)

Water
Lou Urlings

This ingenious still for purifying water for the defenders of Tobruk was invented by Lieut. J. Blair-Yuill (right of photograph). Circa 1940s

Birmingham council workmen construct an emergency water container in the city centre on the eve of the outbreak of the second world war. 1st September 1939

Shooting the Zambese rapids sequence at Elstree were Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews and Michael Mataka who all appear in the Associated British - Marcel Hellman Technicolor picture " Duel in

Shooting the Zambese rapids sequence at Elstree were Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews and Michael Mataka who all appear in the Associated British - Marcel Hellman Technicolor picture " Duel in

Water Tanks Outside of Annex, Paris Exposition Universelle, 1855

City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
City Point, Virginia. James River, 1864. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

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Lead Water Tank (1768), Lyme Regis, Dorset, England

Bath built by Sultan Bayezid I, circa 1390 A.D. at Mudurlu, c1915. Plan of baths supposedly built by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I, showing the tank, mens and womens cooling rooms

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"Capturing the Essence of Water Tanks: From Historic Stations to Modern Landmarks" A glimpse into history: View east from South Road at Saffron Walden station, capturing the left running line and a branch train passing by a water tank. Timeless charm: Transported back to 1911, Dunmow Station offers a captivating view looking east towards Braintree, with a prominent water tank in the foreground. Architectural marvels: Water towers gracefully adorn buildings, serving as both functional reservoirs and aesthetic landmarks. Nostalgic memories: Gloucester Central Station in 1959 showcases an era when water tanks played an integral role in railway operations. Unveiling ancient wonders: The Palombaro Lungo's boardwalk leads us through the first reservoir of the historic Sassi quarter, offering glimpses into its rich past. Iconic cityscape: New York's Freedom Tower stands tall above rooftops and water tanks, symbolizing resilience and progress amidst urban life. Unexpected delights: Pancake tossing takes center stage while nearby water tanks silently serve their purpose - reminding us that even simple pleasures rely on essential resources. Historical significance: Engravings depict stations of the British East Africa Company, showcasing how vital water tanks were for colonial transportation networks. Captivating performances: Houdini's January 1922 show is advertised against a backdrop featuring his daring feats alongside towering water tanks - an intriguing juxtaposition of entertainment and utility. Artistic impressions endure time: A vintage print advertising another performance by Houdini captures his mystique against the backdrop of iconic water tanks. Witnessing ancient engineering brilliance:The Teppa-kulam (1858) created by Captain Linnaeus Tripe stands as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing precious waters for communities' sustenance. A lifeline in rural America.