Historical Industrial Sites

Vintage photographs depicting pulpwood yards, wood preservation facilities, and wartime gas and oil depots in various locations across the U.S. and Europe.

Aerial view of Yard #3 in Kearney, N.J., showcasing the inventory of water and oil tanks, locomotives and railway equipment in storage. The image is captured by Sgt. Steiniger on July 23, 1919.

Pulp and Paper: Pulpwood Yards - Wisconsin. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wood Preservation - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Aerial view of Yard #3 in Kearney, N.J., showcasing the inventory of water and oil tanks, locomotives and railway equipment in storage. The image is captured by Sgt. Steiniger on July 23, 1919.

Gas and oil depot in Nevers, France. Photo taken in April 1918. This image shows a storage facility for gas and oil during World War One. This photograph was issued by the Signal Corps and is not for publication.

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

"Sgt. F.T. Morris, S.C. photographed the power plant at Bassens, Gironde, France on April 8, 1919. The image is part of the DMC (Damaged and unclassified references) records, issued on January 15, 1919. The photo shows the Cold Storage Plant at Bassens, Gironde, France. Additional notes indicate the file number as 2012 22988."

Veneer and Plywood Making - Michigan. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Road Construction - New Mexico. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

"Main factory building and main storage building at Edgewood Arsenal, Kingsport Plant in Kingsport, Tennessee, photographed on August 12, 1918. This image was received from the Commanding Officer and is designated Subject 54754. It is marked 'FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR PUBLICATION.'"

Miscellaneous Wood Products - Multiple Products. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction work underway at Bolling Field in Washington D.C. Temporary hangars being built by American military during World War One. Boards and braces being unloaded from a train to assist in the construction process. (Note: Image 20189 from the series of photographs documenting American military activities during this time)

Warehouse and yard on the French docks in Bassens, Gironde, France. The photograph was taken on April 8, 1919, by F. T. Morris, S.C. It shows the view of a warehouse and yard on the docks. The image was issued by SURRECT on January 19, 1919, and received on March 4, 1919. Co 12-25-16.

Use of Sawdust and Woodchips - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Maryland. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Workers are seen placing concrete pavement around Army and Navy structures in Washington, D.C., at the foot of 19th St. This photograph, taken by a photographer from the Portland Cement Association in Chicago, shows a scene from May 15, 1919. The assigned photo number for this image is AU 53335. It was intended for official use only.

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Louisiana. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

General view of the Chemical Warfare Service plant and site at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. The photograph, taken in 1918, shows the facility where chemical weapons were produced and researched during World War I.

Civilian Conservation Corps - Massachusetts. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Rear view of the machine shop at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, Virginia. The photograph, having the reference number 111-SC-3310, was taken by an unknown photographer and the description was received on July 3, 1917.

Photograph of the 20,000 K.W. power plant site at the Chemical Warfare Service in Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. Taken on August 13, 1918, the image shows the location of the power plant which supports the activities of the arsenal. The power plant is capable of generating 20,000 kilowatts of electricity.

Construction work at Langley Field in Hampton, Virginia. The photograph was taken on 11/17 by an unidentified photographer. The image, with the description "Construction," shows ongoing construction activities at the military base. It is part of a collection numbered "56397" and has a note associated with it: "N106."

Small Sawmills - Maryland. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Pulp and Paper: Pulpwood Yards - Wisconsin. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Chemical Wood - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Wyoming. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Instrumentation: Climatic - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

A photograph taken on February 19, 1921, at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland, showing a filling station at the chemical plant of the Chemical Warfare Service. The plant was designated as number 60322. It produced various chemical products, including blogs or protective clothing (PC), and assigned products such as BLUG 102-D on May 21, 1918. This information was documented in the XI V.3 issued notes.

Crude Products: Bolts and Handicraft - Missouri. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

American construction at the lower end of the Bassens Docks in Bordeaux, France. The photograph was taken on May 9, 1918 and released for publication by Capt. J.C. Russell, M.I.D. censor, on November 22, 1918.

Large Sawmills - Missouri. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Administrative Structures - Mississippi. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

This photograph showcases Sumber drums and Vidons being utilized for the transportation of oil in small quantities. It was taken on February 26, 1919, in Blaye, Gironde, France. The subject of the image is Yo 732 and it was captured by Sergeant G. Ryden.

Construction work taking place at Langley Field in Hampton, VA during World War One. New roads are being built to aid in military operations. This photograph was taken by Robinson on January 14, 1918 and received on February 21, 1918. It was approved by the Signal Corps on February 27, 1918.

Cribbing for filtration plant used by the Chemical Warfare Service at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. The photograph was taken on March 20, 1918, and was received by the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army on February 19, 1921. The image shows the construction of the cribbing, which was used in the filtration process.

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Michigan. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Belgian engineers constructing a bridge over a canal in war-torn Belgium during World War One. The photograph captures the determination and resourcefulness of the engineers as they work to rebuild infrastructure in the midst of conflict.

This photograph shows the Mustard Gas Plant at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland in 1918. The plant was operated by the Chemical Warfare Service and included a Compressor House and Absorber Units. It is a part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

"Outside storage of oils at Q.M. Int. Depot No. 1 in Nevers, Nievre, France. The photograph was taken on January 8, 1919, when the Loire River was overflowing its banks. Despite this, no damage was done thanks to the drainage trenches. Photo by S.C. Reed, 1670-N9."

Logs & Log Decks - Maine. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

A photograph of a chlorine plant at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland, taken on July 18, 1918. This plant was a part of the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I. The plant was used for the manufacture of chlorine, a chemical weapon used during the war.

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

"Construction progress at Camp Humphreys, Virginia. Secretary of War Baker conducting an observation tour of the camp along the Industrial Railroad. Photograph taken on May 27, 1918. This image shows the advancements made in construction at the camp during May 1-10, 1918."

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Maine. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Scrap heap in front of a tank repair plant in Neuvry Failloux, Indre, France. The photograph was taken on March 10, 1919, by Pvt. M. R. Winger, S.C. It is part of the collection where it was given recognition number 446-19, with an issued number of 00. The description states that the photo shows a view of the scrap heap in front of the tank repair plant. Added notes mention that this particular photo is number 4976.

Chemical Wood - Florida. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - Michigan. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Sgt. G. Ryden is featured in this factual photograph taken on 3-12-19. The photo shows a panoramic view of the Giant Coal Pile at the Q.M. Depot in Gievres, France. The picture was taken from the roof of the power plant. This image is part of a series with the assigned number 39527.

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Wyoming. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - Arkansas. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Veneer and Plywood Making - Michigan. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - Wisconsin. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction of Interchange. Original caption: Construction of Interchange at North 10 Street and Arlington Blvd. Photo by T. W. Kines & C. H. Ritter. State: Virginia. Place: Arlington.

Crude Products: General - General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

"Photograph of the Power House at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland, taken in 1918. The image captures the Power House building from the west. The photograph was numbered 60355 and was taken by photographer S.C. REC on February 19, 1921. The description also mentions a symbol, taken in 1918, and notes from Hughes Co."

Pvt. J. P. Ferguson, S.C. photograph taken by photographer Jan. 2, 1919. The image depicts the construction of the main shop building by the men of Q.M.C Motor Transport Repair Service in Verneuil, France. The photograph is marked "G NOT FOR PUBLICATION. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY."

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Minnesota. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Louisiana. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Sergeant John A. Marshall crating trucks at a truck crating shop in Camp Holabird, Maryland. The photo, taken on May 4, 1918, shows the top front left quarter frame of the trucks with some parts removed for easy packing. This image was not intended for publication.

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - New York. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Wyoming. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction work at Langley Field in Hampton, Virginia during World War One. The photo, marked as Subject 56388, was taken in November 1917 in the afternoon. The image shows ongoing construction activities at the field.

Workers at the St. Lawrence Bridge Co. in Montreal, Quebec, are seen manufacturing and packaging artillery shells on a shipping platform. This photograph was taken on December 10, 1918, by an unidentified photographer. Official use only.

Crude Products: Bolts and Handicraft - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction progress at Camp Humphreys, Virginia. This photograph shows the laying of rail south of Trestle No. 2. It provides a general view of the construction process. Captured by Lieutenant E.M. deBerri of the Signal Regiment. Censored and released by the Historical Branch, W.P.D. on June 3, 1918. (50 words)

Mining - Idaho. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction of the Chemical Plant Building at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland in 1918. This photograph is numbered 60314 and was taken by photographer S.C., with the description "RECO 2-19-21 TAKEN 1918 SYMBOL A." The construction was part of the activities carried out by the Chemical Warfare Service during World War One. The image was issued by the Q.M. Stores Building, under construction, notes 231 U.S. Filling ITA 3-27-18, GMOTORES PLIG, #4.

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Louisiana. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

HI - Honolulu. Pier 4 Construction, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. Grab bucket depositing material which was secured from the slip into fill back of Wall E.

A hydraulic dredge undergoing maintenance at Bassens Docks in Bordeaux, France. Taken in April 1918, this image showcases part of the dredge's structure. Censored and released by the Historical Branch on May 31, 1918.

Sergeant G. Ryden of the S.C. division captured this photograph on March 12, 1919. The image displays the rooftop of a refrigerating plant in Gievres, Loire et Cher, France. It highlights the extensive length of the beef storage house within the facility. Acquisition and distribution of this image were done on November 12, 1918.

Officials at the QuarterMaster Mechanical Repair Shops for Motor Transportation at Columbus attend to administrative tasks in an office near gate No. 2. This photo was taken on December 16, 1919, for official use only.

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - Vermont. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Workers constructing temporary hangars at Bolling Field in Washington D.C. during World War One. The photo was taken in 1918 by photographer S.C. Seco as part of the American military activities documentation. The buildings serve as a symbol of the military's strategic preparations during the war.

Construction work at Camp Humphreys, Virginia in 1918. Workers building a planked road leading into the camp.

Small Sawmills - Arkansas. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction progress at Camp Humphreys, Virginia. The image depicts a panoramic view of the shore at the end of a dock at Belvoir, which was the original camp site of the 102nd Engineers. The photograph was taken on May 27, 1918, by Lt. E.M. deBerri of the Signal Reserve Corps.

Historical Miscellaneous - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Caption: Construction of Edgewood Arsenal in Edgewood, Maryland during World War One. The image shows a 22" Industrial Railroad at the #2 filling building. This photograph was taken by Hughes Co. on July 10, 1918.

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Iowa. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - New York. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Hunting - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Aerial view of the New Army Supply Base in Brooklyn, New York, taken from the L.I. R.R. Bridge at 2nd Ave. The image captures the classification Yard, Warehouses A & B, and piers. This snapshot, taken by Sgt. Steiniger, provides an overview of the supply depots.

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Large Sawmills - Wisconsin. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Photo collection Deli Society. Photo album Deli Maatschappij: Planting Oil Palms and Infrastructure Company Soemut. Collection Photo collection Deli Society, photo number 810_19. 1931. Deli, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Lt. E. M. de Berri is photographed at Camp Holabird, Maryland on June 18, 1918. The image shows the crating of army motor trucks for overseas shipment. Specifically, component parts of Packard 3-ton motortruck chassis are being assembled and prepared for transport. The photo was censored and released by M.I.B. Censor on June 21, 1918.

Rock and Gravel - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Ordnance production at Bethlehem Steel Co., Bethlehem, PA during World War One. The photo shows an assembly line where British guns were being manufactured. This specific gun is numbered 56,093. Photographer Reco captured this image.

Description: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Mukden, Manchuria. Photographed by U.S. Signal Corps, 15 June 1946. Core spring making plant from which all machine tools and machines, except for a few old spring presses of obsolete type and some furnaces, were removed during Soviet occupancy. Location: Mukden, China Date: 15 June 1946 china, asia, asiathroughalens

Chemical Warfare Service personnel at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland operate filling and power plants during World War One. In this photograph, taken by Reed on February 19, 1921, workers can be seen at a shell dump numbered 60012.

Lumber being transported on trucks, ready to enter dry kilns in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi during World War I. This photograph was taken by photographer St. Hintz in January 1918, and it was released by W.C.D. to the Photo Division.

This photograph shows the main cable line at the headquarters of NUMOCO (Naval Overseas Moving Cable Company) in Chapman Field, Miami, Florida. The image was taken on February 24, 1919.

Logs & Log Decks - Maine. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Corporal Frank Chircosta of the 3rd Visiting Company at Mesves Buloy, France, assists in the disposal of hospital garbage at the incinerators. The photograph, taken on November 21, 1918, captures the process of discarding waste from food cans. The image was approved by the A.E.P. censor, although the exact date is unknown. Note: 326 35.

Fish Hatcheries - New Mexico. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction of a hospital at the Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland by the Chemical Warfare Service during World War I. This photograph was taken on April 5th, 1918. The hospital is under construction and is part of the permanent storehouse project at Edgewood.

Chemical Wood - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Fish Hatcheries - New Mexico. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Convalescent patients tending to a greenhouse at U.S.A. General Hospital No. 3 in Rahway, New Jersey, during World War One.

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