Historical Military Structures

Vintage photographs depicting military buildings and telegraph stations, highlighting early 20th-century architecture.

AL - Mobile Point. Mobile Point Light Station, Alabama.

Victory Loan Parade in New York City captured by CPL. Warner on May 15, 1919. The photograph shows a general view of the Victory Arch at Madison Square from the fifth floor of the Flatiron Building. This image was issued with the number A 5-4-19.

Description: Arab Masons at Work (Doorway) Location: Jaffa, Palestine Date: 1922-1923 Description: Engineering Staff and Workers Power Station Location: Jaffa, Palestine Date: 1922-1923

View of a church and a river in Graubünden, Frédéric Boissonnas, c. 1891 - In or Before 1896 photomechanical print Graubünden (canton) Genève paper collotype river. church (exterior) Graubünden (canton)

MI - St. Clair Flats Canal. St. Clair Flats Canal Light Station, Michigan. Upper range light, from NE.

California - Palo Alto, Aerial Photograph.

Description: Decorations - Strada Reale, Valletta Location: Valletta, Malta Date: May 1937 Description: Sports Rally of School Children Location: Malta Date: May 1937 mediterranean, mediterraneanthroughalens

Lighthouse of Cap Fréhel, c. 1873 - In or Before 1883 photomechanical print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper collotype lighthouse, lightship

A photograph capturing Pier #6, Repair Pier, located in New York City, New York. The image is part of a collection taken during World War One. It was taken on April 3, 1920, by Captain Cox S.C. It bears the identification number 68146 Photographer and was received on April 10, 1920.

Curb and rail, Potomac River Bridge. Original caption: Curb and rail, Potomac River Bridge. Photo by T. W. Kines, Dec. 1949. State: Virginia. Place: Loudoun Heights.

Description: Pier Head Location: Barbados Date: 1872 barbados, caribbean, caribbeanthroughalens

"The Cathedral at Dinant, Belgium, completely destroyed by the enemy during World War One. This photograph, taken on May 12, 1919, shows the severe damage inflicted on the cathedral. The enemy's destruction is evident in the ruins of this once iconic religious landmark."

Inner square with a dog running around a pole, Isaac Weissenbruch, 1836 - 1912 print Netherlands paper courtyard. dog. standing figure

Vilnius. "Church of Mikha, crypt in front of the restaurant"; Zdanowscy, Edmund and Boles; 1930s (1930-00-00-1939-00-00);

National Museum in Warsaw. The exhibition "Warsaw yesterday, today, Tomorrow" (13 October 1938-30 April 1939). Sala 10. "Urban development of the city, field policy and communication conditions" - a model of the project of building areas to Plater-Zyberk, Stefan (1891-1943); 1938-1939 (1938-00-00-1939-00-00);Aleja 3 Maja (Warsaw - street), Aleje Jerozolimskie (Warsaw - street), Czerniakowska (Warsaw - street), Książęca (Warsaw - street), National Museum in Warsaw (1862-), National Museum in Warsaw (1862-) - Exhibitions , Park na Prince (Warsaw), Powiśle (Warsaw - District), Warsaw (Masovian Voivodeship), Warsaw yesterday, tomorrow, tomorrow (Warsaw - exhibition - 1938/1939), architecture, Polish architecture, exhibitions, mock -ups, mock -ups of cities, Poniatowskiego Bridge (Warsaw), Architectural projects, urban planning, exhibitions

TX - Sabine Bank. Sabine Bank Light Station, Texas. Lantern for apparatus of the 3rd order. Russel Wheel & Foundry Co. Builders, Detroit, Michigan.

Description: Anuradhapura. The Kuttam pokuna or twin bathing ponds, to the east of the Jétawanáráma Dágoba. General view. Location: Anuradhapura, Ceylon asia, srilanka, ceylon, asiathroughalens

The image shows the Illinois monument located at Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The photograph was taken by Photographer 5-5-19 Beco, with Sgt. McGarrigle, S.C. as the subject. The description was issued on 5-3-19. The image was taken from TASEN (unknown reference) and captures the Illinois monument in its entirety.

Description: District C Police Station Location: Barbados Date: 1872 barbados, caribbean, caribbeanthroughalens

Church and rectory in Soumauthe, France depicted in this photograph taken by Reco on May 12, 1919. The image shows the serene condition of the buildings before they were bombarded by the enemy. It is cataloged as photograph number 66316 and is marked with the note "BU H."

NY - Buffalo. Buffalo Breakwater North End, New York. South corner, deck.

Pvt. Keen Polk from South Carolina is seen standing near a ruined church in Chery, France. The photograph was taken on October 18th, 1918. The image was approved by the A.E.P censor, but the specific date of issuance is unknown. The photograph bears the number 22844.

View of a pier in Michigan lake with a moving platform for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893; The Moving Sidewalk On Pier ..

Bldg 74 construction looking north east , Armories, Ordnance industry, Building construction, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Dining hall (foreground) and hospital building (background) at Base Hospital No.6 in Bordeaux, France. The photo was taken in April 1918 and received on May 9, 1918. It is part of the SULECT 102.19 collection, issued by the Signal Corps. Please note that the image is not for publication.

P.R. - Port San Juan. Port San Juan Depot, Puerto Rico. Inside the gate of the Old Naval Commandants Quarters, showing walk leading to gateway, on way to L.H. Depot; looking approx. SW, distant about 100'.

NJ - Cross Ledge. Cross Ledge Light Station, New Jersey. Photographs showing construction of metalwork for foundation of elbow of Cross Ledge Light Station, Delaware Bay, New Jersey.

Image shows a pump house at the Chemical Warfare Service, located at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland. The photo was taken in 1918 and is part of the collection of American Military Activities during World War I.

Exterior of the house of the assistant of the company Batang Serangang on Sumatra, Anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1920 photograph Part of Reisalbum with photos of activities and sights on Sumatra and Java and of the trip to and of the Dutch East Indies. Sumatra paper. photographic support gelatin silver print plantation. (non-fruit) products of plants or trees: rubber. rural housing, e.g. country-house, villa, cottage Sumatra

Photograph shows a general view of Fort Washington, with Colonel W.E. Ellis' residence on the right. Colonel Ellis serves as the Coast Defense Commander of Ft. Washington and Ft. Hunt. On the left is the residence of the second-in-command officer. This photograph was taken on May 3, 1919, and received on April 29, 1919. The description number is 1890ED, and the photographer is identified as Sergeant Combs, S.C.

Description: Central Hall, College of Medicine. Location: Singapore, Malaya Date: 1926 singapore, asia, asiathroughalens

View of the curve at the top of the dam at Savenay, St. Nazaire water supply. The photograph, taken by Sgt. E T. Morris, showcases the structure in Savenay, Loire-Inferieure, France. The image is assigned the DMC number E 2-6-19 and contains the reference notes 50015.

Belgium. Houses, Anonymous, 1900 - 1950 photograph paper Belgium

Description: Illuminations on Ayia Sofia Mosque, Nicosia Location: Nicosia, Cyprus Date: June 1953 mediterranean, mediterraneanthroughalens

Interior of a church that was destroyed by English bombardment. The photo was taken by photographer RECO 5-1219 during World War One. The church shows significant damage caused by the attack, with debris scattered across the interior. This image captures the destructive impact of the war on religious buildings.

Heidelberg seen from the Philosophenweg, c. 1900 - c. 1910 photograph Part of photo album with recordings of Heidelberg and Schloss Heidelberg. Heidelberg paper. printing ink collotype prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city. landscape with bridge, viaduct or aqueduct Heidelberg

View from the side of a hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1919. The photo, numbered 43936 and taken by the Signal Corps, shows the area around the hotel with Syrdol Au visible. It was taken on January 6, 1921 and was included in a series of photographs documenting American military activities during World War One.

Description: Anuradhapura. Newly discovered Pavilion (No.197.) Details of steps on south front. The landing is in one stone, 12 feet 6 inches long, 8 feet wide, and 2 feet thick. The steps are in single stones 9 feet 2 inches long. Location: Anuradhapura, Ceylon asia, srilanka, ceylon, asiathroughalens

Location: China Date: 1920-1940 china, asia, asiathroughalens

Oudezijds Voorburgwal with the tower of the Oude Kerk, Anonymous, c. 1880 - c. 1900 photograph. contact print Part of photo album with 35 photos of Amsterdam, people and animals. Amsterdam paper. photographic support canal. parts of church exterior and annexes: tower Amsterdam. Old church. Oudezijds Voorburgwal

MN - Two Harbors. Two Harbors Breakwater Light, Minnesota.

Oxford, Opposite the Angel Inn. Date/Period: Probably 1840 - 1841. Print. Salt, from a calotype negative. Height: 137 mm (5.39 in); Width: 171 mm (6.73 in). Author: William Henry Fox Talbot.

Description: Sinai Military Rly - El Arish Bridge. Location: Palestine Date: 1922

A view of the north west part of the City of Quebec, taken from St. Charles's River.. Prints. 1761. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Québec (Québec)

Location: Borneo asia, malaysia, borneo, sabah, asiathroughalens

This photograph depicts an exterior view of a telephone exchange at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa. The image was taken on February 1, 1919, as documented by the assigned photographer. The photo is part of a larger collection capturing various military activities during World War One.

Six photos of a trip to Egypt and Jerusalem, Carolina Onnen (Loentje) Frederika (Circle of), 1927 photograph These photos are part of an album. baryta paper gelatin silver print temple, shrine ~ Egyptian religion. piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. hoofed animals: camel Cairo. Deir El-Bahri. Holy grave church

Towns and Cities: Abandoned - Nevada. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

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

Fortification project, 1814, anonymous design. (TF)

, Franz-Josefs-Land Alte Donau-Restoration Rosine Fichtinger, postcard, Unknown

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

Description: Pagoda in Shui-tzu-yin fort shattered by the british 4" naval gun. Location: China Date: 1900 Description: Various arms, etc, found by the japanese in the Shui-tzu-yin fort. Location: China Date: 1900 Description: Interior of Shui-tzu-yin fort, showing old muzzle loaders. Location: China Date: 1900 Description: Japanese bringing in a prisoner. Location: China Date: 1900 china, asia, boxerrebellion, asiathroughalens

Vilnius. "Bernardy Garden"; Zdanowscy, Edmund and Boles; Before 1939 (1889-00-00-1939-00-00);

New York - Brooklyn, Aerial Photograph.

Belgium. Houses, Anonymous, 1900 - 1950 photograph paper Belgium

View of Fort Peck Dam, Montana, United States; Overlaat the Fort Peck Dam.

The winds of the "dust bowl" have piled up large drifts of soil against this farmer's barn near Liberal, Kansas 1936. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection

14th Street Highway Bridge. State: DC. Place: Washington.

View of land hangars at the Aviation Experiment Station in Hampton, Virginia. This side view shows the hangers used for housing aircraft during World War One. The photograph marked as 111-SC-3309 was taken on July 1, 1917.

Berlin - Chancery Office Building - 1998, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Description: Grade III Type "D" Completed (front view) Description: Grade III Type "A" completed Front view. Description: Grade III Type "D" completed (front view) africa

LA - Rigolets. East Rigolets Light Station, Louisiana. 1855-1874. Tower from NE. Ceded to State of Louisiana Board of Health for quarantine purposes.

Landscape with Cottage. Artist: Marie-Charles-Isidore Choiselat (French, 1815-1858); Stanislas Ratel (French, 1824-1904). Dimensions: 16.4 x 21.7 cm (6 7/16 x 8 9/16 in.). Date: 1844.In the first decade of photography the overwhelming majority of daguerreotypes were portraits, as the complicated procedures required to produce these astonishingly detailed images on silver-plated sheets of copper were best carried out under the controlled conditions of the studio. A few adventurous travelers carried daguerreotype equipment with them and brought home dazzling records of far-off churches, castles, and classical ruins and, more rarely, of landscape and vernacular architecture. Seldom did they self-consciously strive for art. This full-plate daguerreotype, the first important French photograph of the 1840s to enter the Museum's collection, is one such rarity.<p>Made during an excursion through eastern France just five years after the daguerreotype's invention, this remarkable picture de

Philippine Island - Manila, Aerial Photograph.

Description: R. Pampang, Keningau, from the bridge (mile 29 3/4). Location: Keningau, Borneo Description: R. Pampang bridge, Keningau. (Mile 29 3/4). Location: Keningau, Borneo Description: Nabai Murut house, Kampong Limbawan, Keningau. Location: Keningau, Borneo asia, malaysia, borneo, sabah, asiathroughalens

Distribution Department, Northern High Service Spot Pond Pumping Station, concept drawing, front elevation, Stoneham, Mass., 1898 , waterworks, pumping stations, competition drawings

HI - Makapuu. Makapuu Light Station, Oahu, Hawaii. Established October 1, 1909.

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

At Voorburg, H.C. Wilkens, 1915 photograph Farm with horse and drawbridge Voorburg photographic support gelatin silver print bridge

Description: Sandakan: Government Office. Location: Sandakan, Borneo Description: Sandakan: Jalan Tiga. Location: Sandakan, Borneo Description: Sandakan: Humphreys Street. Location: Sandakan, Borneo Description: Sandakan: Junction of Humphreys St. and Jalan Tiga. Location: Sandakan, Borneo Description: Sandakan: Harrisons & Crosfield (Borneo) Ld with Pryer Memorial in foreground. Location: Sandakan, Borneo asia, malaysia, borneo, sabah, asiathroughalens

South Carolina - Charleston Depot. Charleston Depot, South Carolina. Photograph of row of offices referred to by Major Smyth in his letter of 1-15-1900. View from 2nd story of custom house, looking SE.

Railroad Bridge. Alaska Task Force Photographs

View of the Royal Suspension Chain Pier from Brighton, c. 1860 - c. 1880 Photograph. visit card Brighton cardboard. paper. photographic support albumen print pier, quay, wharf Brighton

Belgium. Houses, Anonymous, 1900 - 1950 photograph paper Belgium

Natchez-Vidalia Bridge, Natchez, Mississippi. Original caption: Photo by T. W. Kines, April 12, 1951. State: Mississippi. Place: Natchez.

Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877), Groß St. Martin in Cologne (from: 13 photos according to restoration designs from Essenwein) (without dat.): 2 photos: two overviews of the representations on the walls and on the windows: eastern and southern abside , Central nave - west side, northern Mitt. Photo on paper, 35.2 x 29.1 cm (including scan edges) Quast Ferdinand von (1807-1877): Groß St. Martin, Köln. (Aus: 13 Fotos nach Restaurationsentwürfen von Essenwein)

W.Indies - Navassa Island. Navassa Island Light Station, West Indies. View of 1st level and ladder to 3' runway, looking South.

Crue de la Seine, flooded houses ". Photograph by Lucien Cresson. Stereoscopic view: Gelatin-silver-buroming draw. Between 1900 and 1920. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. 100511-25 Flood, raw of the Seine, Seine river, stereo, stereoscopic view

The photograph shows the Administration Building of an Army Base in Boston, Massachusetts. The photo was taken by Sergeant S.C. Saum in May 1920. The image is part of a collection related to American military activities during World War One.

Transportation Building, Wadi Seidna South Airfield, Khartoum, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. June 1943.

Ruin of Cafe Schorr on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam, J. Nolte (Attributed to), c. 1940 photomechanical print This photo is part of an album. paper devastated, ruined place or city (~ warfare). ruin of a dwelling, house, castle, etc. Rotterdam

Description: View showing refreshment rooms and monkey pits. Location: New South Wales, Australia Date: 1920 Description: Elephant house, Taronga park. Location: New South Wales, Australia Date: 1920 australia, australasia, oceania, australasiathroughalens

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

Terrapin Tower Bridge, frostbound. 1850 - 1930. still image. Stereographs, Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. New York (State), Rivers , New York (State), Waterfalls , New York (State), Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.), Rivers , Ontario, Waterfalls , Ontario

View of Darling Street in Cape Town, George Washington Wilson, 1870 - 1893 photograph This photo is part of an album. Cape Town photographic support albumen print street (+ city(-scape) with figures, staffage) Cape Town

View of Bangor in Maine, Anonymous, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Bangor paper collotype city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions Bangor

Exterior of a treasure room in Nikko, c. 1870 photograph Part of leporelloalbum with 30 photos of landscapes and buildings in Japan. Nikko paper. photographic support albumen print temple, shrine ~ Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism Nikko

Landing Fields - Canada, Aerial Photograph.

Twin Air Open Theatre, Drive-in Theatre Located at 87th & Cicero Streets in Chicago. Original caption: DRIVE-IN THEATER STUDY, 1949, by American Association of State Highway Officials. Drive in Theatre located at 87th & Cicero Sts. In Chicago. The Twin Air Open Theatre. Photo by T. W. Kines 7/27/48. State: Illinois. Place: Chicago.

Chisana River Bridge. State: Alaska.

Passargade. Vue de Atach-gah; Plans et détails. Vue, plan et détails de deux monuments désignés comme autels du feu.. Coste, Pascal, 1787-1879. Flandin, Eugène (1809-1876). Prints. 1851 - 1854. General Research Division. Iran, Iran , Antiquities

Pendopo of the Princess Juliana School, 1933 photograph View of the Pendopo (gathering place under one roof on four posts) of the Princess Juliana School in Jogyakarta. Picture Packed in the photo album offered to J.H.A. Van der Hoeven at the termination on July 31, 1933 of his service in industrial education in the Dutch East Indies. Jogjakarta photographic support gelatin silver print Dutch East Indies, The. Jogjakarta

Ruins at the Gedempte Vest and the Schiedamsedijk in Rotterdam, J. Nolte (Attributed to), c. 1940 photograph This photo is part of an album. Rotterdam photographic support gelatin silver print devastated, ruined place or city (~ warfare). street Rotterdam

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

Virginia - Thimble Shoal. Thimble Shoal Light Station, Virginia. Looking SE from mezzanine floor, distant about 40'.

Rock temple at Polonnaruwa..

Church, Friedberg. Rathaus, Friedberg: view church, view portal town hall (from: sketch and photo album 23)

The Verona Parona Railroad bridge in Italy, destroyed by the bombing of the 15th Air Force.

Church, Wiersdorf: Detail (from: sketch and photo album 29)

Bliżej Kultury Publisher by A.E. Seemann in Leipzig, Parsons, Alfred (1847 1920)

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