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A crawler crane on Memorial Drive used for setting up a cofferdam for the outflow of an upgraded storm drain system. The Boston area (including Cambridge, where this photo was taken) currently uses a combined sewer system, which can lead to raw sewage overflows during heavy rainfall. This upgrade is part of a series of improvements intended to separate the sewer system in the area.
Normally a shot like this would go on my dedicated heavy equipment posting accounts on Instagram or Tumblr (both of which have the username constructiontruckphotos); however, I really love the motion and colors in this particular photo so I figured that I would share it here, while a slightly more closeup shot will go on those accounts.
The Presidio Parkway reveals one of San Francisco’s most quietly sophisticated pieces of infrastructure here, where elevated roadways sweep past each other with a confidence that feels both engineered and lyrical. Shot from below, the intersecting spans create a deliberate tension between curve and line, weight and lift. The concrete is unapologetically modern, yet it sits lightly against the soft greens of the Presidio and the open sky beyond.
What makes this moment work is restraint. The roads don’t compete for attention; they converse. Each arc guides the eye inward, framing the landscape and pulling focus toward the negative space between structures. It’s a view most people experience at speed, rarely noticing how carefully the geometry has been composed. Slowing down reveals a choreography of motion, where infrastructure becomes architecture.
There’s a distinctly San Francisco sensibility at play. The parkland below tempers the scale of the roadway, reminding you that this city insists on coexistence between nature, history, and movement. The light stays cool and even, allowing texture and structure to do the work without drama. Nothing is overstated. Nothing is decorative. And yet the result feels intentional, calm, and deeply urban.
Scenes like this define the city as much as its landmarks. They speak to how San Francisco moves, how it connects itself, and how beauty often lives in the in-between spaces we pass through every day without looking twice.
View of the Tyne Bridge from Gateshead, 2 February 1928, showing the two halves getting closer together (TWAM ref. 3730/15/6).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
Flags fly above the Tyne Bridge to celebrate the completion of its arch, 27 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/13).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
Scene captured during a day trip to the Waterloopbos in the Netherlands: leading lines towards the vanishing point in this Delta Works // art installation.
The Tyne Bridge arch is nearly complete as a girder is lowered into place above the River Tyne, 23 February 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/10).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
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Poids en ordre de marche : 20 711 kg
Travaux de terrassement de la tranche 3 de ZAC Europôle 2 de la Communauté d'Agglomération Sarreguemines visant à créer 3 plateformes pour un total de 234  915 m².
Pays : France 🇫🇷
Région : Grand Est (Lorraine)
Département : Moselle (57)
Ville : Hambach (57910)
Adresse : ZAC Europôle 2
Construction : Avril 2025 → Novembre 2025
View along the Tyne Bridge towards Newcastle, as work continues on its roadway, 22 May 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/19).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
View of the Tyne Bridge, 1 October 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/24).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
Poids en ordre de marche : 51 000 kg
Hauteur de travail : 23 m
Démolition du centre d’intervention de Nancy-Joffre.
Pays : France 🇫🇷
Région : Grand Est (Lorraine)
Département : Meurthe-et-Moselle (54)
Ville : Nancy (54000)
Quartier : Nancy Centre
Adresse : 22, boulevard Joffre
Fonction : Autre
Construction : 1991
Démolition : 2025
Permis de démolir n° PD 54 395 24 00018
▻ Délivré le 26/08/2024
Niveaux : R+5
Hauteur : 32,00 m
Surface de plancher : 6 889 m²
Superficie du terrain : 2 289 m²
Scene captured during a day trip to the Waterloopbos in the Netherlands: angles and reflection shape the Delta Works experimental setup in this open-air civil engineering laboratory.
View of the Tyne Bridge roadway nearing completion, 25 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/22).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
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On Explore/Flickr Top 500, May 7, 2009
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It was mid morning as the train zooms past this area of Rioveggio -- in Monzuno, part of the province of Bologna. This was a hasty shot, composed in less than 2 seconds -- not really so bad. The train was southwest bound, and the mid morning sun highlighted the foggy mountain side.
Rioveggio, Monzuno
Bologna, Italy
Note on Geotags: When I place a geotag, it is as accurate as it can be. You can use the coordinates for your future travels. If you have a GPS device, you can just home on it and you'll see what's on the photo.
Scenic view of the historic Menai Suspension Bridge connecting Anglesey to mainland Wales, with stone towers, steel cables, and lush green hills in the background
On Explore/Flickr Top 500, Aug. 30, 2008
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After so many years, the Sears Tower in Chicago, will finally meet its match -- and quite close to it literally. The building under construction to the left is the Trump Tower, soon to be one of the tallest in Chicago and the rest of the American continent. Upon completion, the The Trump Tower will also surpass the 400 meter mark, but slightly shorter than that of the Sears Tower. The Chicago Spire, which has also started construction, will soon top out these two towers, and will be the tallest in North America.
Shot taken early evening from the John Hancock Center observatory.
Chicago, Illinois
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Thanks to rainer w. for pointing it out.
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View of the Tyne Bridge towers under construction, 6 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/20).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
Scene captured during a day trip to the Waterloopbos in the Netherlands: Rotterdam recreated on a 1:10 scale with the Noordereiland on the right, for a hydraulic engineering experiment.
Radford Railway Viaduct.
Crossing the canal at 45 degrees this five arch viaduct remains a handsome example of mid 1800's civil engineering, and the bricklayers' and stone-cutters' art...
Creator: Francis Bedford (1816 - 1894)
Date: c. 1880
Format: Albumen print
Collection: National Media Museum Collection
Inventory no: 1990-5037_B1_0997
A photographic view across the Menai suspension bridge in Bangor, North Wales. Built by one of England's greatest civil engineers, Thomas Telford (1757 - 1834), construction began in 1819 and the bridge opened for traffic in 1826. It crosses the Menai Straits between Bangor and Anglesey.
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A view along Newcastle Quayside showing the Tyne Bridge under construction, 9 February 1928 (TWAM ref. DX57/1/31).
The postcard is unused.
This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places and events they show can give us an insight into the past, documenting the landscape, the fashions, the way we lived. Some postcards are unused but others tell us something about the people who bought them, through the messages they wrote. They can give us a fascinating glimpse into people’s lives.
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View along the Tyne Bridge as work on its roadway continues, 18 May 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/18).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
To create it's award winning "Festival Headland", over £100 million of funding was secured and Blackpool seafront was regenerated over a seven year period; with it receiving national recognition for civil engineering excellence. The development used leading scientific techniques to generate the optimum design in sea defence to help combat climate change, whilst at the same time boosting Blackpool's tourism economy.
** [On a personal note, I have to say that it certainly seems to be money well spent too. It definitely is a wonderful sight to see nowadays.]
A view from Gateshead of the Tyne Bridge under construction, 9 February 1928 (TWAM ref. DX57/1/32).
The postcard is unused.
This set celebrates the many postcards in our collections. The people, places and events they show can give us an insight into the past, documenting the landscape, the fashions, the way we lived. Some postcards are unused but others tell us something about the people who bought them, through the messages they wrote. They can give us a fascinating glimpse into people’s lives.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
River Wear Commission employees constructing Roker Pier, 29 October 1886 (TWAM ref. 3768/8).
This set of images relates to Roker Pier, Sunderland and is taken from a scrapbook kept by Henry Hay Wake, chief engineer to the River Wear Commission.
Henry Wake designed Roker Pier and also oversaw its construction from beginning to end. The Pier' s foundation stone was laid in September 1885 and it was formally opened on 23 September 1903. The Pier is 2,800 feet long and was built of Aberdeen granite and concrete cement at a total cost of £290,000.
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A new bridge under construction over the Saint Johns River at DeLand where Highway 44 crosses the river. Shot in digital infrared.
Race Track Reconstruction at Portland International Raceway.. Flooding the main straight to look for ponding and paving imperfections.
View of the Tyne Bridge towers under construction, 19 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/21).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
The Pont du Gard was built by the Romans around AD50. It is an aqueduct and part of a system to supply water from the source of the Eure to the city of Nimes, over a distance of 50Km with a vertical drop of only 17 metres...an astonishing civil engineering feat. The Pont du Gard is 48 metres high and has a span of 275 metres. Built in 3 tiers, it crosses the river Gardon at its narrowest point. An incredible and awe-inspiring structure.
Pylon and stairs at the new fixed bridge being built over the Saint Johns River in Volusia County, Florida.
The Down line at Bloxwich has been lifted in preparation for relaying to increase line speed. It's hard to imagine that just over a week ago there was a level crossing at this location
View along the Tyne Bridge as it nears completion, 25 September 1928 (TWAM ref. 3730/15/23).
The Tyne Bridge is one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. These photographs were taken by James Bacon & Sons of Newcastle and document its construction from March 1927 to October 1928. They belonged to James Geddie, who was Chief Assistant Engineer on the construction of the Bridge with Dorman, Long & Co. Ltd. of Middlesbrough.
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.
Best viewed Original size (1280 x 853 pixels).
An unidentifiable Class 25 in charge of a civil engineering train; location unknown - c.1984.
Any suggestion where this image was made would be useful.
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© 2020 - 53A Models of Hull Collection. Scanned from the original 35mm colour negative; photograph by Richard Czyzewski.
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