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queenslander-house.jpgQueenslander In the New Farm, Queensland, 2020.jpg

Queenslander In the New Farm, Queensland, 2020

KgboCC BY-SA 4.0
federation-house.jpg59 Ramsay Street Haberfield Spring 079-M.jpg

An example of the influence of Arts and Crafts style on Federation Architecture in Haberfield NSW Australia

RuwoltjCC BY-SA 3.0
construction-qld.jpgConstruction of Sorano House, 8 Hamilton Street, Kangaroo Point, Queensland, May 2023, 01.jpg

Construction of Sorano House, 8 Hamilton Street, Kangaroo Point, Queensland, May 2023

KgboCC BY-SA 4.0
termite-soldier.jpgNest of Formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus).jpgUnknownPublic domain
brick-wall.jpgCommon hop on former factory wall, Ursus (Warsaw), 2024-07-20.jpg

Climbing plant Humulus lupulus on the outer wall of a former factory hall of the Ursus tractor factory in Warsaw. The weathered brick wall and the rusty gate fragment are remnants of the site's industrial past. At the time of the photograph

RadomianinCC BY-SA 4.0
melbourne-apartments.jpgNorthern Swanston Street.jpg

Swanston Street, Melbourne, looking north from RMIT University Building 80.

CanleyCC BY-SA 4.0
bushfire-smoke.jpgBushfire in Prospect Hill.jpg

Grass and shrubs all charred in Prospect Hill Pine Forest (January 2020), after the fire in New Years Eve.

MeganesiaCC BY-SA 4.0
weatherboard.jpg1 Weatherboard cottage-1.jpg

cottage, Springwood, Blue Mts, NSW, Australia

Sardaka (talk) 08:59, 27 January 2015 (UTC)CC BY 3.0
sydney-terraces.jpgTerrace houses Paddington 001.jpg

Terrace houses, Ormond Street, Paddington, Sydney

SardakaCC BY-SA 4.0
roof-tiles.jpgTerracotta tiles.jpg

An old house in Kadur with terracotta tiles

Shyamal L.CC0
gutter.jpgDownspout (43647598595).jpg

water coming out of a drainpipe A sunset that will make your heart melt.

oatsy40 from LondonCC BY 2.0
concrete-foundation.jpgSt Mark's Episcopal Cathedral foundation under construction with men working and two tru-mix cement trucks pouring concrete (SEATTLE 2750).jpg

Caption on image: MCH. 4, 1929. A-1225-5. Arthur Brown, Jr.-- E. Frere Champney. Architects. San Francisco, California. S. Mark's Cathedral. Seattle, Washington. Henry & McFee, Contractors. Seattle, Washington. H.M. Warner. PH Coll 42.

H.M. WarnerPublic domain
cracked-masonry.jpgSurvey of Earthquake Fault Trace map - Masterton Earthquake (June 24 1942) (18749413649).jpg

On June 24, 1942, a large earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit the Wairarapa region of New Zealand. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks were felt from Auckland to Dunedin. The earthquake was centred near Masterton, and th

Archives New Zealand from New ZealandCC BY-SA 2.0
balcony.jpgAUS Melbourne, Boroondara, Burwood Road 031.jpg

In der City of Boroondara, Melbourne, Victoria, Australien.

-wuppertalerCC BY 4.0
heritage-house.jpgAustins Ferry Heritage 2023.jpg

Sandstone small building nipaluna / Hobart

Michael CoghlanCC BY-SA 2.0
cyclone-damage.jpgStateLibQld 2 189291 Damage to the O'Connell's house in Cairns caused by a cyclone, 1927.jpg

Damage to the O'Connell's house in Cairns caused by a cyclone, 1927. Part of the roof of the O'Connell's house has been blown off during the cyclone. (description supplied with photograph).

UnknownPublic domain
stormwater-pit.jpgDrain runoff in Kharkiv.jpg

Drain runoff in Kharkiv. Early spring

Канопус КиляPublic domain
site-inspection.jpgQueensland State Archives 3095 Bridge Board inspection of the site of north anchor pier Brisbane 27 June 1934.png

Bridge Board inspection of the site of north anchor pier, Brisbane. (Story Bridge construction - photograph includes Mr Jenkins, Mr Coulter, Mr Holt, Mr Kemp, Mr Brigden, Mr Story and Dr Bradfield.)

Lands Department, Survey Office, Cartographic Branch, Photographic SectionPublic domain
timber-frame.jpgKirchspiel, Rödder, Mäusescheune -- 2014 -- 2915-19.jpg

Mäusescheune, Rödder, Kirchspiel, Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyThe mouse barn in the Rödder hamlet is a field barn. It stands entirely on striking pyramid-shaped stone bases with protruding collars. The bases provide protection ag

Dietmar RabichCC BY-SA 4.0
cavity-brick.jpgPartially-filled Cavity wall tie shape diagram.png

Partially-filled Cavity wall tie

SweeteanCC BY-SA 4.0
high-rise-apartments.jpgBRISBANE-New Farm from Galloways Hill 1909 A554 (44789053364).jpg

QSA Item ID 435739 View this and other original records at the Queensland State Archives: <a href="http://www.archivessearch.qld.gov.au/Search/SeriesDetails.aspx?SeriesId=189" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Series ID 189</a> Brisbane

Queensland State Archives from Runcorn, Queensland, AustraliaPublic domain
reactive-clay.jpgPolygonal cracks in drought-dried soil near La Guardia, Margarita Island, Venezuela.jpg

Close view of polygonal cracks and curled flakes in drought-dried clay soil near La Guardia, Margarita Island, Venezuela.

WilfredorCC0
corrugated-iron.jpgStateLibQld 1 203676 Land Commissioner's home in Ingham, Queensland, ca. 1900.jpg

Land Commissioner's home in Ingham, Queensland, ca. 1900 This wooden, gable roofed cottage belonged to the land commissioner. (Description supplied with photograph) The corrugated iron roof has decorative finials and the house has an encirc

UnknownPublic domain
clay-brick-house.jpgThe Family and house at 'Attercliffe’, Punchbowl, NSW.jpg

Notes: A family poses at their home - 'Attercliffe'. The bed sheet at the left side, was used in the associated portrait group photo. The house appears to be in the Australian Federation style, 1900-1910. Attercliffe is also an industrial s

Blue Mountains Library, Local StudiesCC BY-SA 2.0
sydney-skyline-housing.jpg197, 199, 201 Albion Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales.jpg

197, 199, 201 Albion Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales is listed on the New South Wales Heritage Register

CollywollyCC BY-SA 4.0
melbourne-terrace.jpgMelbournia terrace drummond street carlton.jpg

Melbournia Terrace. Drummond Street, Carlton.

Biatch at English WikipediaPublic domain
roof-space.jpgThai Gallery, 26 - 32 Friar Street, Worcester (3920782300).jpg

A Thai restaurant in 26 - 32 Friar Street in Worcester. <a href="http://www.thaigallery.co.uk/worcester/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Thai Gallery</a> at <a href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-488797-26-32-worceste

Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United KingdomCC BY 2.0