#UrbanEnvironment

2026-01-04

1955 Urban Professional in Mid-century America

The image portrays a man dressed in business attire with a briefcase, suggesting he is an urban professional from the mid-20th century. He appears to be about to enter his vehicle on what seems like a cold day given the snow-covered ground and bare trees visible in the background.

The text above the photo reads "it's a club in the sky for the man of affairs," which implies that this image is part of an advertisement or editorial piece from April 1955.
It suggests exclusivity associated with urban life during those times, possibly indicating membership to certain clubs where professional success was key.

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#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #mid-centurymodern #vintagecar #businessattire #briefcase #urbanenvironment #snow-coveredground

1955 Urban Professional in Mid-century America

The image portrays a man dressed in business attire with a briefcase, suggesting he is an urban professional from the mid-20th century. He appears to be about to enter his vehicle on what seems like a cold day given the snow-covered ground and bare trees visible in the background.

The text above the photo reads "it's a club in the sky for the man of affairs," which implies that this image is part of an advertisement or editorial piece from April 1955.
It suggests exclusivity associated with urban life during those times, possibly indicating membership to certain clubs where professional success was key.
2025-12-15

F.E. Newman & Son [1914 Dec.]
Bain News Service
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. | Photograph shows Fred Newman, father of murder victim Eugene Newman. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2011 and New York Times, July 24 and Dec. 20, 1914)

#Photograph #Newspaper #Murder #EugeneNewman #Flickr #FENewman #MurderVictim #BainNewsService #UrbanEnvironment #Newman #glassnegatives #news #photography #Fred
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The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring two individuals standing in front of a building. The man on the left is taller and dressed in a dark, long overcoat, dark trousers, and a dark hat. He has his hands in his pockets and is standing with a composed posture. The man on the right is shorter and dressed in a lighter, patterned overcoat, light-colored trousers, and a light-colored hat. He also has his hands in his pockets and appears to be slightly leaning forward. Both individuals are wearing formal attire typical of early 20th-century fashion. In the background, there are other individuals walking and a building with large windows and a brick facade. The photograph has a caption at the top that reads "F. E. Newman & Son," and a number "3325-14" is written on the right side of the image. The overall setting appears to be an urban environment.
2025-12-06

American University. Beirut, (A.U.B.). Campus showing old and new medical bldg's [approximately 1920 to 1933]
American Colony (Jerusalem). Photo Department
1 negative : glass, dry plate ; 5 x 7 in.

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, which makes it the twelfth-largest city in the Levant region and the sixteenth-largest in the Arab world. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.

Jerusalem is a city in the Southern Levant, on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their capital city; Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there, while Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power. Neither claim is widely recognised internationally.

#AmericanUniversity #Jerusalem #Photography #Architecture #Urban #AmericanUniversityBeirut #MedicalBuildings #Cityscape #Early20thCentury #UrbanEnvironment #Beirut #Photograph #Lebanon #photography #AmericanUniversityofBeirut(A.U.B.)
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The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a panoramic view of a cityscape. The scene appears to be from a historical period, judging by the architectural styles and the quality of the photograph. The image shows a mix of residential and possibly institutional buildings with varying roof designs, some with flat roofs and others with pitched roofs. The buildings are closely packed together, and there are trees interspersed throughout the area, providing a sense of greenery amidst the urban environment. 

In the foreground, there is a prominent building with a tower and a sloped roof, which could be a church or a significant public building, given its distinct architectural features. The road in the image is lined with trees and appears to be a main thoroughfare, with a few vehicles visible, indicating that the photo was taken before the widespread use of automobiles. 

In the background, the city extends towards the sea, which is visible on the left side of the image. The coastline is dotted with more buildings, and further in the distance, there are hills or mountains, adding depth to the landscape. The sky is overcast, with a cloudy appearance, which gives the image a somewhat somber tone. The overall composition suggests a bustling yet orderly urban setting, possibly in the early 20th century.
Sim Barrsimbarr@c.im
2025-11-16

Camilo José Vergara, Chilean-born, New York based photographer creates Timeline Photo Series that reflect the changing environment of poorer segregated urban areas in America. These photos are of 65 East 125th St, Harlem from 1977 to 2016.

In his own words: "I feel that a people's past, including their accomplishments, aspirations + failures, are reflected less in the faces of those who live in these neighborhoods than in the material, built environment in which they move + modify over time.'

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2025-11-16

1971 Aerial Cityscape, Foggy Day

This image shows an aerial view of a dense urban area shrouded in fog.
The buildings are mostly obscured by the mist, with only their outlines visible.

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#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #aerialcityscape #downtownskyline #fog #skyscrapers #urbanenvironment

1971 Aerial Cityscape, Foggy Day

This image shows an aerial view of a dense urban area shrouded in fog.
The buildings are mostly obscured by the mist, with only their outlines visible.
Aliyesha.comaliyesha
2025-11-03

दिल्ली में जहरीली हवा पर भड़का सुप्रीम कोर्ट, पूछा – GRAP को कैसे लागू करेगा प्रशासन?

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PrettyBuildingsmacst
2025-07-08

This is located in the Monti neighborhood of and features sculpted hills and stars that reference the coat of arms of the area. I love how seamlessly the fountain is integrated into the sidewalk, giving the impression it has stood there, immovable, for ages. 1927

A stone fountain featuring three stacked hills adorned with star motifs. Water cascades from several stars into carved stone basins positioned at the base of the hills.
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

Finally, this is a #ToucanCrossing [Two can cross] for use by both #pedestrians and #cyclists. Fun trivia fact: if you take the path to right, you will get to the #UKMetOffice in a couple of minutes.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #UK #Biking #Bicycle #Infrastructure #Engineering #UrbanEnvironment

Toucan road crossing
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

This is good #HighwayEngineering – cyclists have their own dedicated #TrafficLights, so that they can cross five lanes of traffic in safety.

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Cycle-crossing for a main road
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

The safest way to cross a busy four-lane dual carriageway is to use a cycle and food #bridge.

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Cycle and footbridge over a dual carriageway
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

A level shared section, again with the main road well separated from non-motor vehicle users.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #UK #Biking #Bicycle #Infrastructure #Engineering #UrbanEnvironment

Shared foot and cycle path with large green area separating it from motorists
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

Another uphill section and so it’s a good idea not only to separate the motor traffic from #cyclists but also #pedestrians. Cycles often bomb down here at high speeds and so that’s another good reason to have separate zones for #walkers.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #UK #Biking #Bicycle #Infrastructure #Engineering #UrbanEnvironment

Uphill section with separate cycle and foot lanes
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

This old #MasonryArtch #bridge was especially widened by having a #SharedPath attached to it so that there’s a wall between busy motor traffic lanes and #cyclists and #pedestrians. I believe this work won an award for #CyclingInfrastructure.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #UK #Biking #Bicycle #Infrastructure #Engineering #UrbanEnvironment

Side extension to a bridge to accommodate a shared cycle and foot path
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

Later, the two #paths merge onto a shared section once more but it’s well away from an parallel road.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #UK #Biking #Bicycle #Infrastructure #Engineering #UrbanEnvironment

Shared motor traffic-free cycle and foot path
Khurram Wadee ✅mkwadee@mastodon.org.uk
2025-04-23

Further along, there is a completely motor traffic free section where the foot and #cyclepaths run along side each other for nearly 1 km. There’s plenty of room for all here.

#MyWork #MyPhoto #CCBYSA #Android #Spring #UK #Biking #Bicycle #Infrastructure #Engineering #UrbanEnvironment

Wide segregated cycle and foot paths

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