James V. Brown Library - Lycoming County Digital Photo Archive

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Over two thousand (2,000) local historical photographs, drawings and images of old Lycoming County, PA. can be found here. Images are shown in a small version for browsing or as a full size image for detail.

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Agnes Almy, January 1886

Portraits, Children

Agnes Almy, January 1886

August Belmont Jr., New York

Portraits, Young adults

August Belmont Jr., New York

Gallery of Mayors--No. 11: James S. Foresman

Mayors, Portraits, Men

Gallery of Mayors--No. 11: James S. Foresman. Caption reads: "James S. Foresman, mayor [of Williamsport] from 1888 to 1890, met the test of directing the municipal affairs of the city during one of the most trying times in its history, for it was during his term of office that there occurred the June 1 flood of 1889, with its vast destruction and disaster to the lumber industry."

Gallery of Mayors--No. 12: William G. Elliott

Portraits, Mayors, Men

Gallery of Mayors--No. 12: William G. Elliott, 1893–1896. Caption reads: "William G. Elliott, Williamsport's twelfth mayor, left his name in the records of the city as the builder of the Academy of Music, popular place of entertainment in its day. Converted into an office building, it is today known as the Elliot Block. It stands at West Fourth and Pine Streets. Elected in 1893 and serving until 1895, he brought to his position a wide variety of experience in business affairs, in Williamsport and elsewhere."

Gallery of Mayors--No. 13: James Mansel

Mayors, Portraits

Gallery of Mayors--No. 13: James Mansel, 1896–1899. Caption reads: "Thirteenth position on the list of those who have served as mayors of Williamsport was held by James Mansel. A native of Lycoming County, he won for himself an established place in the lumber industry, going into business for himself and becoming successful. His election for the term extending from 1896 to 1899 was due to his standing as a Prohibition advocate."

Gallery of Mayors--No. 14: Samuel Norris Williams

Mayors, Portraits

Gallery of Mayors--No. 14: Samuel Norris Williams, 1899–1902. Caption reads: "Samuel Norris Williams, elected in 1899 and serving until 1902, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was prominent in the lumber industry for many years and was one of the men responsible for establishing the Lycoming Rubber Company, later the Williamsport Branch of the United States Rubber Company. He served in council before becoming mayor."

Gallery of Mayors--No. 15: John F. Laedlein

Mayors, Portraits

Gallery of Mayors--No. 15: John F. Laedlein, 1902–1905. Caption reads: "John F. Laedlein, who served as Williamsport's mayor from 1902-1905 was engaged in the real estate and insurance businees, He was active in civic affairs and was especially prominent in fraternal circles."