Meyersdale Public Library - Photographs

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About This Collection

The Meyersdale Public Library photograph collections contain approximately 2,000 photographs. From the total collection, about 320 will be selected for digitization based on the selection criteria. The photographs that will be selected for online display are significant because they provide a broad overview of life immediately before, during, and after the Progressive Era in the Allegheny Mountains region (mostly Somerset Co., PA & northern Maryland). The photographs capture families & individuals both in portraits and in natural settings, military men, coal mines, mills, railroads, transportation, education, and African American families. Our photographs have been used in Somerset Magazine and in the book "Allegheny Passage Companion, Guide to History & Heritage Along the Trail" by Bill Metzger. Accessibility to the collection will be enhanced because the images will be searchable online. Currently the photographs are accessioned on paper but are not included in our library catalog. Digitization would allow users easy & free access to historical photographs that would otherwise essentially be hidden in a closet.
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Flaugherty Creek
Flaugherty Creek, Streams, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale
Trees and bushes grow near the edge of a rock-filled Flaugherty Creek in Meyersdale, Pa. Homes are seen off in the distance. Transcribed from the front 'view along Falugherty [sic] Creek, Meyersdale, Pa.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. color postcard.
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Flaugherty meets Casselman
Rivers, Streams
Flaugherty Creek flows through Meyersdale, and meets the Casselman River under the bridge on Broadway Street. The waters here are prone to flooding, and often threaten the surrounding property. Transcribed from the front 'Flaugherty Creek & Casselman River. Meeting of the waters, Meyersdale, Pa.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in black and white postcard.
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Meeting of the brooks, The Glenn
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Streams, Rivers
The Casselman River and Flaugherty Creek join together here at the meeting of the brooks. The water flows through the rocks and boulders forming some small rapids. Transcribed from the front 'Meeting of the brooks, The Glenn, Meyersdale, Pa. Photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
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Peaceful view of Flaugherty Creek in Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Streams, Rivers, Flaugherty Creek
Plenty of rocks in all sizes have the water dammed in pools. Trees and shrubs line the waterway. Transcribed from the front 'Flaugherty Creek, Allegheny Mts. Meyersdale, Pa. photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
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Stream trickling downhill
Streams
A small stream winds past young trees as it trickles down a hill. A home is visible at the top of the hill. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Train behind a small winding creek
Railroad cars, Streams
A train is seen steaming across a small culvert. It has a barrel type front with a small cab for the engineer. The small creek winding down the hill joins the Casselman River. A wooden rail fence surrounds a small section of trees where the creek runs. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Trout stream in Elk Lick, Pa.
Streams, United States-Pennsylvania-Salisbury
The trout stream in Elk Lick, Pa. may take some time to get to, as the stream flows through a bramble of fallen trees and bushes. Transcribed from the front 'Trout stream, Elk Lick, Pa.' Transcribed from the back 'Thanks for the beautiful card. Ida. Dorsey Lint, Jennerstown, Pa.' Local note: Salisbury was once called Elk Lick. 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
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An unidentified waterway in Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Rivers, Streams
This is either the Casselman River or Flaugherty Creek. The river is not identified on the postcard. It is a peaceful waterway with a grass and tree lined shore. In the background is a utility pole. Transcribed from the front 'Photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
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White water stream
Streams
It is a forlorn scene, with small twisted bare trees, rocks, and swirling water. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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