Meyersdale Public Library - Photographs

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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Beginning construction on the Western Maryland Viaduct
Beginning construction on the Western Maryland Viaduct
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Railroad viaducts, Railroad construction workers, Lint, Calvin, Rubright, Frank, Werner, John, Arnold, Joseph
Construction is taking place on the Western Maryland Viaduct near the Casselman River. Three men stand on the structure, and four men stand beside a machine unrolling cable. Transcribed from the back: '1. Calvin Lint, 2. Frank Rubright, 3. ?, 4. ?, 5. John Werner, 6. Joseph Arnold, 7. ?.' 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
Berkley's Mill Band
Berkley's Mill Band
Wilkam, Stanley, Shultz, Gilbert, Baker, Bill, Boyer, Harvey, Shultz, Russell, Baker, Coney, Ebought, Bill, Brine, Birl, Malion, Rick
Trees are in the background, and a grassy area is where seven men of the Berkley's Mill Band are standing with assorted brass instruments. Three men are sitting with assorted brass instruments, and two men are seated with a bass drum and a snare drum. Transcribed from the back 'Berkleymill Band, 1909. Stanley Wilkam, Gilbert Shultz, Bill Baker, Harvey Boyer, Russell Shultz, Coney Baker, Bill Ebought [Ebaugh?], Birl Brine, Rick Malion.’ 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
Berlin baseball team
Berlin baseball team
United States-Pennsylvania-Berlin, Baseball, Baseball players, Athletes
The Berlin baseball team had nine players. The uniform tops were long sleeved with dark collars, and their black and white socks were pulled up to meet pants that came just below the knee. ‘Berlin’ was printed across the front of the shirt. All wore baseball hats, and some held baseball mitts. Two men in black suits with bowler hats, and one man in a white shirt, vest, and bowler hat, joined the team on the field. Transcribed from the back 'Many thanks for the card received some time ago. Hello Grace. We certainly miss you at the store. Miss Grace Philson E.E. Pittsburgh. Pa. C.H. Rowe Co.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Billiard table
Billiard table
Billiards
Windows in this room are from the ceiling to the floor, and are covered with curtains just as long. A few pictures are on the wall, and the billiard table in the middle of the room sits on a rough carpet. 3 1/2 x3 1/2 in. glass negative.
Billy Thomas Bungard and Jimmie Bungard leaning against a building
Billy Thomas Bungard and Jimmie Bungard leaning against a building
Bungard, Billy Thomas, Bungard, Jimmie, Houses
Two-year-old Billy is standing under a paned window of a wooden building. He leans against the building in his light colored coat. Standing in the grass, he has on dark buckle shoes. Jimmie is wearing knickerbockers with long stockings, and high laced shoes. His jacket has a sailor type collar with a scarf tied under it, and a belt with two buttons. Transcribed from the back 'Billy Thomas & Jimmie Bungard. May 13, 1923.' 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Billy Thomas Bungard and Jimmie Bungard standing barefoot in the grass
Billy Thomas Bungard and Jimmie Bungard standing barefoot in the grass
Bungard, Billy Thomas, Bungard, Jimmie, Houses
Billy Thomas is just two years old as he stands under a six paned window of a wooden house. He has a full head of curly hair, and wears a light colored, long sleeved dress. Both boys are barefoot standing in the grass. Jimmie Bungard is four years old and is dressed in short pants and a top. Transcribed from the back 'Billy Thomas age 2 yrs. Jimmie Bungard age 4 yrs. May 13, 1923.' 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Billy Thomas Bungard standing in the grass
Billy Thomas Bungard standing in the grass
Bungard, Billy Thomas, Houses
Neatly dressed in a light colored, long sleeved belted outfit, Billy has on shoes and socks. He has curly hair to his shoulders. He stands in the grass beside a wooden building. Transcribed from the back 'Billy Thomas Bungard age 2 yrs. May 13, 1923.' 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Bird's eye view of Meyersdale from Saylor Hill
Bird's eye view of Meyersdale from Saylor Hill
Saylor Hill, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale
This bird’s eye view of Meyersdale from Saylor Hill shows a dip in the mountain range in the distance. Transcribed from the front 'Birds’ eye-view of Meyersdale, Pa. from Saylor Hill.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Black bull by barn
Black bull by barn
Bulls, Horses, Barns, Emert, Vincent, Saylor, John, Schrock, Earl, Saylor, Emert
A black bull and a man stand facing each other. A lady and two children stand by the smaller brick shed of the large wooden barn. Wearing a derby hat with a light jacket, a man pauses by his wagon while holding the reins of his two white horses. It is a large barnyard, and other cattle are behind a fenced area. Transcribed from the front '1908.' Transcribed from the back 'Vincent Emert, John Saylor, Earl Schrock, Emert Saylor.' 7 1/8 x 5 in. black and white photograph.
Boy and tall tree
Boy and tall tree
Children, Trees
The branches have been cut from a tree, and a rope is attached at the top to pull it down. The boy in a white shirt and pants with suspenders is very close to the base of the tree. 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Boy and wicker chair
Boy and wicker chair
Children, Portrait photographs
The young boy rested his hand on a decorative wicker chair. He dressed in knickerbockers with dark stockings and high shoes. He added a white shirt, tie, and a double breasted suit jacket with a handkerchief in the pocket. His hair was combed neatly to the side, and he looked straight ahead. 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Boys with tree and rock background
Boys with tree and rock background
Children, Portrait photographs, Tintypes
A boy in a light colored jacket with corded trim, knickerbockers, dark stockings and high top shoes, leans against a fake rock for this portrait photograph. A painted background with a tall leafy tree stands behind him. The young boy to his left is in a dark buttoned jacket, white shirt, knickerbockers, dark stockings, and high top shoes. Both boys are wearing beret type hats. 3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. black and white tintype photograph.
Brick house with large corner tower on Center and Broadway Streets, Meyersdale, Pa.
Brick house with large corner tower on Center and Broadway Streets, Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, houses, towers
Five workers are standing on the porch of a huge house. Two are out front, and one has a long beard and derby. Located on the corner of Center and Broadway, it features a large corner turret. A street light hangs from the wires. This house is still standing and the current address is 251 Broadway Street in Meyersdale. Transcribed from the back 'House corner of Center and Broadway.' 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. black and white photograph.
Bright-eyed baby in wicker chair
Bright-eyed baby in wicker chair
Infants
This bright-eyed baby is in a long flowing white dress. The child is tiny in the large, decorative wicker chair. 2 3/3 x 5 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Broadway tennis court
Broadway tennis court
Tennis courts, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale
Holding their tennis rackets, four ladies pause beside a net for a photo. Two of the ladies wear long dark dresses, one wears a long light skirt with a light top, and the other has a dark skirt with a white top. Two houses are seen in the background, and several people sit on the steps. Transcribed from the album page ‘Broadway Core.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Buggy in the distance
Buggy in the distance
Carriages & coaches, Houses, Dirt roads
The tracks in the dirt road show it was well traveled. A lone buggy was in the distance, and trees lined the sidewalk on both sides of the street. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Buggy in the distance on dirt road
Buggy in the distance on dirt road
Carriages & coaches, Dirt roads
The tracks in the dirt road show it was well traveled. A lone buggy was in the distance, and trees lined the sidewalk on both sides of the street. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Buhl & Gatesman Distillery
Buhl & Gatesman Distillery
Buhl & Gatesman Distillery, Distilling industry
This wintry scene shows the Buhl & Gatesman Distillery. The dirt road is cleared to the large building and house, but deep snow covers the surrounding area. The distillery was located on Keystone Street in Meyersdale. 3 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. glass negative.
Calm baby in a wicker seat
Calm baby in a wicker seat
Infants
This baby is propped in front of a large flowered pillow in a wicker chair. The baby is wearing a white dress with a gathered lace collar, and is covered with a blanket. Hair is just starting to grow. 5 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Calves and broken fence
Calves and broken fence
Cattle, Cows
The broken part of the fence has been repaired with wire strung across, so the calves are safe from the river beyond the fence. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.