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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Casselman River and Saylor Hill
Casselman River, Rivers, Saylor Hill, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Houses
The distinct shape of Saylor Hill can be seen above the Casselman River. Homes were built at different levels on Saylor Hill, and roads wound up around the hill. 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. color postcard.
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Child on Broadway Street sidewalk in Meyersdale
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Houses
A child is playing on the sidewalk on Broadway Street. The street is lined with homes and leafless trees. Transcribed from the album page ‘Broadway-St.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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C.W. Truxal residence
Houses, Truxal House, Rowe House, American Legion, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale
The Truxal house has three stories. The second floor has a rounded center with three windows. On the third floor, there is a rounded section with three windows and a turret. Along the side of the house, a chimney with a sectioned top rises high above the house. Transcribed from the album page ‘CW Truxal Residence.’ The Truxal/Rowe house still stands and is currently the American Legion building located at 413 Grant Street in Meyersdale. Related images: 97.43.1d, 97.43.1ev, 97.43.1de. 4 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Four people in front of J.M. Olinger's porch
Houses, Men, Women
At J.M. Olinger's residence, four people stand by the porch. A young man in a top coat and bowler hat rests against the porch post with his hand on his hip. The lady on the top step has a long stole around the neck of her light jacket, and her skirt is dark. The other two ladies are in dark outfits. All are wearing hats. Transcribed from the album page ‘JM Olinger Residence.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Four women and a man sitting on J.M. Olinger's porch
Houses, Men, Women
Four ladies sit on the steps at J.M. Olinger's home. They are joined by a gentleman in a light colored jacket, high top tied shoes and a bowler hat. The ladies, with their stoles, have warm jackets, gloves, and hats with flowers and feathers. Transcribed from the album page ‘JM Olinger Residence.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Four women resting at W.B. Cook's residence after a bicycle ride
Women, Houses, Bicycles
After a bicycle ride, four ladies stop by W.B. Cook's residence to rest. They sit on the ground by a trellis that is along the side of the house. White dresses are worn by three ladies, and the fourth one chose a dark dress. Transcribed from the album page ‘W.B. Cook Residence.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances and the rosebush
Roses, Women, Houses
In an ankle length two piece outfit and high heeled shoes, Frances smiles happily while she stands by the rosebush. Behind her is a large two story brick house with a second story porch. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet. 3 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Frances in the summer sun
Women, Houses
The windows in the house are open on this summer day. Frances steps outside on the brick sidewalk, and squints against the sun as her photograph is taken. She is wearing a white ankle length skirt and a dark top with a white belt and white collar. The identifying names were not in the album, but were transcribed from the album’s accession sheet.5 x 3 in. black and white photograph.
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Horse and rider
Horses, Women, Houses
A horse and rider stand in the yard of a two story house with a picket fence. The lady on the horse is sitting tall with the reins in her hands, ready to ride. She is wearing a dark skirt with a white long sleeved blouse. On her head is a bowler type hat. 3 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. glass negative.
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Horse and rider in front of Rowe House
Houses, Truxal House, Rowe House, American Legion, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Horses
This building has a turret on the viewer’s left side, is three stories high, and has three dormers on the roof of the third floor. The second floor shows a rounded room with windows. The first floor porch is the width of the house, with a wide set of stairs extending from the porch. A horse and rider trot down the dirt road. Rowe House (previously Truxal House). Transcribed from the album page'Now American Legion.' The Truxal/Rowe house still stands and is currently the American Legion building located at 413 Grant Street in Meyersdale. Related images: 97.43.1d, 97.43.1aw, 97.43.1ev. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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House on corner of tree lined street
Houses, Dirt roads
A two story house shaded by rows of trees sits on the corner where two roads meet, divide, and go off in different directions, possibly the corner of Grant and Broadway Streets looking west. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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House with surrounding porch
Houses, Truxal House, Rowe House, American Legion, United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Horses
The porch surrounds the house from one side to the other. The house has a turret room on the third floor. Many windows are seen on the second floor, and two chimneys extend from the roof. The Truxal/Rowe house still stands and is currently the American Legion building located at 413 Grant Street in Meyersdale. Related images: 97.43.1d, 97.43.1de, 97.43.1aw. 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
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In the yard of the white house
Women, Children, Houses
Eight people gathered in the yard of a three story white house. The young boy in a dark suit decided to stand by the picket fence. A younger boy in knickerbockers and a light jacket stood by the mailbox. Behind the mailbox was a tall boy in a dark suit with a dark shirt. In front of him was a small girl in a white knee length dress, holding her hand. In front, a tiny child in a white dress was being supported by a young girl in a dark dress. A lady in a dark skirt and white top with a ribbon around her neck stood to the tall boy’s left. The lady in a long dark skirt and top decorated with buttons moved slightly away from the rest, and stood by the picket fence. 8 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
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Jackson Street in Garrett, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Garrett, Streets, Houses
On the left side of Jackson Street in Garrett, Pa. is a partial sign on a small shack that reads ‘The National Stock Co.' Next door is a barber shop. A large building is past the next house. On the viewer’s right side of the dirt road is a wooden house, and on the telephone pole in front is a ‘Hoke's Scrap’ sign. Past a small shack is a two story building with a second story porch. A young boy leans against the porch wall, and a small girl watches him. A lady in a white dress is crossing the street. The railroad tracks run perpendicular to the street. Transcribed from the front 'Jackson St. Garrett, Pa.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
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Joel Gnagey's Two Houses
Houses
A two story house with a small addition is seen on the viewer’s right. It is partially hidden by trees or bushes that were knocked down in a storm. The home on the left sits slightly in front of the other, and is a single story home, with a front porch that extends around to the right side of the house. Part of the porch was obscured by the damaged bushes or trees. Transcribed from the front 'Dad & Mother lived here. Joel Gnagey two houses.' 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
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Large Georgian brick house as seen from a buggy
Carriages & coaches, Houses
In the foreground, a horse and buggy are traveling on a dirt road. A fence lines the road leading to a two story house. The front of the house features five upstairs windows and a porch. Four windows are on the side of the house facing the road, and on the roof, four chimneys are seen. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
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