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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Habel and Phillips store at 149 Center Street, Meyersdale, Pa.
Habel and Phillips store at 149 Center Street, Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Grocery stores
Mr. Habel and Ward Dull stand on the steps at their storefront at 149 Center St. in Meyersdale. Windows show ‘Dutch cleanser’, ‘Golden Rod’, ‘tin pails’, and ‘tomatoes.’ A ‘Second National Bank’ sign is visible. Transcribed from the back ‘Habel & Phillips Store. Mr. Habel & Ward Dull.’ 5 x 3 in. black and white postcard.
Infant on fur throw
Infant on fur throw
Infants
A furry throw is a comfortable seat for this baby in a very full white dress with long sleeves. The dress is pulled in around the neck and tied in back. 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Red Bridge at Howard Miller Farm
Red Bridge at Howard Miller Farm
Red Bridge, Street railroads, Miller, Howard
The conductor, wearing a long overcoat and uniform hat, stands in front of a stopped street car. The Red Bridge crosses the Casselman River near the Howard Miller farm. It is a steel bridge with vertical girders supporting horizontal beams over the top, and angled girders implanted in the rocks on the ends for more support. Transcribed from the front 'P & M St. Ry. Red Bridge.’ Transcribed from the back 'River Bridge, Meyersdale. At Howard Miller Farm. Building in back, Yutzy's.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Street car by home of Dennis Yoder
Street car by home of Dennis Yoder
Yoder, Dennis, Street railroads, Houses
The street car is stopped on the tracks by Dennis Yoder’s home; a two story frame house with a front porch. The power rod extends skyward from the top of the elevated section of the car. Gears can be seen through the front windows, and a single round headlight is centered on the front of the car. The side of the car has a row of windows, and a worker leans near the door. A conductor in a uniform stands with a man in a suit jacket, overalls, and a derby hat. On the opposite side is the railroad crossing sign, and a view of the town. Transcribed from the front 'Street car Dennis Yoder Home.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Street car off the track in Boynton
Street car off the track in Boynton
United States-Pennsylvania-Boynton, Street railroads, Bridges
It was a harrowing day with a street car going off the track in Boynton. The rear wheels remain on the track, as the main part of the car hangs over the side. Many workers are standing in the windows of the car, and on the tracks. One man sits on top of the car. Inside, three conductors lean out of the windows. In the background is the bridge over Piney Run. Transcribed from the back 'At Boynton, bridge in back over Piney Run.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white postcard.
Young lady in striped dress
Young lady in striped dress
Portrait photographs, Women
Her stance, with head held high, shoulders straight, and arms behind her back, gives a look of determination. Her hair is full and softly pulled back. She chose a long striped dress with capped short sleeves over long sleeves, and a high necked collar. She wore a locket. 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. black and white postcard.