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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B & O Trestle in West Salisbury, Pa.
B & O Trestle in West Salisbury, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-West Salisbury, Railroads, Railroad bridges
The trestle winds in a wide curve and three men are standing on it. Debris is scattered at the base of the trestle, and part of a rail is standing in the debris. A section of tracks is in the foreground, and off in a distance is a barn. Transcribed from the back 'B & O Trestle near West Salisbury, Pa.' 4 1/4 x 4 in. black and white photograph.
Charlie and Harry Cook on stone blocks at Werner’s Bridge
Charlie and Harry Cook on stone blocks at Werner’s Bridge
Werner’s Bridge, Bridges, Cook, Charlie, Cook, Harry, Railroad bridges, bridges
Charlie Cook stands on the bottom stone block at Werner’s Bridge, wearing a light coat over his suit, and holding onto his bowler hat. Harry Cook sits four blocks up from Charlie, and is also in a suit and bowler hat. A telephone pole is seen behind Charlie. Transcribed from the album page ‘Same.’ 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Clear view of a completed Western Maryland Viaduct in Meyersdale, Pa.
Clear view of a completed Western Maryland Viaduct in Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Bridges, Railroad bridges, Western Maryland Viaduct
This scenic view shows the Western Maryland Viaduct in the distance with a train crossing the bridge. Transcribed from the back '317 N. Lucas Dear Cousin: We have a very nice snow that fell today. This will spoil the skating for a while. Most everyone was skating. The Iowa River runs thru the city. They also flooded the tennis courts at the university. Jane Adams of the Hull House is to speak Sunday at Vesper Services, anxious to hear her. Am E.J.C. Mr. Dorsey Lint 307 Park Ave. Johnstown, Penna.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
A complete view of the railroad bridge near Sand Patch
A complete view of the railroad bridge near Sand Patch
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Bridges, Railroad bridges, Railroad tracks, Railroads, Sand Patch
This view of a railroad bridge shows huge concrete structures supporting the rail line that leads to the bridge. The train crosses through a rocky hillside that is near Sand Patch. 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Iron railroad bridge near Sand Patch
Iron railroad bridge near Sand Patch
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Railroad tracks, Railroads, Bridges, Railroad bridges, Sand Patch
Train tracks leading past a rocky hillside cross over an iron bridge. A 'one mile to Sand Patch' sign stands beside the entrance to the bridge. There is a small building to the left. Transcribed from the front 'In the mountains railroad bridge over gorge, Meyersdale, Pa. Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Lady holding her hat in place
Lady holding her hat in place
Bridges, Rivers, Railroad bridges, Women, Men
It must have been a windy day; the lady sitting on the log is seen with her arm on her lap, and in a rare exposure, her arm is seen reaching to hold her hat. Her dress has a long dark colored skirt, long sleeves with large puffs at the shoulders, and a white gathered front. She saved her dark hat, with a flower on the brim, and feathers on top, from being blown off by the wind. Beside her, a man in a dark suit and bowler hat holds a package in his hand. A bridge can be seen over a river in the background. 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. glass negative.
Long view of Western Maryland Viaduct
Long view of Western Maryland Viaduct
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Railroad bridges, Railroad tracks, Railroads, Western Maryland Viaduct
Viewing the Western Maryland Viaduct from left to right, it seems to run endlessly off in the distance. Casselman River is seen flowing under the viaduct. 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
People along the top of the Western Maryland Viaduct
People along the top of the Western Maryland Viaduct
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Western Maryland Viaduct, Railroad bridges, Railroads
People, possibly construction workers, are seen along the top of the almost completed Western Maryland Viaduct north of Meyersdale. Lumber and logs are seen on a small hillside near the viaduct. Transcribed from the front 'Western Maryland R.R. Bridge, Meyersdale, Pa. This bridge is over 100 feet high, crosses two farms, country road, B & O R.R., Casselman River, and the P & M Street railway. Photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Train going over Werner’s Bridge
Train going over Werner’s Bridge
Werner’s Bridge, Bridges, Steam engines, Railroad tracks, Railroad bridges
A train is crossing Werner’s Bridge. The bridge name was not identified on the album page, but from the accession sheet. Transcribed from the album page ‘Same.’ 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Two men on side of railroad bridge
Two men on side of railroad bridge
Railroad bridges, Railroad tracks, Cameras
Two men in suits and bowler hats are standing next to a bridge in a very unsafe place. One of the men is holding a camera. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Two men standing on Werner’s Bridge
Two men standing on Werner’s Bridge
Werner’s Bridge, Railroad bridges, Bridges
On the very edge of Werner’s Bridge, a man stands holding a hat. Another man stands back at a safer distance, and waves his hat. Transcribed from the album page ‘Werner Bridge.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.