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.
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.
Engine #847 and cars
Engine #847 and cars
Steam engines, Railroad tracks, Railroads
Engine #847, with a steaming smokestack, is rolling along the tracks. The engine is barrel shaped with a light and bell on top. The engineer is in the cab, and a cowcatcher is attached to the front of the engine. Old railroad ties lay alongside the tracks. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
House of Grandfather Walter
House of Grandfather Walter
Unites States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Railroad cars, Railroads
Grandfather Walter's (or Walker’s) house sits beside a railroad track with a rail car stopped there. A view of Meyersdale is seen in the background and a barn and house are nearby. Transcribed from the front 'Meyersdale, Pa. taken when we first moved here.' An ‘x’ on the front of the photograph marks a ‘house’ and another one marks ‘our store.’ Transcribed from the back 'Johnstown Democrat 1856; N.Y. Herald 1865; N.Y. Weekly 1881; Meyersdale Commercial 1879; 1880; 1881.' 11 x 9 in. black and white photograph.
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.
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.
Metal railroad bridge in Meyersdale, Pa.
Metal railroad bridge in Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Railroad Bridges, Railroads
The railroad tracks lead onto a metal structure that supports the bridge with the continuing tracks. Metal beams support metal girders over the top and angle down for support at the end. The bridge is built over either the Casselman River or Flaugherty Creek. Transcribed from the front 'R.R. Bridge and Viaduct, Meyersdale, Pa. Photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Old Maud
Old Maud
Railroad tracks, Railroads, Railroad cars
Old Maud, the largest engine in the world, is seen in Meyersdale. A man standing by the engine is only as tall as the wheel. The front of the engine looks like a long barrel. The smokestack is near the front of the engine, and a pipe is over the middle of the barrel part. A section with windows located at the end of the huge barrel is for the engineer; ‘2400’ is printed on this section. Behind the engine is a B & O coal car. Transcribed from the front ‘Old Maud (Largest Engine in the World), Meyersdale, Pa.’ 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.
People standing in front of the Western Maryland Station in Meyersdale, Pa.
People standing in front of the Western Maryland Station in Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Railroads, Railroad stations, Western Maryland Station
This shows a time when the Western Maryland Station was a working facility. Standing on the platform, nine travelers are visible. Three are boys wearing light colored shirts, pants, and caps. Two young girls in light colored dresses stand on the corner. Off to the side stand men and a lady in a hat and a light colored coat. 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Steam Engine coming in near Meyersdale
Steam Engine coming in near Meyersdale
Steam engines, Railroad tracks, Railroads
Blowing steam full force, this mighty steam engine on the scenic line in the Allegheny Mountains is heading into Meyersdale. Transcribed from the front 'Night drawing her shades on the Scenic Line (WM R.R.) Allegheny Mts. Meyersdale. Pa. photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Steam engine coming in near Meyersdale
Steam engine coming in near Meyersdale
Steam engines, Railroad tracks, Railroads
Billowing white smoke is seen as a steam engine chugs through a rocky mountainside toward Meyersdale. The track is cut through a rocky part of the mountain, and on the viewer’s right side, the steep hill has bare rocks with a few small trees. A small shed on the left is sitting on a rocky surface, and a few bushes grow nearby. Transcribed from the front '1911.Coming to Meyersdale, Pa.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. black and white photograph.
Steam engine in the early years
Steam engine in the early years
Steam engines, Railroad tracks, Railroads
This is one of the earliest steam engines. The front of the engine has a smoke stack that rises over a barrel type main body. Located on top of the barreled part is a bell and several cone shaped items. Attached to the rear end of the barreled part is a small cabin structure for the engineer. A man in a dark suit with a derby hat stands with his hands in his pockets. Dark outfits are worn by three ladies, and their dresses are long and black. Each lady is holding a hand muff, and wearing a unique large hat. 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. black and white photograph.