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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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Casselman from the hilltops
Casselman from the hilltops
Casselman River, Rivers
Looking down from a high hill, a winding Casselman River is seen. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Casselman River and Saylor Hill
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.
Casselman River below a field of grain shocks
Casselman River below a field of grain shocks
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Casselman River, Rivers
The Casselman River runs through Meyersdale. Along the bank is a lush forest, and on the hilltop above is a field with grain shocks. Shrubbery grows on the opposite side. Transcribed from the front 'Casselman River Meyersdale, Pa. Photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Casselman River flowing under Broadway Bridge
Casselman River flowing under Broadway Bridge
Broadway Bridge, Bridges, Casselman River, Rivers
Two men in suits and bowler hats sit precariously on the metal railing of the Broadway Bridge. The Casselman River runs under the bridge. Transcribed from the album page ‘Broadway-Bridge.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Casselman River near Moser's Farm
Casselman River near Moser's Farm
Casselman River, Rivers
Near Moser's farm, the Casselman River can be seen with a rocky edge on one side and bushes on the opposite side. A lone tree stands tall near the middle. Transcribed from the album page ‘Near Moser Farm.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Casselman River stretching through the countryside
Casselman River stretching through the countryside
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Casselman River, Rivers
From high on a hill, the Casselman River can be seen stretching through the countryside. The railroad tracks run past fields, houses, and a forest with trees in full bloom. Transcribed from the back 'Arrived here, all ok, some rain. Papa Myrtle Shumaker, Tunnelton, W.Va.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Casselman River with view of fields and hills
Casselman River with view of fields and hills
Casselman River, Rivers
Along the Casselman River is a fenced-in area with a container in the field. The hills that rise above the winding Casselman provide a scenic view. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Cows crossing the Casselman River
Cows crossing the Casselman River
Cows, Casselman River, Rivers
Six cows are crossing the Casselman River. No farm buildings are seen close by, but a fence runs along the side of the river. Transcribed from the album page ‘Cassellman [sic].’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Falls at Ohiopyle in 1897
Falls at Ohiopyle in 1897
United States-Pennsylvania-Ohiopyle, Rivers, Waterfalls
A protective wooden fence runs along the river leading to the falls at Ohiopyle. This photo shows houses in the background and a building of unknown purpose. The falls flow swiftly into the river. Transcribed from the album page ‘Ohio Pyle [sic] July 5-97.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Flaugherty meets Casselman
Flaugherty meets Casselman
Rivers, Streams
Flaugherty Creek flows through Meyersdale, and meets the Casselman River under the bridge on Broadway Street. The waters here are prone to flooding, and often threaten the surrounding property. Transcribed from the front 'Flaugherty Creek & Casselman River. Meeting of the waters, Meyersdale, Pa.' 5 3/8 x 3 3/8 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.
Man standing by Flaugherty Creek in Meyersdale, Pa.
Man standing by Flaugherty Creek in Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Flaugherty Creek, Rivers
The slow flowing waters of Flaugherty Creek provide a peaceful fishing hole for the man standing on a rock. Boulders and trees add to the scenery. Transcribed from the front 'Flaugherty Creek Alleghany Mts. Photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Meeting of the brooks, The Glenn
Meeting of the brooks, The Glenn
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Streams, Rivers
The Casselman River and Flaugherty Creek join together here at the meeting of the brooks. The water flows through the rocks and boulders forming some small rapids. Transcribed from the front 'Meeting of the brooks, The Glenn, Meyersdale, Pa. Photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Mighty Casselman River
Mighty Casselman River
Casselman River, Rivers
The easy flowing Casselman River is lined along the sides with trees and bushes. 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. black and white photograph.
Peaceful view of Flaugherty Creek in Meyersdale, Pa.
Peaceful view of Flaugherty Creek in Meyersdale, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Meyersdale, Streams, Rivers, Flaugherty Creek
Plenty of rocks in all sizes have the water dammed in pools. Trees and shrubs line the waterway. Transcribed from the front 'Flaugherty Creek, Allegheny Mts. Meyersdale, Pa. photo by Clayton Walker.' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.
Railroad tracks beside a reflective river
Railroad tracks beside a reflective river
Rivers, Railroad tracks
The trees reflect beautifully into the river. We cannot say for sure if it is the Casselman, but the train tracks follow along the river. 3 1/4 x 3/1/4 in. black and white photograph.
River in Johnstown, Pa.
River in Johnstown, Pa.
United States-Pennsylvania-Johnstown, Rivers
The view in this photograph taken near Johnstown, Pa. shows a small river with rolling hills in the distance. Transcribed from the album page ‘Johnstown R.’ 3 1/4 x 3 1/ 4 in. black and white photograph.
River scene taken by Reese Shepherd
River scene taken by Reese Shepherd
Houses, Rivers
Across the top of the photo is scratched 'taken by Reese.' Reese took a picture of a winter scene. The houses sit on a snow covered hillside along the river, now partly iced over. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. glass negative.
Train near Casselman River
Train near Casselman River
Casselman River, Rivers, Steam engines
The old steam engine leaves the familiar trail of steam as it roars along the tracks near the Casselman River. Transcribed from the album page ‘Midnight scene near the Casselmen [sic] River.’ 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. black and white photograph.
Trolley on Red Bridge
Trolley on Red Bridge
Street railroads, Bridges, Rivers
The trolley car is on the Red Bridge that crosses the Casselman River. This is a trolley bridge made with metal girders and supporting rods. Transcribed from the front 'P and M St. Ry. Red Bridge.' Transcribed from the back 'Will go to Uncle Ed's tomorrow eve. Papa Rhea Shumaker Tunnelton, W. Va. ' 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. black and white postcard.