Coal Mining – Plane Engineering
An undated photograph of a pair of railroad tracks used to move coal up and down a mountain. The system was known as a “plane.” The photo appeared in the […]
Schuylkill Haven – Schuylkill Covered Bridge, 1920
A 1920 colorized newspaper photograph of the The photo appeared in the “Looking Back” feature of the Pottsville Republican, December 15, 1979, which was presented by Joseph M. Hanney, who was the […]
New 4-Lane Super Highway to Harrisburg
An undated colorized post card view of the new super 4-lane highway along the Susquehanna River north of Harrisburg, near Clark’s Ferry and Amity Hall. _____________________________________________ Corrections and additional information […]
U. S. 22 – The Road to Harrisburg
An undated colorized post card view of the new super 4-lane highway, U. S. Route 22, near the Clark’s Ferry Bridge, north of Harrisburg. _____________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should […]
Mt. Carbon – “Double Black” Covered Bridge, 1905
A 1905 colorized newspaper photograph of the “Double Black Bridge,” a railroad bridge that was in existence from when it was built in 1851 to when it was destroyed by […]
Ardmore – Construction of the New SEPTA-Amtrak Railroad Station, 2022
An architect’s rendition of the new SEPTA-Amtrak Railroad Station at Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The new station is presently under construction. The former station building at the site has been demolished and […]
Railroad Laborers in Schuylkill County
A photograph from the 1880s of a group of laborers in Schuylkill County who were responsible for building railroads. The photo, which is from the Schuylkill County Historical Society, was […]
Williamstown – Blanning’s Corner Store
An undated colorized post card view of Blanning’s Corner Store, located on Central Market Street, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The view is looking east on Market Street along the route […]