Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company photoprints
Street views in and around Philadelphia documenting the construction of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company's mass transit system. The construction of the Schuylkill River Bridge is highlighted, including views of its piers. Emphasis is placed on the Market Street line, especially of excavat...
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Collection: | Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company Photoprints |
Collection Number: | V40 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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245 | 1 | |a Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company photoprints |f 1903-1910 | |
300 | |a 10.0 Linear feet |f 10 linear feet, 2 boxes, 17 volumes | ||
520 | |a Street views in and around Philadelphia documenting the construction of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company's mass transit system. The construction of the Schuylkill River Bridge is highlighted, including views of its piers. Emphasis is placed on the Market Street line, especially of excavations. Retaining walls are shown with views of cracks and their destruction. Trench views are included. Substations are shown, especially at Willow Grove, Glenside, and the station at Market-Chestnut Street. | ||
541 | 1 | |a Gift of William Twining.; 1924 acquired | |
650 | 7 | |a Labor--Images--20th century |2 Local sources | |
650 | 7 | |a Railroads--Construction--Philadelphia. |2 Local sources | |
852 | |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania |b Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company Photoprints |c V40 |