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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Corporate Author: Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company (Creator)
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