Pumping stations

Contains views of the Belmont Pumping Station from the West River Drive on the Schuylkill River. Shows the sewage outlet and the station exterior. Portrays water inspection. Depicts the interior and exterior of the Lardner's Point Pumping station. Documents the filtration process at the Tor...

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Corporate Author: Philadelphia Record
Language:English
Published: 1940-1943
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Summary: Contains views of the Belmont Pumping Station from the West River Drive on the Schuylkill River. Shows the sewage outlet and the station exterior. Portrays water inspection. Depicts the interior and exterior of the Lardner's Point Pumping station. Documents the filtration process at the Torresdale plant, inlcuding a view of the water tower. Shows the system ice- locked by the Delaware River.
These subject entries for the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photo morgue are primarily for Places (buildings, parks, streets, etc.), Things (Bicycles, Bison, Blind Persons [just sampling the B's]), Events (Democratic National Convention 1936, Flourtown Fair, Harvest Week) and Social Constructs (Home Economics, City Planning, Eating & Drinking, etc.). Each of these subjects became a MARC record which included a call number. In the case of these records, the call numbers are the actual folder numbers for the materials referenced. Therefore, these subject headings are really also an index for this section of the Philadelphia Record newspaper's photograph morgue. [The name section of the Philadelphia Record photo morgue represents individuals, A-Z, and
Item Description: Part of the Philadelphia Record Photograph Morgue Collection; for general information, see collection record.
Physical Description: 1 stat
18 photoprints : silver gelatin