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Original Caption: Schuykill Expressway (I-676) Speeds Traffic Between Center City And The Northern And Western Suburbs, August 1973
U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-10227
Photographer: Swanson, Dick
Subjects:
Environmental protection
Natural resources
Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America) inhabited place
Pollution
Project DOCUMERICA
Persistent URL: research.archives.gov/description/552712
Repository: Still Picture Records Section, Special Media Archives Services Division (NWCS-S), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, 20740-6001.
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Original Caption: Railroad Switching Yards Just West Of Center City, Along The Schuykill Expressway, August 1973
U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-10229
Photographer: Swanson, Dick
Subjects:
Environmental protection
Natural resources
Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America) inhabited place
Pollution
Project DOCUMERICA
Persistent URL: research.archives.gov/description/552714
Repository: Still Picture Records Section, Special Media Archives Services Division (NWCS-S), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, 20740-6001.
For information about ordering reproductions of photographs held by the Still Picture Unit, visit: www.archives.gov/research/order/still-pictures.html
Reproductions may be ordered via an independent vendor. NARA maintains a list of vendors at www.archives.gov/research/order/vendors-photos-maps-dc.html
Access Restrictions: Unrestricted
Use Restrictions: Unrestricted
Philadelphia Suburban "Bullet" 202 crossing the Schuykill River bridge at Norristown, 1960. The car is passing over the Reading tracks and an interesting Railway Express Agency siding; the DeKalb St. station is in the background. Both the Reading and the Pennsylvania had lines competing with the P&W for customers travelling to and from Philadelphia. The station is still in use today, now part of SEPTA's Norristown Transportation Center.
This is a print I purchased from Cliff Scholes; Cliff sold duplicate slides and prints and had all kinds of amazing stuff (like this one). I purchased quite a few photos from him over the years (back in the pre-internet days). I hope he's still around selling them, but I'm not certain.
The dam down stream calms down the water of Schuykill River, which creates the perfect reflections.
Boathouse Row in Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boathouse_Row
After Ryan Star's concert on June 21, 2010 at the World Cafe Live, I saw this shot from the Walnut Street Bridge and had to take it. I took about 20 shots to find the perfect one. I love it.
Visited the Laurel Hill Cemetery last Saturday night for a 'moonlight; photowalk - however mother nature provided us with a heavy cloud cover all night long....so I had to grab this photo of the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and the reflections in the Schuykill River
Having just returned from display in Schuykill Haven for Borough Days, CNJ 0-6-0 113 has run light through Cressona and and back up to her home on a stub of the old Wolf Creek Branch beside the circa 1913 Reading Railroad Minersville depot seen at left.
To learn more about Minersville's depot and railroad history and see some historic photos click here: www.rrproject113.org/schuylkill-county-railroads
As for 113, she is a 1923 product of Alco's Schnectady works. Purportedly among the largest and heaviest class of 0-6-0 switchers ever built she is also one of only two surviving Central of New Jersey steam locomotives and the only one in operation, having returned to live in 2013 after a half century cold. Added to that rarity she is also the only anthracite burning locomotive currently in operation making her quite special on many levels. This page will take you to more history of the 113 with many great photos: www.rrproject113.org/cnj-113
Minersville, Pennsylvania
Saturday September 28, 2019
Another Flickr member corrected me on the name of this bridge. There's a confusing series of bridges all in a short stretch along the Schuykill River, and this one has about six common names. I liked this one the best. Either way, it makes a great framing device for a photo.
Four miles east is former mining town of Chloride which was started in 1864 with discovery of few mines. In 1900, it had two thousand population. Fifty or more mines were in operation around Chloride including Tennessee-Schuykill, large producer of Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, & Zinc. Post-Office in continuous operation from 1873. Now small community with blend of old & new.
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I've been really busy with school, so it's severely impacted my time behind the camera. I'm back in the flow though, so expect some more stuff soon.
A few of you may recognize Ray from a band I shot a few months ago, ReMIXTD. We got together in Philly and did some portraits at a few different locations. I've been using the 50mm a lot more for strobist work, and it's been giving me some great results. It was definitely a great time and laughs were had.
Strobist:
AB800 w/ softbox above camera right
Triggered with Cybersyncs
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge spanning the Schuykill River, viewed from off Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA.
Rollei SL66E, Zeiss Distagon 50mm f4 lens.
F11, 1/250, bellows tilt 4 deg. down
Kodak Porta 400
Amazing as to how many pics you can shoot in a single afternoon in Philly. The big show really started during the golden hour right before sunset and at dusk. After shooting the skyline, we simply crossed the street to the Westside of the Bridge to shoot the historic Boathouse Row. The scene here requires a pano crop and it's beauty can only be appreciated at dusk when the house lights get turned on.
I never would have known about this place if not for Senora Shutterbug who told me it was a must see. It always pays to shoot with someone familiar with the area. Thanks Senora.
So without further adieu, I end the week with Boathouse Row. Have a great weekend folks. To appreciate the image please view it large.
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Seen on the outside wall of the Outbound Station Restaurant in Conshohocken, PA.
Photo from our recent walk along the Schuykill River Trail in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Photographer William W. West was born circa 1837 in Pennsylvania, the son of William West (born circa 1802) and Sarah (last name unknown, born circa 1801). In 1850, William was living with his parents and a sibling in Chester County, where his father worked as a blacksmith. William initially worked as a tailor, and in 1860 was living and working in Willistown, Chester County, Pennsylvania. No later than 1863, he was working as a photographer. During the Civil War, he paid for Class B licenses as a photographer while listing several locations in Chester County: Willistown, Ridley, Albany, Schuykill, and Phoenixville. In 1870, West was living in West Pikeland, Chester County, and listed his occuapation as tailor and photographer. In 1880, he was listed as a tailor only. William W. West passed away circa 1906.
Original Caption: The Polluted Schuykill River And Center City In Background, August 1973
U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: 412-DA-10230
Photographer: Swanson, Dick
Subjects:
Environmental protection
Natural resources
Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America) inhabited place
Pollution
Project DOCUMERICA
Persistent URL: research.archives.gov/description/552715
Repository: Still Picture Records Section, Special Media Archives Services Division (NWCS-S), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD, 20740-6001.
For information about ordering reproductions of photographs held by the Still Picture Unit, visit: www.archives.gov/research/order/still-pictures.html
Reproductions may be ordered via an independent vendor. NARA maintains a list of vendors at www.archives.gov/research/order/vendors-photos-maps-dc.html
Access Restrictions: Unrestricted
Use Restrictions: Unrestricted
We are at the far side of the Reading and Northern base of operations, looking towards the shops, engine facility, depot, and former interlocking. The EMD F7A pictured here is former SRNJ #727 and is one of two ex-Bessemer F7s picked up by the R&N several months ago.
The right-of-way passing through Port Clinton was part of the Reading Company's mainline through anthracite country and beyond towards Williamsport. In addition to heavy coal traffic, the Reading operated a few passenger trains along the line, namely the Schuykill and the King Coal.
An evening in the city. This is the place from where I wanted to capture the city lights for quite some time. This road was closed due to construction, so it gave me the opportunity to move around and get some shots I wanted to take. Only thing is I have to go back to this spot again in a more clear day, so that I can get some sunset glow, which was my goal.
The city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, on the banks of Schuylkill river.
22nd and the Parkway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In the heart of Philadelphia at 22nd and The Parkway. 300 Air Conditioned Rooms. Swimming Pool. Dining Room. Cocktail Lounge. Free on ground Parking. Right off the Vine and 22nd St. exit of the Schuykill Expressway. LOcust 8-8300. AAA Approved.
Smith-Edwards-Dunlap
79990-B
CAPA-001555