Structures and objects, 1904-1973
Part of collection: Frank A. Weer collection of Reading Railroad photographs (2017-221)
Dates
- Creation: 1904-1973
Scope and Contents
The structures and objects series is the largest series in this collection. It includes images of the buildings affiliated with railroads, excluding passenger stations from 1904 through the 1970s. Several different railyard locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware make up the bulk of this series, with the specific names of houses and sheds described. These railyard houses include freight houses, engine houses, oil houses, tool houses, storehouses, bank houses, rest houses, etc. This series also contains Railyard shops, including carpenter, blacksmith, paint, and locomotive shops. Images that Weer did not describe and could not be identified have been grouped together based on architectural similarities. The various bridges that served the Reading Railroad and other neighboring railroads are found in this series. Some bridges are identified by an explicit name, while others are identified by location or number. Aerial views of cities, railroad lines, and railyards are organized within the structures and objects series. There are images of objects that may have had a direct connection to the Reading Company structures. Some of these objects are pieces within a specific house or shop. Others are machinery, and still, others are logos or decor for the Reading Company.
Extent
From the Collection: 23.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Negatives (Boxes 1-30) are located in remote storage. Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Weer, Frank A., 1932-2019 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Reading Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository