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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
Subjects and Genres:
Labor > Images > 20th century
Railroads > Construction > Philadelphia.
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Physical Description: 10.0 Linear feet 10 linear feet, 2 boxes, 17 volumes
Summary: 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.

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