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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Front Cover, 1952 |
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Here is the front cover of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:46:10 AM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Frontisepiece, 1952 |
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Here is the frontispiece of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Crossing Of The Pennsylvania Railroad." Partial Caption: "We present herewith an accurate sketch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, as it appears at the point where it ascends the Alleghenies, by inclined planes, between Harrisburg and Pittsburg." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:46:50 AM |
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Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Bridge,Steam,Passenger |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 5, 1952 |
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Here is page five of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." Notable here is a list of relevant "Historical Dates." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:47:30 AM |
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Duncansville, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 18, 1952 |
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Here is page 18 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." Notable here are Mr. Sherman Day's 1843 impressions entitled "Hollidaysburg." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:47:54 AM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 19, 1952 |
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Here is page 19 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Hollidaysburg In 1840." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:48:39 AM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 20, 1952 |
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Here is page 20 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." Notable here are Mr. Sherman Day's 1843 impressions entitled "Johnstown." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:49:00 AM |
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Johnstown, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 21, 1952 |
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Here is page 21 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Johnstown In 1840." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:49:23 AM |
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Johnstown, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 39, 1952 |
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Here is page 39 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 1." Caption: "The western approach to the first railroad tunnel built in America (1834). The power house for this plane was located at this point, which was four miles from Johnstown." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 3/27/2022 10:54:26 AM |
| Location: |
Conemaugh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 42, 1952 |
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Here is page 42 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 2." Caption: "Located east of Portage, about 17 miles from Johnstown. The headquarters of the superintendent and the other officers was located here." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 3/27/2022 10:56:44 AM |
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Portage, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 45, 1952 |
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Here is page 45 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 3." Caption: "Near Ben's Creek, about 21 miles east from Johnstown. The Pennsylvania Railroad crosses the plane at this point." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 3/27/2022 10:58:03 AM |
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Bens Creek, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 48, 1952 |
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Here is page 48 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 4." Caption: "Located east of Lilly. The Allegheny Portage roadbed between the foot of this plane and Summit, including Level No. 5, Plane No. 6, and Level No. 7, is now used as a highway." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 3/27/2022 10:59:24 AM |
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Lilly, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 52, 1952 |
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Here is page 52 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 5." Caption: "Shows boilers which supplied steam for engines to control cables attached to cars for lowering and raising. This plane was located a short distance from the Summit House." Note the steam locomotive poised at the far end of the passageway. |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 3/27/2022 11:00:56 AM |
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Cresson, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 56, 1952 |
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Here is page 56 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 6." Caption: "Located on the eastern slope about 10 miles from Hollidaysburg. The Skew Arch bridge shown in the distance was used by traffic on the Huntingdon, Cambria, and Indiana Turnpike." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:50:25 AM |
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Cresson, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 59, 1952 |
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Here is page 59 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 7." Caption: "About a mile below Plane No. 6, in the rugged section of the Allegheny Mountains, now obliterated by the eastbound lane of the William Penn Highway, U.S. Route No. 22." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:50:45 AM |
| Location: |
Duncansville, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 63, 1952 |
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Here is page 63 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 8." Caption: "The longest plane of the Portage Railroad, shows Blair Run within the present Muleshoe Curve of the Pennsylvania Railroad, near the culvert on U.S. Route 22." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:51:07 AM |
| Location: |
Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 66, 1952 |
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Here is page 66 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 9." Caption: "Located six miles from Hollidaysburg, showing hitching shed where cables were attached to the cars. A derailer was attached to lower wheels in case the cable broke." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:51:30 AM |
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Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Old Portage Railroad," Page 70, 1952 |
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Here is page 70 of Mahlon J. Baumgardner & Floyd G. Hoenstine's 1952 monograph entitled "The Allegheny Old Portage Railroad: 1834-1854." The illustration is entitled "Inclined Plane No. 10." Caption: "Four miles west of Hollidaysburg, looking east with Foot Of Ten at left and Duncansville in the distance. John Blair's homestead is located near this point." |
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11/14/1952 Upload Date: 1/17/2025 1:51:52 AM |
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Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Allegheny Portage Railroad," c. 1846 |
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Here is a postal card entitled "Allegheny Portage Railroad" that's published and distributed by the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad connected the eastern and western divisions of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal together with a 36-mile inclined railroad system between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown. Watercolor by Philip J. Hoffmann (1889-1973)." Luxury travel featuring two wooden coaches and three sweating mules! |
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1/1/1900 Upload Date: 8/30/2023 5:43:15 PM |
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Duncansville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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APR "Engine House Foundation," c. 2022 |
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Here is a postal card entitled "Engine House Foundation" that's published and distributed by the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. No Postmark. Caption On Reverse: "Resting on these foundation stones, two stationary steam engines provided the power to the rope that pulled rail cars and sectional canal boats up and down Incline #6. The engines were housed by the large building that also rested on these foundation stones. Photo by S. Fredman." |
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8/15/2022 Upload Date: 9/1/2023 9:05:15 PM |
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Cresson, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Old Allegheny Portage R.R.," 1909 |
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Here is a postal card entitled "The Roadbed of the Old Allegheny Portage R.R. on the Summit of the Allegheny Mountains." Postmarked: 21 May 1909. Caption On Reverse: "Crossing the Alleghenies ~ called by the Indians the 'Alligewi' ~ was, in earlier days, the insurmountable obstacle to commerce. This picture shows the present condition of the first railroad that succeeded in giving through service by boat and inclined plane. The stone ties shown still remain." |
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5/21/1909 Upload Date: 11/15/2017 2:34:45 AM |
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Duncansville, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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APR Stone Sleeper, Rail Anchor, & Rail, c. 2022 |
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Here is an image of an original iron rail from the Allegheny Portage Railroad that, in turn, is threaded through an original rail anchor which, in turn, is spiked to an original APR stone sleeper. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not identified. Photo Credit: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site. |
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8/15/2022 Upload Date: 4/24/2025 3:24:46 PM |
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Cresson, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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APR Stone Sleeper & Rail Anchor, c. 2022 |
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Here is an image of an original iron rail anchor from the Allegheny Portage Railroad which, in turn, is spiked to an original APR stone sleeper. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not identified. Photo Credit: Jim Snyder, Jr. |
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8/15/2022 Upload Date: 3/22/2025 7:25:58 AM |
| Location: |
Hollidaysburg, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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APR Rail Cross Section, c. 2022 |
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Here is an image of a cross section of an original iron rail from the Allegheny Portage Railroad (1834-1854). It has two engravings. The first of these reads: "Presented to William P. Smith, by J. King McLanahan." Mr. McLanahan was an industrialist who lived in Hollidaysburg during the early 1900's. And second, the engraving at the left depicts the proper arrangement of the rail in the rail anchor. Photo Credit: Jim Snyder, Jr. |
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8/15/2022 Upload Date: 3/22/2025 7:26:29 AM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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APR Wheel & Axle Assemblies, c. 2022 |
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Here is an image of a pair of wheel and axle assemblies from the Allegheny Portage Railroad. They're located at Canal Basin Park in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Note that they're resting on sections of original iron rail and anchor assemblies which, in turn, are spiked to original stone sleepers. Photo Credit: Jim Snyder, Jr. |
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8/15/2022 Upload Date: 3/22/2025 7:25:15 AM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Trains" Magazine, May 1946 |
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Here is a photo that was published originally in the May 1946 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 19. Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Railroad. Photo Caption: "Sectional boats carried on special cars passed through this first American railroad tunnel at Staple Bend near Johnstown, Pa. It was located at the top of an inclined plane on the [Allegheny] Portage Railroad, and was not far from the Pennsylvania Railroad's main line which supplanted it." Shown here is the West Portal of the Allegheny Portage Railroad's Staple Bend Tunnel. It has since been reopened and the walls reinforced; walk-through tours are now conducted by the National Park Service. |
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5/1/1946 Upload Date: 3/9/2017 1:58:05 AM |
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Conemaugh, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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APR "Skew Arch Bridge," 1940's |
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Muleshoe. Here is an undated postal card view of the "Skew Arch Bridge" above the New Portage Branch Line near Duncansville, Pennsylvania, that was issued during the 1940's. Front Caption: "Looking Down Cresson Grade Divided Highway at Old Portage Railroad Monument and Skew Arch Bridge on Route 22." Caption On Reverse: "The Monument commemorates the opening of the Old Portage Railroad on March 18, 1834. The Skew Arch Bridge carried this early railroad near the Allegheny Mountain summit, and is the only remaining one of its kind." Spanning Plane 6, it was part of the "Huntingdon, Cambria, and Indiana Turnpike" between Huntingdon and Blairsville. |
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8/15/1946 Upload Date: 11/15/2017 2:40:05 AM |
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Cresson, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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APR "Old Portage Railroad Monument," c. 1946 |
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Muleshoe. Here is an undated postal card view of the "Old Portage Railroad Monument On The William Penn Highway" above the New Portage Branch Line near Duncansville, Pennsylvania, that was issued during the 1940's. Caption On Reverse: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad, opened in 1834, hauled the canal boats over the mountains between the Juniata and Conemaugh Rivers. The monument is built from stone ties taken from the old roadbed." |
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9/22/1946 Upload Date: 12/16/2024 11:54:24 PM |
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Cresson, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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DAR Plaque, Hollidaysburg, 1964 |
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Here is an original photo that I took at "The Diamond" in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, in December of 1964. Shown here is the Daughters of the American Revolution's historical plaque recounting some local history. It neglects to mention that Hollidaysburg was once the western terminus of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal/eastern terminus of the Allegheny Portage Railroad (1834-1854), and later played an important role in the development and sustainment of the Pennsylvania Railroad. |
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12/21/1964 Upload Date: 3/21/2022 9:30:47 AM |
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Hollidaysburg, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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