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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:2/2/1957 - 2/2/1957
Album Info:Here's the complete contents of a four-page monograph entitled "The Allegheny Portage Railroad." It was published originally in 1957 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It's also known as "Historic Pennsylvania Leaflet No. 19." The text is by Dr. Hubertis Cummings and the sketches are by Julia Smith McMillan. The APR operated from 1834 to 1854. * Restored Album *
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APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 1, 1957
Title:  APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 1, 1957
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page monograph entitled "The Allegheny Portage Railroad." It was published originally in 1957 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It's also known as "Historic Pennsylvania Leaflet No. 19." The text is by Dr. Hubertis Cummings and the sketches are by Julia Smith McMillan. Notable here is a sketch of the APR's right-of-way between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown.
Photo Date:  2/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/8/2025 11:48:44 PM
Location:  Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 2, 1957
Title:  APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 2, 1957
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page monograph entitled "The Allegheny Portage Railroad." It was published originally in 1957 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It's also known as "Historic Pennsylvania Leaflet No. 19." The text is by Dr. Hubertis Cummings and the sketches are by Julia Smith McMillan.
Photo Date:  2/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/8/2025 11:49:20 PM
Location:  Johnstown, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 3, 1957
Title:  APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 3, 1957
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page monograph entitled "The Allegheny Portage Railroad." It was published originally in 1957 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It's also known as "Historic Pennsylvania Leaflet No. 19." The text is by Dr. Hubertis Cummings and the sketches are by Julia Smith McMillan. Illustration Caption: "Plane No. 8."
Photo Date:  2/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/8/2025 11:49:49 PM
Location:  Duncansville, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 4, 1957
Title:  APR: "The Allegheny Portage Railroad," Page 4, 1957
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page monograph entitled "The Allegheny Portage Railroad." It was published originally in 1957 by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It's also known as "Historic Pennsylvania Leaflet No. 19." The text is by Dr. Hubertis Cummings and the sketches are by Julia Smith McMillan. Illustration Caption: "The stationary engine house at the summit level, and the Lemon Inn, built by Samuel Lemon before 1830. Passengers are coming out of this wayside tavern to take the train for Johnstown."
Photo Date:  2/1/1957  Upload Date: 3/8/2025 11:50:21 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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