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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Cover, 1926 |
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Here is the wrap-around color cover of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Caption: "From painting exhibited by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Palace of Liberal Arts and Manufacturers." The name of the artist who painted this 10'x30' work of art is not recorded. |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:24:32 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam,Signal |
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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Ground Plan & Page 1, 1926 |
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Here are the "Ground Plan" and page one of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Note that the main entrance to the Exposition is right next to the PRR's Exposition Station. |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:29:28 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger |
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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 2-3, 1926 |
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Here are pages two and three of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:30:46 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 4-5, 1926 |
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Here are pages four and five of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Keynote is Simplicity and Dignity." Depicted here is "Hell Gate Bridge," linking the Bronx (left) and Queens (right) in New York City. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1926 Upload Date: 1/30/2025 2:39:58 AM |
| Location: |
New York, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 6-7, 1926 |
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Here are pages six and seven of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "First to Adopt Steel Cars." Depicted at the left is a "View of Miniature Railroad and Model Trains." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 1/30/2025 2:40:36 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Model |
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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 8-9, 1926 |
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Here are pages eight and nine of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Equipment in Model Trains." Depicted here is the "Stone Arch Bridge over Susquehanna River at Rockville, Pa." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 1/30/2025 2:41:26 AM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Model,Bridge |
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| Title: |
PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 10-11, 1926 |
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Here are pages 10 and 11 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Depicted here are four railroad stations served by the PRR: Philadelphia, Chicago, New York City, and Washington, DC. |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 1/30/2025 2:42:10 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station |
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9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 12-13, 1926 |
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Here are pages 12 and 13 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Evolution of Transportation." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:20:07 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 14-15, 1926 |
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Here are pages 14 and 15 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "America's First Locomotive." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:21:19 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Tunnel,Steam,Passenger |
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PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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| Title: |
PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 16-17, 1926 |
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Here are pages 16 and 17 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Colonial Period Furnishings." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:22:23 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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PRR JOHNSTEVEN(0-4-0) |
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| Title: |
PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 18-19, 1926 |
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Here are pages 18 and 19 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Factor in Nation's Prosperity." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:23:26 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Page 20, 1926 |
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Here is page 20 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Notable here is the constitution of the "Exposition Committee." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 11:17:19 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," General View, 1926 |
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Here is the "General View of the Exhibit" that's included in a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Note that the painting is the centerpiece of this "Simplicity and Dignity" exhibit. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:45:32 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger |
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PRR "Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Outline Map, 1926 |
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Here is the "Outline Map of the Pennsylvania Railroad" that's included in a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 5:46:45 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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