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Philadelphia Traffic Patrol Vehicles, Helicopters and Crew

Date: 1964
Description: Elevated view of four International Scouts, one patrol car, and two helicopters used by Atlantic Go Patrol, Philadelphia's traffic patrol.
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Presidential Election Campaigning

Date: 1948
Description: Men ride in a convertible with campaign signs proclaiming, "We Want Truman," and "Vets for Eisenhower."
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President Truman Going to Democratic Convention

Date: 1948
Description: Harry S. Truman being driven in a black limousine to the Democratic Convention. He is waving to onlookers.
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Lincoln Highway

Date: 1912
Description: View down hill toward two cars passing each other along the Lincoln Highway near Bedford, Pennsylvania. The Lincoln Highway was conceived in 1912 by Carl F...
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DR-60 Truck

Date: 1938
Description: Two men use a DR-60 truck owned by J. Robert Bazley, Inc. to dump coal taken from Pennsylvania coal strippings into a chute leading to railroad cars. The m...
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Pennsylvania State Highway

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Description: A view of a country dirt road with a car pulled over to the right side. The road is part of the Pennsylvania State Highway, and is bordered by a fence on o...
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Lincoln Highway

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Description: Hilltop view looking down toward the Lincoln Highway and a Revolutionary War shot factory, both surrounded by woods and fields. Hills are in the far distan...
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Lincoln Highway

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Description: View down hillside toward the Lincoln Highway and a Revolutionary War shot factory, surrounded by woods and hills.
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New Lincoln Highway Bridge

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Description: Elevated view of the Lincoln Highway, also known as the Juniata Bridge, or Juniata Crossing. View toward right side of bridge over a river, with tree-cover...
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Underpass of Elevated Railway

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Description: View of street beneath an elevated railway at a market on 60th Street, featuring pedestrians, storefronts, and cars.
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Footbridge

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Description: A view of the latticed footbridge to Magneside Springs from the roadway.
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Post Office

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Description: View down road toward the post office and gas station. A woman stands in front of the doorway, a young boy stands with a bicycle next to the gas pump, and ...
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Chautauqua Week

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Description: Elevated view of a parade on a main city street during Chautauqua Week. Caption reads: "Chautauqua Week, Somerset, PA."
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Sons of America Hall

Date: 1907
Description: View of Cumberland Street's business section with the Sons of America Hall on the left. Caption reads: "Cumberland Street, In The Business Section, Lebanon...
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View Down North Main Street

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Description: View of street with cars parked along its side and people walking near storefronts.
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S.R. Dresser Residence

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Description: Side view of the S.R. Dresser residence and driveway. In the driveway, a man sits in a car. Solomon Robert Dresser (1842-1911) was the founder of Dresser, ...
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View Down Chestnut Street

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Description: Looking West on Chestnut Street with the Buffalo Valley Inn in the foreground.
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High Street

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Description: View down High Street with stores lining either side. Features parked cars, pedestrians in the street and Centre County Court House in the background.
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South Third Street

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Description: View down South Third Street with a car parked in the foreground next to Wilson's Garage.
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Amish Men and Woman

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Description: A view of two Amish men, one of whom is holding a basket, and an Amish woman standing on the sidewalk along a commercial street, with an automobile and str...

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