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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
955-006
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Safe Harbor Hydroelectric Development, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation - recent reconstruction costing $125 million enhanced the east facade of the service building. The powerhouse is 1,011 feet long with dam included totalling 4,869 feet across the Susquehanna River. this hydroelectiric generating plant utilizes a 55 foot head of water impounded in a 10 mile long Lake Clarke; located 32 miles above the Chesapeake Bay.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
955-006
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
955-007
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Safe Harbor Hydroelectric Development, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation - The Safe Harbor plant, located on the Susquehanna River 32 miles above the Chesapeake Bay, i sone of the largest hydroelectric "run of the river" dams in the eastern United States. it generates a rated capacity of 417,000 kilowatts, or approximately 1.2 billion kilowatt hours per year, servicing over 1/4 millon families. Original construction was started April 1930, with closure of the dam September 1931, and first generation December 7, 1931. The impounded Lake Clarke is 10 miles long with the dam being 4,869 feet long, 75 feet high with a 55 foot usable head of water for generation. The 1986 $125 million expansion increased the Power House from 638 feet to 1,011 feet, almost doubling the generation capacity. five additional 37.5 mw. General Electric generators were added to the 7 13,800 volt units producing 60 cycle and 25 cycle power.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
955-007
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
955-008
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Safe Harbor Hydroelectric Development, Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation - The Safe Harbor plant, located on the Susquehanna River 32 miles above the Chesapeake Bay, i sone of the largest hydroelectric "run of the river" dams in the eastern United States. it generates a rated capacity of 417,000 kilowatts, or approximately 1.2 billion kilowatt hours per year, servicing over 1/4 millon families. Original construction was started April 1930, with closure of the dam September 1931, and first generation December 7, 1931. The impounded Lake Clarke is 10 miles long with the dam being 4,869 feet long, 75 feet high with a 55 foot usable head of water for generation. The 1986 $125 million expansion increased the Power House from 638 feet to 1,011 feet, almost doubling the generation capacity. five additional 37.5 mw. General Electric generators were added to the 7 13,800 volt units producing 60 cycle and 25 cycle power.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
955-008
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
955-009
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Safe Harbor Bridge, 150 feet high, Pennsylvania Railroad Low Grade line, Columbia, PA.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Publisher
Richards & Eckman
Condition
Good
Object ID
955-009
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
955-010
Date Range
c. 1930
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Safe Harbor Dam, Safe Harbor, Pa. Real photo postcard.
Date Range
c. 1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Publisher
Richards & Eckman
Condition
Good
Object ID
955-010
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
955-011
Date Range
c. 1930
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Safe Harbor Dam, Safe Harbor, Pa. Real photo postcard.
Date Range
c. 1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Publisher
Richards & Eckman
Condition
Good
Object ID
955-011
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
974-001
Date Range
after 1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Lower Forges, Colemanville
Date Range
after 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Publisher
Landis Art Press, Lancaster
Condition
Good
Object ID
974-001
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
974-002
Date Range
after 1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
With sincere good wishes for a Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year- The stone church, still known as the "Old Log Church," stands near Rawlinsville, Pa. Now used by Mennonites. Date stone reads: Associate Presbyterian Church Built 1742, Rebuilt A. D. 1853.
Date Range
after 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
974-002
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
974-003
Date Range
before 1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Pequea on the Susquehanna, Shoff's P. O., Lancaster Co., Pa.
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mrs. D. B. Landis, 38 1/2 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster, Pa.
Sender
Dave (David Bachman Landis)
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Publisher
The Lancaster Photo Supply House
Condition
Good
Object ID
974-003
Additional Notes
"Recollections of a 'country dance', Dave"
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
974-004
Date Range
before 1907
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Scene on the Columbia & Port Deposit Railroad at Pequea, Pa.
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Miss Bertha Sell, 328 N. Mary St., Lancaster, Pa.
Sender
Lillie and Callie
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
4 x 6 inches
Printer
L. B. Herr
Condition
Good
Object ID
974-004
Additional Notes
Postmarked July 26, 1909, Shoff's
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