George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 4 Railroads
Description
The documents in MG0545, Series 4 represent the business of the City of Lancaster related to the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad, including correspondence, invoices and a petition.
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, MG0545
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Original documents may be used. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-545, Series 4
Other Number
MG-545, Series 4
Classification
MG0545
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Note: These documents are mostly administrative records, not permanent records, and were likely purged by the city offices when they were no longer needed. We are fortunate that they survived as they contain details about Lancaster's past.
Collection was organized and rehoused by JP, Summer 2011.
The papers in this Pennsylvania Railroad Collection are largely the documents of legal actions against the Pennsylvania Railroad. Among the items are property records, agreements, a construction contract, correspondence, and a proposal for a footbridge.
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-131
Other Number
MG-131
Classification
MG0131
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
This collection was cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 7 September 2021.
Blueprints for Express Building for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Description
Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. at Lancaster, PA. William H. Cookman, Architect. Engineering Dept. Broad St. Station. Philadelphia, PA. D. S. Warfel, General Contractor. Lancaster, PA.
Millwork for Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Section thru Base of Partition, Section thru top- and mid-rail of Partitions, Details for Jamb for "F" Door Head Similar, Thru Opening "A", Typical Details for Jamb of Inside Door. Full Scale.
Full Scale Details of Double Hung Windows for Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. at Lancaster, PA. F.S. Jamb Section, F.S. Head Section shown by broken lines, F.S. Mullion Section, F.S. Sill Section, F.S. Section Book Frame. 19 March 1928. Revised 23 March 1928.
First Floor Plan, Foundation Plan. 1/8''=One Foot. Details for Batten Boards for Coal Bin Door, Detail Showing Support for Sidewalk Doors, Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Top Elevation thru Sewer Inlet, Section thru Sewer Inlet, Plan of Ash Left, Section "M-M", Section "N-N", Section "O-O", Section "P-P", Section "R-R", Section "T-T". Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Top Hanger for Grille, Bottom Hangers for Grille, Plan thru Wood Partition, Jamb Plan at Wall. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Heating Schedule. Sheet 19. 8 December 1927.
Track Elevation, Street Elevation, West End, East End, Roof Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Section thru Transom A- and F Doors, Jamb Detail for "F" Door, Jamb Detail for "A"-"B" and "H" Doors, Jamb Detail for "E", "C", and "G" Doors, Jamb Detail for "D" Door. Scale 3''=One Foot. Elevations of Interior Doors. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot, Door Details. Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Sheet 20. 8 December 1927.
Roof Framing Plan. Scale 1/8''=One Foot. Typical Elevation, Typical Intermediate Pier, Typical Col. Footing, Plan, Detail of Stone Cornice, Details of Column Bases Numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15, Detail of Column Base, Plan of Base, Connection to Shelter Bracket to Column, Detail of Brick Cornice, Details of D. H. Windows, Elevation of Partitions. Scale 1/2''=One Foot. Elevations of Low Office Partitions, Plan of Low Office Partitions. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section thru Opening "D", Typical Section thru Partition, Section thru Open "A". Plan thru Grille, Plan thru Panels. Scale 3''=One Foot. Part Elevation of Wood Railing and Gate between Clerks and Public Lobby. 3/4''=One Foot. Sheet 22. 8 December 1927.
Plan of Skylight, Section thru Skylight, Foundation Plan for Columns Number 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, Elevation for Columns Number 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, Elevation of Columns 3-9 and 15, Plan at "X-X", Plan at "Y-Y", Plan at "Z-Z", Cross Section "B-B", Section "C-C", Section "U-U", Typical Detail of Brick Cornice, Elevation-East End of Shelter, Section thru Platform and Shelter at East End of Express Building. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Detail of Steel Lintel. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Section "D-D", Section "E-E", Detail of Shelter Cornice, Detail of Shelter Cornice (Track Side). Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 43, Insert 1, Item 3
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 15 February 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Reproduction of an engraving of Penn Iron Company's mill at North Ann Street along the Pennsylvania Railroad, Lancaster. Engraving by Moss Engraving Company, New York.
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 73, Item 4
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 19 February 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
