Old photographs portray the black-and-white tinted past that took place in settings that we are all too familiar with. Often, it is strange to look back and see that the places we live haven’t changed that much over time. Sometimes, though, the change we see is startling. Check out these 20 awesome old photographs of places in Pennsylvania, and see if you can recognize any of the settings.
- Kinzua Bridge, c. 1959
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- Mount Washington Railroad, 1937
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- Anti War Demonstration in Philadelphia, 1966
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- Commemoration of the Davis Lock and Dam, 1885
LouisvilleUSACE The first lock and dam built on the Ohio River.
- Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, July 24, 1906
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- The Liberty Bell in transit to the St. Louis World Fair, 1904
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- Looking North From Center Square in Allentown, 1876
“000 Block N 7th Street Allentown PA 1876” by Hellerich, Mahlon H, and Pennsylvania) Lehigh County Historical Society Allentown. Allentown, 1762–1987 : a 225-year history. Allentown, Pennsylvania: Lehigh County Historical Society, 1987 - Unknown Photographer. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
- Allentown Center Square, November 11, 1918
“Allentown Center Square 11 Nov 1918” by Unknown Photorapher - Lehigh County Historical Society. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
- The First Nickelodeon, Pittsburgh, 1911
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- LIT Brothers Department Store, Philadelphia
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- Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, 1928
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- 30th St. Station, Philadelphia, April 1974
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- Northeast Philadelphia, July 1, 1967
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- John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, 1926 (Demolished in 1992)
“Municipal Stadium Philadelphia” by Dallin Aerial Survey Collection - Dallin Aerial Survey Collection http://www.hagley.org/library/exhibits/dallinexhibit/collectiondesc.html. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
- Broad St. Philadelphia, Celebrating the Armistice, November 11, 1918
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- Vintage Cows, Hershey, 1911
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- Penway Theatre, Harrisburg, 1947
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- Point State Park, Pittsburgh, 1954
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- Hershey Park, 1920
“Hersheypark swimming pool” by There is no producer listed on front or back of card. - eBay itemcard frontcard back. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
- Bethlehem Steel Blast Furnaces, 1896
“Bethlehem steel c.1896” by William Henry Rau - http://beanroad.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
It’s fun to look back and see a visual record of our state’s history. If you have any cool old photographs taken in Pennsylvania, feel free to share them in the comment section below!
Pennsylvania State Parks Facebook
Richard
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LouisvilleUSACE
The first lock and dam built on the Ohio River.
Tommy Is
IMLS Digital Collections & Content
“000 Block N 7th Street Allentown PA 1876” by Hellerich, Mahlon H, and Pennsylvania) Lehigh County Historical Society Allentown. Allentown, 1762–1987 : a 225-year history. Allentown, Pennsylvania: Lehigh County Historical Society, 1987 - Unknown Photographer. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
“Allentown Center Square 11 Nov 1918” by Unknown Photorapher - Lehigh County Historical Society. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
CharmaineZoe’s Marvelous Melange
army.arch
The U.S. National Archives
David Wilson
“Municipal Stadium Philadelphia” by Dallin Aerial Survey Collection - Dallin Aerial Survey Collection http://www.hagley.org/library/exhibits/dallinexhibit/collectiondesc.html. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
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Rossano aka Bud Care
“Hersheypark swimming pool” by There is no producer listed on front or back of card. - eBay itemcard frontcard back. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
“Bethlehem steel c.1896” by William Henry Rau - http://beanroad.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
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