On the Main Line
Author: Edwin P. Alexander
Publisher: New York : C.N. Potter
Published: 1971
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13:
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Pennsylvania Main Line Railroad Stations
Author: Jim Sundman
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2016-08-24
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 1439656908
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1857, the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) took over Pennsylvania's Main Line of Public Works, a state-owned railroad and canal system built in the 1830s. Most are gone, but fortunately some still stand and are in use today. Costly to build and maintain, and never attracting the traffic needed to sustain it, the state was eager to let it go. Keeping the rail portion and combining it with its own lines, the PRR ultimately developed a well-built and well-run rail line from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh all while keeping the "main line" moniker. The eastern section between Philadelphia and Harrisburg was especially successful, particularly after the railroad built new communities along the line that were at first summer destinations and later year-round homes for daily commuters. Other towns and cities along the main line had a strong industrial or agricultural base needing rail access, and many of these communities had attractive train stations. Images of America: Pennsylvania Main Line Railroad Stations: Philadelphia to Harrisburg documents many of these passenger stations through vintage photographs and other images.
The Main Line
Author: William Alan Morrison
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 286
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Main Line is the suburban region northwest of Philadelphia synonomous with quiet wealth & exclusivity. This book records the efforts to establish the region as the paradigm of aristocratic country life in America & documents the evolution of the American country dwelling from Victorian gargoyle to domestic ideal.
Heart of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Author: Robert S. McGonigal
Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 140
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores the Pennsy main line from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and the three divisions that operated it. Photos and explanations trace the line's electric, steam, and diesel locomotives in all their glory.
The Hidden History of the Main Line
Author: Mark E. Dixon
Publisher: Hidden History
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781609490645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeyond the grand facades and trappings of the Main Line cream-and-crystal crowd are hidden tales and scintillating stories. Author Mark Dixon's collection of articles from Main Line Today explores the region's offbeat and oft-forgotten history. With a keen eye and a touch of humor, Dixon delves into the Welsh origins of nearly unpronounceable towns and the journey of the Sound of Music's Trapp family to Merion. From anecdotes of the socialite who divorced her husband when he had the gall to survive the sinking of the Titanic to the Wayne native who turned from the convent to a career as an internationally renowned opera star, Dixon brings to light the lost pages of Main Line history.
Ardrossan
Author: David Nelson Wren
Publisher: Bauer and Dean Publishers
Published: 2017-11-30
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780983863250
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA richly detailed history of the baronial splendor of the Philadelphia Main Line estate Ardrossan and of the Montgomery family who built it. Real-life American counterparts of the Granthams of Downton Abbey, the Montgomerys are best known as the family on which Philip Barry based his 1939 play, The Philadelphia Story, featuring Katharine Hepburn who also starred in the later Hollywood film. The Montgomerys entertained in the grand manner, hosting fox hunts and dinner dances. Guests included diplomat W. Averell Harriman; First Lady Edith Roosevelt; and famed vaudevillians the Duncan sisters.The magnificent estate, still owned by the family, encompassed roughly 760 acres at its height. Located at its center is a magnificent 50-room Georgian style manor house. Essentially unaltered since 1913, the family home designed in 1911 by Horace Trumbauer, one of America's foremost classical architects, stands as a glorious reminder of the halcyon days of the Gilded Age. The first-floor rooms, decorated by the London-based firm of White, Allom, & Company, feature the family's art collection, including works by Gilbert Stuart and Charles Morris Young. The book also chronicles the history of the family's commercial dairy and prized herd of Ayrshires. Features never-before-published architectural drawings from Horace Trumbauer's office and interior photographs shot by Mattie E. Hewitt in the 1930s; as well as family snapshots and images by celebrated photographers Cecil Beaton and Toni Frissell commissioned by Vogue and Country Life. This intimate portrait captures the elegant lifestyle of the Montgomerys and the majesty of their beloved home and estate, Ardrossan.
Philadelphia Main Line Classics
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Publisher: Hollibaugh
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780939114443
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCentered around the historic stations along the old Pennsylvania Railroad's main line, this collection includes dietary suggestions, preparation times, and a list of do-ahead hints, as well as favorite recipes from local restaurants.
The Perennial Philadelphians
Author: Nathaniel Burt
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 1999-10-27
Total Pages: 678
ISBN-13: 9780812216936
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Perennial Philadelphians tells the story of the city's inherited aristocracy—of Wanamakers and Drexels, of Biddles and Cadwaladers. Drawing on history, genealogy, politics, economics, the fine arts, private diaries, and the impressions and anecdotes of myriad living witnesses, Nathaniel Burt paints a fascinating portrait of Old Philadelphians. He traces the succession of a dynasty of doctors or lawyers, explores the country club scene, and takes us to regattas on the Schuylkill, fox hunts in Radnor, and horse shows in Devon. First published in 1963, this classic text has lost none of its timeliness. An adept social commentator, Burt cuts aside the centuries-old protective coloration in which Old Philadelphians have wrapped themselves, and reveals who these people are and how they manage to perpetuate themselves from generation to generation.
The Philadelphia Area Architecture of Horace Trumbauer
Author: Rachel Hildebrandt
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738562971
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Architect Horace Trumbauer (1868-1938) is well known for the wide range of residential, commercial, and civic structures he designed in and around Philadelphia. His works can be found along Old York Road and the Main Line, as well as in Philadelphia and Springfield Township, Montgomery County. During the American renaissance in architecture, Trumbauer masterfully interpreted the classical styles, designing many of the areas's most notable structures. Captured in stunning exterior and interior photographs, The Philadelphia area architecture of Horace Trumbauer highlights the architect's most significant works, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Keswick Theatre, the Widener Building, Whitemarsh Hall, Lynnewood Hall, and Ardrossan"--P. [4] of cover.
Pennsylvania Land Records
Author: Donna Bingham Munger
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 1993-09-01
Total Pages: 278
ISBN-13: 1461665965
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe genealogist trying to locate families, the surveyor or attorney researching old deeds, or the historian seeking data on land settlement will find Pennsylvania Land Records an indispensable aid. The land records of Pennsylvania are among the most complete in the nation, beginning in the 1680s. Pennsylvania Land Records not only catalogs, cross-references, and tells how to use the countless documents in the archive, but also takes readers through a concise history of settlement in the state. The guide explains how to use the many types of records, such as rent-rolls, ledgers of the receiver general's office, mortgage certificates, proof of settlement statements, and reports of the sale of town lots. In addition, the volume includes: cross-references to microfilm copies; maps of settlement; illustrations of typical documents; a glossary of technical terms; and numerous bibliographies on related topics.
