The collection contains 142 views from a series of over 240 numbered, titled stereographs documenting the Philadelphia, Middle, and Pittsburgh divisions of the Pennsylvania Railroad issued by Philadelphia photographer Frederick Gutekunst (1831-1917). The photographs primarily depict railroad bridges, tunnels, and stations; towns; hotels; and natural formations along the lines of the Pittsburgh division. Images include railroad workers, locomotives, and railroad tracks.

Curated by Erika Piola, 2003.

Resources

Stereographs of Pennsylvania Railroad Views by Frederick Gutekunst, 1875 Online Inventory

Frederick Gutekunst Pennsylvania Railroad Stereograph Collection