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Frightful accident on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, near Allentown, Pa.

Frightful accident on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, near Allentown, Pa.

Train wreck at approach to railroad bridge. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1858 Aug. 7, p. 155. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption ... More

Frightful accident on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, near Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 21

Frightful accident on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, near Allentown, Penn...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1858 Aug. 7, p. 155. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4429-F. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Railroads Co.; Pa. Allen... More

Bird's eye view of the city of Allentown, Pa. /

Bird's eye view of the city of Allentown, Pa. /

Perspective map not drawn to scale. LC copy imperfect: Lacks part of indexes and lower right corner of map. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 728.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster... More

Panoramic map of Allentown, Penna. 1901.

Panoramic map of Allentown, Penna. 1901.

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 729 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. and directory. AACR2

Design for the altar wall from Saint John's Refomed Church, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Design for the altar wall from Saint John's Refomed Church, Allentown,...

Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, New York 1848–1933 New York) Made in New York, United States

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest - Camp Crane, Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Sunday's review

Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest - Camp Crane, Allentown, Penn...

Date Taken: May 1918 Photographer: Robert A. Galliet Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

A group of soldiers standing around a man laying on a body. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceremonies - Miscellaneous Reviews and Camp Scenes - Ex-President Taft reviews ambulance men at Allentown, Pennsylvania

Ceremonies - Miscellaneous Reviews and Camp Scenes - Ex-President Taft...

Original Caption: Ex-President Taft reviews ambulance men at Allentown, Pennsylvania. Members of the U.S. Army Ambulance Corps passing in review before former President Taft and prominent city officials at All... More

Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest - Camp Crane, Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Inspection and review of the Italian section

Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest - Camp Crane, Allentown, Penn...

Date Taken: June 1918 Photographer: Robert A. Galliet Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest

Colleges and Universities - Leland Stanford - With the Ambulance Training Corps at Allentown, Pennsylvania

Colleges and Universities - Leland Stanford - With the Ambulance Train...

Original Caption: With the Ambulance Training Corps at Allentown, PA. Photo shows the Leland Stanford University Unit at the big fair ground at Allentown, Pa., where Uncle Sam trained his ambulance drivers and... More

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

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Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

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Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

Medical Corps, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 1917

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Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest - Camp Crane, Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Last review of the Italian section

Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest - Camp Crane, Allentown, Penn...

Date Taken: June 1918 Photographer: Robert A. Galliet Ceremonies - Camp Bowie thru Camp Forest

Bird's-eye-view of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Bird's-eye-view of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Oriented with north toward the lower right. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 731 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2: 100; 651/1; 710/1

Bird's-eye-view of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Bird's-eye-view of Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - ... More

Lehigh Canal, Lock 40, Lehigh Canal where River & Canal turn North, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA

Lehigh Canal, Lock 40, Lehigh Canal where River & Canal turn North, Al...

Significance: 22 by 100 foot lock constructed in 1829 by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The second of eight locks in the long 11.1 mile Section Seven between Dam 7, a half mile to the north, and the o... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Thomas Karlick, from Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Allentown, Pennsylvania, packs his gear before going ashore in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Thomas Karlick, from Fox ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander J. Whitney, USMC Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Series" in lobby of Edward N. Cahn Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Ser...

Artist: Jenny Holzer, 1995. Prairie green granite. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit l... More

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Series" in lobby of Edward N. Cahn Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Ser...

Artist: Jenny Holzer, 1995. Prairie green granite. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit l... More

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Series" in lobby of Edward N. Cahn Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Ser...

Artist: Jenny Holzer, 1995. Prairie green granite. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit l... More

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Series" in lobby of Edward N. Cahn Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Sculpture "Allentown Benches: Selections from Truisms and Survival Ser...

Artist: Jenny Holzer, 1995. Prairie green granite. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit l... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Reading, Pa. , October 7, 2011 -- Maxine Cavanaugh, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) is being interviewed by Melissa Fullerton of WFMZ-TV, Allentown. PIO responsibilities include media interviews which helps FEMA keep the community informed about the recovery efforts during disasters. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Reading, Pa. , October 7, 2011 -- Maxine Cav...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Michael Mancino taken on 10/07/2011 in Pennsylvania Production Date: 10/07/2011 Caption: Reading, Pa. , October 7, 2011 -- Maxine Cavanaugh, FEMA... More

Allentown, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments Specialist Cynthia Lavigne and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Project Specialist Diane Nestler survey repair efforts following damage to Pennsylvania homes caused by Hurricane Sandy

Allentown, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elizabeth Stands City/State: Allentown, PA Keywords: Damage ^ collaboration ^ PDA ^ assess ^ PEMA Disaster... More

Allentown, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Project Specialist Diane Nestler, Allentown Deputy Fire Chief Robert Kudlack, Jr., Lehigh County Hazardous Materials Specialist Roger Conrad and FEMA Grants Management Specialist Maura Hannigan discuss plans to assess sites requiring preliminary damage assessments in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Local emergency managers played a critical role in identifying disaster-affected areas

Allentown, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elizabeth Stands City/State: Allentown, PA Keywords: Damage ^ Assessment ^ collaboration ^ local ^ PDA ^ hu... More

Allentown, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Asssessments Specialist Cynthia Lavigne and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Project Specialist Diane Nestler, assess Hurricane Sandy damage in Pennsylvania. Strong wind and rain pummeled residences and businesses in the Commonwealth. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy

Allentown, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elizabeth Stands City/State: Allentown, PA Keywords: Damage ^ Storm ^ Survey ^ partners ^ collaboration ^ h... More

Americus hotel allentown pennsylvania building. A tall brick building sitting on the corner of a street

Americus hotel allentown pennsylvania building. A tall brick building ...

Architecture stock photograph: The building is located in the heart / A tall brick building sitting on the corner of a street.

View of Crystal Spring, Allentown, Pa.

View of Crystal Spring, Allentown, Pa.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, pond, water reflection, romantic landscape, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of American, Allentown, Pa. 19th century stereoscopic views of Pennsylvania.

View of American, Allentown, Pa. 19th century stereoscopic views of Pe...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of Crystal Spring, Allentown, Pa.

View of Crystal Spring, Allentown, Pa.

Public domain scan of the back of stereograph card, stereoscopic view, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

View of American, Allentown, Pa. 19th century stereoscopic views of Pennsylvania.
"Good things go together" "MENU" "NEUWEILER'S Ale & Beer" Menu art detail, from- 1945 - Neuweiler Brewery - Beer Menu - Allentown PA (cropped)
"Neuweiler's A GREAT NAME IN BREWING" menu ad, from- 1945 - Neuweiler Brewery - Beer Menu - Allentown PA (cropped)
"NEUWEILER CREAM ALE"- 1960 - Neuweiler Beer Sign - Allentown PA (cropped)
1847 - Allentown Cardinals Scorecard Allentown PA

1847 - Allentown Cardinals Scorecard Allentown PA

Allentown Cardinals Scorecard Allentown PA

1847 - First TWA Flight - ABE - Allentown PA

1847 - First TWA Flight - ABE - Allentown PA

First TWA Flight - ABE - Allentown PA

1865 - View of Allentown from Train

1865 - View of Allentown from Train

View of Allentown from train in 1860s. Lithograph by James Queen.

1880 - Dorneys American Business College - Trade Card - Allentown PA
1883 - Allentown Boiler Works - Badge - Allentown PA

1883 - Allentown Boiler Works - Badge - Allentown PA

Allentown Boiler Works - Badge - Allentown PA

1890 - Ackers Wood Stove Works

1890 - Ackers Wood Stove Works

Ackers Wood Stove Works, 402 N. 10th St

1892 - W H Apple - Trade Card 2 - Allentown PA
1895 - Seibert U.E. Church

1895 - Seibert U.E. Church

Seibert U.E. Church, Ninth & Liberty St., Allentown, Pa with photo of Rev J.S. Heisler, Pastor. This is the first church for the congregation, built in 1895. This building was soon outgrown and in 1927 they bu... More

1898 - Allentown Peanuts Baseball Club

1898 - Allentown Peanuts Baseball Club

Allentown Peanuts Baseball Club A photo of the 1898 "Allentown Peanuts" professional baseball team that played at Manhattan Park in Rittersville for the 1898-1900 Atlantic League Manhattan Park was located no... More

1897 - St Peters (Ridge) Evangelical Lutheran Church

1897 - St Peters (Ridge) Evangelical Lutheran Church

This is the former St. Peter's (Ridge) Evangelical Lutheran Church at 301 Ridge Avenue at the corner of Chew Street. According to the Morning Call, the building was purchased by the City Limits Assembly of God... More

1897 Leh Letterhead

1897 Leh Letterhead

letterhead to an invoice from H. Leh & Co. Allentown, PA.

1898 - Spanish-American War Victory Parade

1898 - Spanish-American War Victory Parade

Spanish American War heros marching in parade in Allentown, PA

1900 - Manhattan Hotel

1900 - Manhattan Hotel

Manhattan Hotel - Rittersville (East Allentown)

1900 - Fish Hatchery - Stereo Photo Card

1900 - Fish Hatchery - Stereo Photo Card

1900 - Fish Hatchery - Stereo Photo Card

1900 - Unknown Factory Building

1900 - Unknown Factory Building

Large brick factory building under construction, in Allentown, PA, in early 1900s. Location unknown.

1900 - 600 Block Hamilton Street Looking East - Allentown PA

1900 - 600 Block Hamilton Street Looking East - Allentown PA

600 Block Hamilton Street Looking East - Allentown PA

1902 - Ciarla - Muhlenburg College - Allentown PA
1904 - American Hotel - Buisness Envelope - Allentown PA
1905 - Theodore Roosevelt - Center Square

1905 - Theodore Roosevelt - Center Square

President Theodore Roosevelt addressing a crowd in Center Square, Allentown PA. The photo is facing the southwest corner of the square.

1910 8th and Hamilton Street at Night

1910 8th and Hamilton Street at Night

8th and Hamilton Street at Night

1905 - Allentown Preparatory School Football Team

1905 - Allentown Preparatory School Football Team

Allentown Preparatory School Football Team

1905 - Hamilton Street Looking East from Center Square

1905 - Hamilton Street Looking East from Center Square

Hamilton Street Looking East from Center Square about 1905. The Zions's Church steeple is prominent on the south side of Hamilton. Most of the familiar buildings today along Hamilton Street are absent. A... More

1905 - George Trump Grocery

1905 - George Trump Grocery

The George Trump grocery store at 826 North 7th Street in Allentown. Shown in front of the store is George S. Trump and his wife Alice. Appears to be taken about Christmas, 1905. The store was located on ... More

1909 - Stephens School Fire

1909 - Stephens School Fire

Thaddeus Stevens School - in Allentown PA - March 4, 1909 --The Tenth ward school house, at 6th and Tilghman Streets, was damaged to the extent of $20,000 by a fire, starting probably from a defective or and o... More

1910 - Menges Lake Park Postcard

1910 - Menges Lake Park Postcard

1910 - Menges Lake Park Postcard

1906-1915 - Mack Hi-Cab Van - 1976 Commemerative Card - Allentown PA

1906-1915 - Mack Hi-Cab Van - 1976 Commemerative Card - Allentown PA

1906-1915 - Mack Hi-Cab Van - 1976 Commemerative Card - Allentown PA

1911 - Ritter and Brensiger - Showroom

1911 - Ritter and Brensiger - Showroom

Ritter and Brensinger sold hats and millinary supplies at 42 North 8th Street.

1911 - Ritter and Brensiger - Main Shop

1911 - Ritter and Brensiger - Main Shop

Ritter and Brensinger sold hats and millinary supplies at 42 North 8th Street.

1911 - First Mack Truck Manufactured In Allentown - Allentown PA

1911 - First Mack Truck Manufactured In Allentown - Allentown PA

First Mack Truck Manufactured In Allentown - Allentown PA

1912 - 500 Block Hamilton Street - Allentown PA

1912 - 500 Block Hamilton Street - Allentown PA

1912 - 500 Block Hamilton Street - Allentown PA

1914 - 1938 - Mack AC Dump Truck - 1976 Commemerative Card - Allentown PA

1914 - 1938 - Mack AC Dump Truck - 1976 Commemerative Card - Allentown...

1914 - 1938 - Mack AC Dump Truck - 1976 Commemerative Card

1915 - Palace Pharmacy

1915 - Palace Pharmacy

The Palace Pharmacy at 602-604 Hamilton St, the SW corner of 6th and Hamilton Streets. Classic early 20th Century Pharmacy/Soda Fountain. Served various sodas and ice creams as well as dispensing perspiration ... More

1917 - Envelope - Hotel Allen - Allentown PA
1921 - G A R Encampment - Allentown PA

1921 - G A R Encampment - Allentown PA

G A R Encampment - Allentown PA

1914-1936 - Mack AB Road Oiler - 1976 Commemerative Card - Allentown PA

1914-1936 - Mack AB Road Oiler - 1976 Commemerative Card - Allentown P...

1914-1936 - Mack AB Road Oiler - 1976 Commemerative Card

1919 - Rabenold Funeral Home Hearse

1919 - Rabenold Funeral Home Hearse

Hearse of the Rabelhold Funeral Home, located at 116 South Eighth Street. Owned by Oliver Rabenhold, his daughter Arlene married Theodore Trexler and the bushiness became the Trexler Funeral Home. Rabenhold ... More

1920 - LVT Trolley on 8th Street Bridge

1920 - LVT Trolley on 8th Street Bridge

Lehigh Valley Transit trolley car of the Fairview line, on the Eighth St. Bridge

1920 - CRRNJ Freight Switching Yard

1920 - CRRNJ Freight Switching Yard

The switching yard of the Central Railroad of New Jersey ran on the east side of the Lehigh River, next to the Lehigh Canal in East Allentown. This photo of the yard from about 1920 shows several 'retarders',... More

1921 - Sears Home Ad

1921 - Sears Home Ad

Built in Allentown and Hellertown, HonorBilt Sears and Roebuck Homes, 1921. Already Cut and Fitted. $2,499 This house can be built with the rooms reversed. At the price quoted we will furnish all the material ... More

1920s - Allentown High School - Canary & Blue Magazines - Allentown

1920s - Allentown High School - Canary & Blue Magazines - Allentown

Allentown High School - Canary & Blue Magazines - Allentown

1923 - A R Burger - Stationary - Allentown PA

1923 - A R Burger - Stationary - Allentown PA

A R Burger - Stationary - Allentown PA

1921 - Blotter - Krause Motor Company - Allentown PA
1923 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Jul- Allentown PA

1923 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Jul- Allentown PA

Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Allentown PA

1923 - A R Burger - Cigars Invoice - Allentown PA

1923 - A R Burger - Cigars Invoice - Allentown PA

A R Burger - Cigars Invoice - Allentown PA

1923 - Allentown Fair Ribbon 2nd Prize - Allentown PA

1923 - Allentown Fair Ribbon 2nd Prize - Allentown PA

Allentown Fair Ribbon 2nd Prize - Allentown PA

1923 - Allentown City Directory - Allentown PA

1923 - Allentown City Directory - Allentown PA

Allentown City Directory - Allentown PA

1923 - Hess Brothers Rotunda (Closed 1926) - Hess Brothers - Allentown PA

1923 - Hess Brothers Rotunda (Closed 1926) - Hess Brothers - Allentown...

Hess Brothers Rotunda (Closed 1926) - Hess Brothers - Allentown PA

1923 - Original Yoccos Allentown PA

1923 - Original Yoccos Allentown PA

Original Yoccos 711 W. Liberty Street Allentown PA Theodore Iacocca, uncle of former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca, opened the first Yocco's in Allentown in 1922 Initially called Iacocca's, the name was changed t... More

1923 - Hotel Traylor - Stationery - Allentown PA

1923 - Hotel Traylor - Stationery - Allentown PA

Hotel Traylor - Stationery - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - May - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - May - Allentown PA

Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Sep - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Sep - Allentown PA

Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Jan - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Jan - Allentown PA

Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Aug - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Aug - Allentown PA

Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Oct - Allentown PA

1924 - Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Oct - Allentown PA

Acorns & Oaks - Hess Brothers Magazine - Allentown PA

1924 - Allentown and Reading Traction Company Streetcars at Center Square

1924 - Allentown and Reading Traction Company Streetcars at Center Squ...

1924 - Allentown and Reading Traction Company Streetcars at Center Square

1924 - Allentown High School Class Yearbook Allentown PA
1924 - Allentown Fair Ribbon 2nd Prize - Allentown PA

1924 - Allentown Fair Ribbon 2nd Prize - Allentown PA

Allentown Fair Ribbon 2nd Prize - Allentown PA

1924 - Allentown Fair Ribbon 1st Prize - Allentown PA

1924 - Allentown Fair Ribbon 1st Prize - Allentown PA

Allentown Fair Ribbon 1st Prize - Allentown PA

1924 - Allentown and Reading Traction Company Streetcar No 6 at Center Square

1924 - Allentown and Reading Traction Company Streetcar No 6 at Center...

1924 - Allentown and Reading Traction Company Streetcar No 6 at Center Square

1924 - Commencement Progrm - Allentown High School - Allentown PA

1924 - Commencement Progrm - Allentown High School - Allentown PA

Commencement Progrm - Allentown High School

1924 - M C Ebbecke Hardware - Letterhead - Allentown PA

1924 - M C Ebbecke Hardware - Letterhead - Allentown PA

M C Ebbecke Hardware - Letterhead - Allentown PA

1924 - Oakmont Tennis Club - Allentown PA

1924 - Oakmont Tennis Club - Allentown PA

Oakmont Tennis Club - Allentown PA

1924 Allentown Dukes Baseball Team - Allentown PA
1924 - Union Metal Lamp Catalog - Allentown PA

1924 - Union Metal Lamp Catalog - Allentown PA

Union Metal Lamp Catalog - Allentown PA

1924 - Neuweiler Brewing Ad - 20 Dec MC - Allentown PA
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