No. 3 to 4, P. R. R. Grain Depot, Oct. 1879

Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pa.

This shoreline view shows a very large building identified as "P. R. R. Grain Depot." Several men are working with horses and drays loading and unloading barges with a black substance (coal?). In the background are a passenger railroad car and several freight cars. In the foreground are the waters of the Schuylkill River.

Location: Library Company of Philadelphia
call number: P.2298.084

 


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