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McCahan Sugar Refining Co. [graphic].
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Aero Service Corporation Photographic Negative Collection
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Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer.
Title
McCahan Sugar Refining Co. [graphic].
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1925-1926
Date
ca. 1925-1926
Physical Description
8 negatives : glass ; 21 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Description
Aerial views from different directions and altitudes of the W.J. McCahan Sugar Refining Company between Tasker and Morris Streets along the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Views show vessels docked on piers, activity on wharves, and warehouse and factory buildings. The refinery was erected 1892-1893.
Notes
Negative numbers: 5399, 5431, 5804, 5805, 5807, 6114, 6115, 6117.
Negatives 5804, 5805, and 5807 dated May 5, 1926.
6114 and 6115 not digitized; similar view to 6117.
Subject
W.J. McCahan Sugar Refining Co.
Sugar industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Refineries -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Piers & wharves -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Vessels -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Pennsport (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Delaware River (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.)
Tasker Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 000 block.
Morris Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 000 block.
Genre
Glass negatives -- 1920-1930.
Aerial photographs -- 1920-1930.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Aero Service [P.8990.5399; P.8990.5431; P.8990.5804-5805; P.8990.5807; P.8990.6114-6115; P.8990.6117]
Accession number
P.8990.5399
P.8990.5431
P.8990.5804
P.8990.5805
P.8990.5807
P.8990.6114
P.8990.6115
P.8990.6117
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Aero Service Corporation Photographic Negative Collection
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