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Title: Aerial views of downtown Norristown, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of Norristown, Pennsylvania taken from a high altitude show the downtown area from a vantage point above the Schuylkill River. The Montgomery County Courthouse and bridges over the Schuylkill River are visible., Negative numbers: 6809, 6810, 6812.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6809; P.8990.6810; P.8990.6812]

Title: Aerial views of Norristown, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of Norristown, Pennsylvania. Views show the downtown area from a vantage point above the Schuylkill River and look southeast of the city center towards residential areas along Ridge Pike/Main Street. The Montgomery County Courthouse and bridges over the river are also visible., Negative numbers: 1629, 1784, 1794, 1796., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1629; P.8990.1784; P.8990.1794; P.8990.1796]

Title: Aerial views of the city of Reading, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of Reading, Pennsylvania show views of the greater downtown area, Mount Penn and bridges spanning the Schuylkill River. View (2711) from west to east along Penn St. with the Luden Mansion visible in the distance. View (2762) from souteast to northwest with Penn St. and the Schuylkill River visible. View (2784) shows downtown Reading from west to east. Probably taken September 12-16, 1922., Negative numbers: 2711, 2761, 2762, 2784., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2711; P.8990.2761; P.8990.2762; P.8990.2784]

Title: University of Pennsylvania looking north/northeast
Description: Aerial view of the University of Pennsylvania, particularly the Quadrangle dormitories and surrounding area., Negative number: 1587., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: March 27, 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1587]

Title: [Regional planning map of Norristown, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Topographic map of Norristown, Pennsylvania with markings over the top. Includes Schuylkill River., Negative numbers: 52.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.52]

Title: Dock Street and environs, Society Hill, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of Dock Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Views face north from the vicinity of Pine and Front Streets. The Delaware River, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, piers and industrial buildings lining Front Street are visible to the east and the view west extends to 2nd Street. The United States Custom House can also be seen., Negative numbers: 21908s, 21909s, 21913s, 21915s, 21917s., Manuscript note on negative sleeves: Dock St. area, Phila., Pa., (for John P. Donovan Co.), 6-25-41.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1941
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.21908s; P.8990.21909s; P.8990.21913s; P.8990.21915s; P.8990.21917s]

Title: Aerial views of Darby, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views from very high altitude showing Darby, Pennsylvania. Views are from northwest to southeast, with the Elmwood section of Philadelphia visible [5587]; from southwest to northeast with the B & O and Pennsylvania Railroads, Chester Pike, and MacDade Boulevard visible [5593]; and from west to east showing Darby Creek, Cobbs Creek, and the Fels & Company plant formerly at Woodland and Island Avenues [5615]. The General Electric plant formerly at 69th and Elmwood Avenues is visible in all three views. Probably taken April 1926., Negative numbers: 5587; 5593; 5615., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: [ca. 1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.5587; P.8990.5593; P.8990.5615]

Title: University of Pennsylvania looking east
Description: Aerial view of West Philadelphia and Center City, from the University of Pennsylvania looking east. Depicts the general area from 36th and Spruce Streets to the Delaware River up to Northern Liberties., Negative number: 7668.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1927
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.7668]

Title: Henry Avenue Bridge construction, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of the Henry Avenue Bridge (also known as the Wissahickon Memorial Bridge) under construction. The bridge spans Wissahickon Creek at Lincoln Drive and Henry Avenue and was built from 1930-1932 after designs by Ralph Modjeski and and Paul Cret. Areas of the city to the north and east of the bridge are also visible., Negative numbers: 13961n, 13963n, 14393n.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1931
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.13961n; P.8990.13963n; P.8990.14393n]

Title: Montgomery County Court House and annex, Norristown, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of the Montgomery County Courthouse and annex in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The courthouse was built from 1853-1856 and was designed by architect Napoleon LeBrun. The dome was added in 1902, designed by the architecture firm Schermerhorn & Reinhold. The annex was added from 1926-1930 and was designed by architecture firm Rankin & Kellog. View looks towards the courthouse from the west and areas of Norristown surrounding the building are also visible., Negative numbers: 11481, 11483, 11490, 11491.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.11481; P.8990.11483; P.8990.11490; P.8990.11491]

Title: Buckman Farm, Middletown Township, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of the Buckman Farm at Highland Avenue and Hulmeville Road in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, near Langhorne. Distant view (5828) shows the farm amid surrounding croplands, farms and houses. Closer view (5829) shows a large white barn, possibly with livestock in the yard. Probably taken May 1926., Negative numbers: 5828; 5829., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.5828; P.8990.5829]

Title: Farm, Solebury Township, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial view of a farm at Aquetong Road & Covered Bridge Road in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Surrounding croplands and Delware River are visible., Negative number: 4283., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1924
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.4283]

Title: Bynden Wood mansion/resort, South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of Bynden Wood on Cushion Peak Road in South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, near Wernersville. Ownership of the mansion changed several times after its construction ca. 1888-1889 and it became alternately a private summer home, sanitorium and resort. It was demolished in 1954, but the auxilary buildings still exist on what is now the South Mountain YMCA grounds. View [11177] is northwest to southeast with Cushion Peak road in the center of the photograph. View [11180] is southwest to northeast, reaching out over 2.5 miles from the aircraft’s position over Cushion Peak Rd. The Jesuit Center located on the east side of Wernersville is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Penn Avenue, the Reading Railroad, Preston Road and Belle Alto Road are also visible. Virgil Kauffman is believed to be the photographer. Reading Eagle, probably taken August 22, 1929., Negative number: 11177; 11180., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1929
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.11177; P.8990.11180]

Title: Aerial views of the city of Reading, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of Reading, Pennsylvania show views of the central area of the city, with view 11189 from northwest to southeast and 11190 from southwest to northeast. V.K. was the photographer. Probably taken August 21, 1929., Negative numbers: 11189, 11190., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1929
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.11189; P.8990.11190]

Title: Alirene Mills textile plant at Frankford Creek, 1200-1300 Adams Avenue, Frankford, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of Alirene Mills (formerly Bromley Mills) textile plant at Frankford Creek and Adams Avenue. The mill was owned by James Bromley and was built in 1903, designed by the architecture firm Stearns and Castor. Row homes can be seen adjacent to the factory complex., Negative numbers: 13002n, P98, P99, P103, P104., Manuscript note on negative sleeve of 13002n: Buckman and Buckman, Fkd. Creek, N. Phila, Pa, August 27, 1930.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1930-1931
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.13002n; P.8990.P98; P.8990.P99; P.8990.P103; P.8990.P104]

Title: Extreme aerial views of the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Description: Extreme aerial views of the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia. The Delaware River and Pennypack Creek are visible., Negative numbers: 22454s, 22455s.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1941
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.22454s; P.8990.22455s]

Title: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial view of the University of Pennsylvania looking east across the Schuylkill River toward Center City. Includes views of the Quadrangle dormitories, Franklin Field, and the University Museum. Industrial activity along the Schuylkill River can be seen., Negative number: 2896., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2896]

Title: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial view of the University of Pennsylvania looking east across the Schuylkill River toward Center City. Includes views of the Quadrangle dormitories, Franklin Field, and the University Museum. Industrial activity along the Schuylkill River can be seen., Negative number: 4308., 4308 not digitized; negative is damaged and cannot be scanned.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.4308]

Title: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial view of the University of Pennsylvania looking east across the Schuylkill River toward Center City. Includes views of the Quadrangle dormitories, Franklin Field, and the University Museum. Industrial activity along the Schuylkill River can be seen., Negative number: 6359n.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6359n]

Title: Crown Can Company plant, vicinity of I Street and Erie Avenue, Juniata Park, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of the Crown Can Company plant in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia. Other industrial facilities can be seen, including those of Richardson's Mints and Cuneo Press. The Crown facility spans several city blocks and sits adjacent to the Bellvue Cemetery, a stadium, railroad tracks and areas of row homes. A trolley car is visible on the trolley tracks., Negative numbers: 19842s, 19848s, 19849s., Manuscript note on negative sleeve: Crown Can Co., Phila, Pa., June 26, 1939.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1939
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.19842s; P.8990.19848s; P.8990.19849s]

Title: [View of farmland near the Schuylkill River near Bridgeport and Norristown, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Aerial view of farmland on the banks of the Schuylkill River with the cities of Norristown and Bridgeport, Pennsylvania visible in the distance. Manuscript note on image indicates the land might have been slated for development by Belmont Realty Company. Bridges over the river are also visible. The view looks towards the southeast from a vantage point some distance west of Bridgeport., Negative numbers: 8427.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1928
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.8427]

Title: Reading Iron Company Foundry, Reading, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of the Reading Iron Company Foundry in Reading, Pennsylvania. Views show the forge site on the banks of the Schuylkill River from several angles. Surrounding residential areas and business districts are visible. 2764 shows view of the Puddle Mill at West Oley St. from southeast to northwest with Schuylkill River, Tulpehocken Creek, and homes on Eisenbrown St., Tulpehocken St. and Greenwich St. visible. 2766 shows view of Tube Works and Rolling Mill at the foot of South 7th St. along the Schuylkill River from southeast to northwest with buildings at South 6th. St. and Willow St., Bingaman St. Bridge, Penn St. Bridge and Schuylkill Canal visible. 2768 shows view of the mill at north end of N. 9th St. from southwest to northeast in which the buildings along Kutztown Rd. and the Alsace Luthern Church are visible. Probably taken September 12-16, 1922., Negative numbers: 2764, 2766, 2768., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2764; P.8990.2766; P.8990.2768]

Title: Sisters of Mercy Convent, Merion, Pa
Description: Aerial view of the Sisters of Mercy Convent in Merion, Pa. Built between 1892 and 1906 after designs by Edwin Forrest Durang, the building now houses the Merion Mercy Academy., Negative number: 1551.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1551]

Title: Reading Fair, Berks County, Pa
Description: Aerial views of the September, 1922 Reading Fair showing oval-shaped horse racing track and audience stands. Buildings include the Poultry Building, Cattle Stable, Cooling Barn, and Manufacturers' Exhibit. Also visible are tents, railroad tracks, a Ferris wheel, houses, parked automobiles, and signage for "Burdan's Ice Cream." Muhlenberg Twp. Bldg. at 210 George St. is visible. Historical Society of Berks County in Reading, Pa. has a 3 ft. x 5 ft. print of negative 2771. Views are northwest to southeast. Probably taken September 12-16, 1922., Negative numbers: 2770, 2771., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2770 & 2771]

Title: Vertical views of Philadelphia along the Delaware River
Description: Vertical views of Philadelphia of the area bounded by the Spring Garden Street to the north, Reed Street to the south, the Delaware River to the east, and 10th Street to the west. Views are from a high altitude. The approach to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the bridge itself, Washington Square, and piers along the river are clearly visible, as are portions of Camden on the east bank of the river., Negative numbers: 12422n, 12423n., Manuscript notes on negative sleeves indicate photos were taken May 5, 1930.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.12422n; P.8990.12423n]

Title: [Aerial view of Marshall Farm, Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Built circa 1820., Negative number: 71, Inscribed in negative: Aero Service Corp.
Creator: Jennings, William Nicholson, 1860-1946, photographer
Date: 1921
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jennings [P.9480.71]

Title: [Aerial view of Percival Roberts' estate, Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Aerial view of 539 acre estate built circa 1903., Negative number: 57a, Inscribed in negative: Aero Service Corp, Phila.
Creator: Jennings, William Nicholson, 1860-1946, photographer
Date: ca. 1921
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jennings [P.9480.57a]

Title: Wings Field, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial view of Wings Field, Narcissa Road, Blue Bell, PA. Airplane hangars, runways and surrounding fields are visible. A small single engine propellor airplane sits on the runway. View looks northwest to southeast., Negative number: 19002., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1938
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.19002]

Title: Extreme aerial views of southwest Philadelphia
Description: Extreme high-altitude aerial views of southwest Philadelphia taken from Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania looking towards the Schuylkill River., Negative number: 22501., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1941
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.22501]

Title: Aerial views of the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of the Somerton neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia. Two views show residential development along Bustleton Avenue with adjacent farmlands. The William Penn Cemetery on Trevose Road is also visible., Negative numbers: 1446, 1469., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1921
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1446; P.8990.1469]

Title: University of Pennsylvania, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial view of the University of Pennsylvania's West Philadelphia campus from 33rd Street to the Schuylkill River and from South Street to Market Street. View looking north/northeast from the vicinity of 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard and shows Franklin Field before it was reconstructed in the early 1920s. The Penn Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology, adjacent railroad yards and residential row homes are all visible, as are bridges across the Schuylkill going to Center City Philadelphia., Negative number: 1588., Record created with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1588]

Title: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of the University of Pennsylvania campus and area around Spruce Street from 33rd to 38th Streets. Includes views of the Quadrangle dormitories, Franklin Field, the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and the Irvine Auditorium (under construction)., Negative numbers: 7125, 7126, 7127, 7664, 7667.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1927
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.7125-7127; P.8990.7664; P.8990.7667]

Title: [Carpenter Steel Company, Reading, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Aerial views of the Carpenter Steel Company plant on the banks of the Schuylkill River in Reading, Pennsylvania. Surrounding croplands and Berkshire Country Club golf course are visible in the distance. View is south to north. Probably taken September 12-16, 1922., Negative numbers: 2775., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2775]

Title: Aerial views of real estate and farmlands on the outskirts of Norristown, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of Norristown, Pennsylvania show areas outside the city center, including areas thick with housing developments alongside sparsely populated farmlands. Schools, farmhouses, streets and portions of the Schuylkill River and Stony Creek are also visible. Manuscript notes on some negative sleeves indicate the areas shown may be adjacent to the Norristown State Hospital, but the hospital is not visible in any of the images., Negative numbers: 6816, 6817, 6818, 6820, 6822, 6823, 6824, 6826, 6827, 6828, 6829, 6833aa., 6828 not digitized; zoom-in view of 6827.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6816-6818; P.8990.6820; P.8990.6822-6824; P.8990.6826-6829; P.8990.6833aa]

Title: [Construction of the Ridge-8th Street Subway]
Description: Aerial views of the Ridge-8th Street Subway (later known as the Broad-Ridge Spur) under construction. The approach to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at 5th and Race Streets and the adjacent Franklin Square are visible, as is the area bounded roughly by Callowhill to the north, Market Street to the south, Front Street to the East and 10th Street to the west. The Ridge-8th Street Subway opened in 1932., Title supplied by cataloger., Date from manuscript note on negative sleeve: Eighth st. Subway, Frank. Square; Phila. Pa.; June 13, 1931., Negative numbers: 14407n.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1931
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.14407n]

Title: Delaware River waterfront, South Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of the waterfront along the Delaware River in Philadelphia generally south of Market Street to Pattison Avenue. Piers, industrial facilities, railroad tracks, ships and ferries are visible as are portions of neighborhoods adjacent to the waterfront. The city skyline is visible in the distance., Negative numbers: 1196, 1198, 1199, 1201, 2835, 2836, 2843, 2852, 2853, 2854, 2856, 4862a.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1196; P.8990.1198; P.8990.1199; P.8990.1201; P.8990.2835; P.8990.2836; P.8990.2843; P.8990.2852; P.8990.2853; P.8990.2854; P.8990.2856; P.8990.4862a]

Title: Delaware River waterfront, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of the Delaware River waterfront include the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (formerly the Delaware River Bridge) and piers in South Philadelphia. Views face north and west from a vantage point on the river, taken on a relatively clear day so that they extend well into North Philadelphia along the waterfront and into South Philadelphia towards the Center City skyline, which can be seen in the distance., Negative numbers: 13829n, 13831n., Manuscript note on negative sleeves indicates images were taken December 3, 1930.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.13829n; P.8990.13831n]

Title: Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad terminus on the Delaware River, vicinity of Lehigh Avenue and Richmond Street, Port Richmond, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of the terminus of the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad at Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Railroad ends at the Delaware River, where an extensive network of railroad tracks, piers and industrial buildings are visible along the riverfront, many of which served the coal trade. Large ships are visible on the river and portions of the city to the north and west of the terminus can be seen in the distance., Negative numbers: 2841, 2842, 4862., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2841; P.8990.2842; P.8990.4862]

Title: Alan Wood Iron and Steel Company, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of the Alan Wood Iron and Steel Company in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Views from higher and lower altitudes show the factory complex from several angles as it sits on the bank of the Schuylkill River and straddles Conshohocken Road. The mainfacility was designed by the architecture firm of Savory, Scheetz, & Savory and built in 1910. Railroad tracks and bridges over the river are visible as are portions of the city of Conshohocken in the distance., Negative numbers: 1573, 1575, 2860, 2861., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1573; P.8990.1575; P.8990.2860; P.8990.2861]

Title: Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pa
Description: Aerial views of Ursinus College, located at 601 East Main Street, Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Includes Bomberger Hall, built 1891. The college was established in 1869 and originally occupied the former buildings of the Freeland Seminary for boys in Collegeville (formerly Freeland). Views show a cemetery across Main Street, surrounding houses, and farmland., Negative numbers: 4384, 4385., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1924
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.4384; P.8990.4385]

Title: Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pa
Description: Aerial view of Ursinus College, located at 601 East Main Street, Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Includes Bomberger Hall, built 1891. The college was established in 1869 and originally occupied the former buildings of the Freeland Seminary for boys in Collegeville (formerly Freeland). View shows construction of a building toward the west end of the campus., Negative number: 14903n.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: September 9, 1931
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.14903n]

Title: Girard College, N. Phila
Description: Aerial view of Girard College at Girard Avenue including Founder's Hall and the eastern and western outbuildings. The school buildings, designed by Philadelphia architect Thomas Ustick Walter in the Greek Revival style, were constructed 1833-1847. Girard College was established through a bequest from Stephen Girard, a Philadelphia financier and philanthropist, for the creation of a school for poor white male orphans. It opened in 1848., Negative number: P203.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: June 27, 1931
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.P203]

Title: Girard College, Phila., Pa
Description: Aerial view of Girard College at Girard Avenue including Founder's Hall and the eastern and western outbuildings. The school buildings, designed by Philadelphia architect Thomas Ustick Walter in the Greek Revival style, were constructed 1833-1847. Girard College was established through a bequest from Stephen Girard, a Philadelphia financier and philanthropist, for the creation of a school for poor white male orphans. It opened in 1848., Negative number: 6176., 6176 not digitized; negative is damaged and cannot be scanned.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.6176]

Title: Girard College, Phila., Pa
Description: Aerial view of Girard College at Girard Avenue including Founder's Hall and the eastern and western outbuildings. The school buildings, designed by Philadelphia architect Thomas Ustick Walter in the Greek Revival style, were constructed 1833-1847. Girard College was established through a bequest from Stephen Girard, a Philadelphia financier and philanthropist, for the creation of a school for poor white male orphans. It opened in 1848. Row homes on the surrounding streets are visible., Negative number: 14415n.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: June 13, 1931
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.14415n]

Title: Aerial views of Media and West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description: Aerial views of Media and West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Perspectives from a high altitude showing residential areas of row homes adjacent to business districts. West Philadelphia view (P.8990.1868a) includes A.P. Hill's Bell Storage Warehouse at 6926 Woodland Avenue., Negative numbers: 1433, 1868a., Record revised with date information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1921-1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1433; P.8990.1868a]

Title: [Real estate development on the outskirts of Reading, Pennsylvania.]
Description: Aerial view of real estate development along Reading Blvd. in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Several homes on Reading Blvd. built before 1920 are still visible. Bausman Memorial United Church of Christ Tower, Yocum Institute for Arts Education, State Hill Rd., Penn Ave. and the Reading Railroad are all visible. View is from east to west, towards Sinking Spring. Probably taken mid-September, 1922., Negative numbers: 2780., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.2780]

Title: Temple Stadium site, Pickering Avenue and East Vernon Road, West Oak Lane, Philadelphia
Description: Aerial views of the site of Temple Stadium (also called Beury Stadium and Owl Stadium) under construction. Located at the corner of Pickering Avenue and East Vernon Road, on the site formerly known as Vernon Park. The Temple Owls football team played at the stadium until 1978, and it was demolished in the 1980s., Negative numbers: 8396.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1928
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.8396]

Title: [Waterfront recreational area, Essington, Pennsylvania]
Description: Aerial views of piers and recreational areas along the Essington waterfront on the Delaware River. Boats are docked at the piers and on the water., Negative numbers: 8691., Manuscript note on negative sleeve: Essington, Pa., 7/6/28.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1928
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.8691]

Title: [Aerial view of the Schuylkill River looking southeast from Manayunk, Philadelphia.]
Description: Aerial view of the Schuylkill River looking southeast from the vicinity of Fountain Street in Manayunk. Relatively high vantage point shows the river and adjacent areas for some distance. Several bridges crossing the river are visible, as are industrial buildings in Manayunk and portions of Fairmount Park., Negative numbers: 1624., Manuscript note on negative sleeve: Girard Ave. Bridge., Record revised with information supplied by former Aero Service employee Carl H. Winnefeld, Jr.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1624]

Title: [Ridge Avenue and Philadelphia & Reading Railroad bridges over the Wissahickon Creek, Roxborough, Philadelphia.]
Description: Aerial view of the Ridge Avenue and Philadelphia & Reading Railroad bridges spanning the Wissahickon Creek in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia. Bridges cross the river not far from where it empties into the Schuylkill River., Negative numbers: 14387n.
Creator: Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date: 1931
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.14387n]

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