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The Lehigh Coal And Navigation Company collection

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The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company was a prominent coal mining and shipping company first established in 1820 with the merger of the Lehigh Coal Mining Company and the Lehigh Navigation Company, both of which operated in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania beginning in 1818. The Company owned and operated an extensive system of coalmines in Pennsylvania’s Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, two canals, and several railroads and railways.

The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company is credited with shaping the course of the American industrial revolution in Pennsylvania, as it contributed to innovation in transportation, manufacturing, and use of natural resources. Entrepreneurs who worked in the cement, iron, and, subsequently, steel industries, drove the need for new methods of and routes for transportation. Although coal had likely been used first by Native Americans, a woodsman named Philip Ginder was widely credited with the discovery of anthracite, which led to the founding of the Lehigh Coal Mine Company on 10,000 acres of land between Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania (now Jim Thorpe) and Tamaqua, Pennsylvania in 1793. At the time, anthracite’s value was recognized but it was prohibitively expensive to transport, despite the relative ease in its mining. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company first attempted to construct roads and wagon tracks through the wilderness to Philadelphia, where anthracite was gaining in popularity. But distances and the weight of the rock proved to be insurmountable obstacles to a successful mining operation. Attention quickly turned to waterways as a means of transport, including the Lehigh River, but it was determined to be too difficult to navigate via the available watercraft of the period. All the while, anthracite was gaining in popularity, having been adopted by blacksmiths and ironworks.

Josiah White and Erskine Hazard, owners of a nail works, first pioneered improvements to the navigability of the Lehigh River and introduced the anthracite industry to the Lehigh Valley. Interest in this new fuel spurred the partners to raise money to establish the Lehigh Navigation Company to improve the river; shortly thereafter the Lehigh Coal Company was formed in 1818. In 1820, realizing the interdependency of the two companies, the investors merged the two companies to form the Lehigh Navigation and Coal Company, which was renamed and incorporated as the Lehigh Coal and Navigation company in 1822. In the following years, increasingly larger shipments of anthracite were delivered to the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia via flat boats known as arks. The need to document shipping routes, coal fields, and waterways, as well as to map property boundaries, likely motivated the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company to contract surveyors and cartographers to create maps and drawings. Increased development, including the construction of the Lehigh Canal, which stretched from Mauch Chunk to Easton in 1827, called for additional documentation. Also in 1827, the Company expanded its reach and grasp of technology to construct a railroad that extended from the Schuylkill mines to Mauch Chunk. During the same time, the network of canals continued to expand, with the opening of the Delaware Canal in 1832.

In 1841 and 1862, catastrophic floods devastated the Company’s locks, dams and bridges, impacting canal, river, and railroad transportation of anthracite. Repairs were made, and new maps were made, along with updated technical drawings of locks and canals. Another technological development forged by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company included the timely development of the Switchback Railroad, which was dependent upon gravity. In the 1850s, a gradual shift from canal transportation to railroads took place; this change is represented in the Company drawings.

By the beginning of the 20th century, coal had lost its hold on the energy market. The Company was forced to close business activity in 1932, and shareholders dissolved the company in 1966.

The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company records house the business records of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. This collection dates from 1815 to 1940, the bulk from 1826 to 1913, and consists primarily of maps and drawings, along with a few related textual documents. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company is credited with shaping the course of the American industrial revolution in Pennsylvania, as it contributed to innovation in transportation, manufacturing, and use of natural resources. Pennsylvania’s wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. This collection reveals how natural resources are distributed throughout this region, as well as society's impact on the regional environment in the form of canals, railroads, residences, and technological advancements. The collection also provides insight into the greater-Philadelphia area’s regional technological and industrial history through detailed drawings of canals, culverts, locks, and related equipment.

The collection is arranged into three series: "I. Drawings, 1832-1940," "II. Maps, 1815-1933," and "III. Texts, 1826-1920."

Series "I. Drawings" comprises the majority of the collection and dates from 1832 to 1940, with the bulk of the materials from 1902 to 1913. These drawings show how canals were built and changed course, thereby affecting trade routes. This series may serve researchers to better understand the commercial development of the Lehigh Valley region through study of immigration and trade routes, as these drawings list relevant local landowners and reveal canal and railroad shipping routes. The drawings are arranged chronologically.

Series “II. Maps” dates from 1815 to 1933, with the bulk of the maps dating from 1826 to 1872. Intended to document anthracite fields in the 19th century, the maps contain information regarding Lehigh Valley property boundaries, names of residents and businesses, and the course of waterways. The maps also provide a source of documentation of the network of canals and railroads, whose construction spanned over a century throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. The series is arranged chronologically.

Series “III. Texts” is a small series that includes mostly business papers or complementary documents to some maps and drawings found in series “I” and “II.” Topics covered in this series include toll rates for various waterways and canals, land survey notes, and water rent deeds. The series dates from 1826 to 1920, with the bulk dating from 1826 to 1867, and is arranged chronologically.

This collection would be of interest to researchers of the anthracite industry, Lehigh Valley economic growth in the 19th century, and canal and railway development and technology. In particular, the 387 drawings and maps represent unique accounts of the natural and built environments as seen through the author’s or illustrator’s eyes spanning the period from 1826 to 1922.

The digitization part of this project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor. Principal Investigator - Lois F. Black; Project Manager - Ilhan Citak; Technical Coordinator - Rob Weidman; Consultants - Christine Roysdon, Julia Maserjian; Controlled Vocabularies - Lisa McColl; Metadata and Quality Control - Devin Bostick, Greg Edwards, Abby McBride; In-house scanning - Siddharth Ambatipudi; Digitization Vendor - Backstage Library Works

The creation of the electronic guide for this collection was made possible through generous funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, administered through the Council on Library and Information Resources’ “Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives” Project.

Cataloged and shelved separately in the book collection: Atlas of surveys of the city of Scranton and borough of Dunmore, Pennsylvania : compiled from actual surveys and city records. Boston : Graves & Steinbarger, 1898. Call Number: SC T Z0038 https://library.lehigh.edu/asa2.0/Record/363126

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Lehigh University Special Collections
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Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Christiana Dobrzynski Grippe - Revised and finalized by Lehigh University Special Collections staff and uploaded to PACSCL web site 27/01/2016
Finding Aid Date
2013 December 9
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The creation of the electronic guide for this collection was made possible through generous funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, administered through the Council on Library and Information Resources’ “Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives” Project. The digitization part of this project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor.
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Collection Inventory

Item 334: Cross section of standard two section boat, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of drawing: February 20, 1909. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

standard two section boat cross keelson keelsons beam to keelson floor to top of coaming thwart

Dimensions note

9 maps : linen ; 64 x 152 cm.

Item 358: Detail of hinge for standard 100-ton wooden hinged boat, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a plan of the culverts to be constructed on sections number 50 and number 62. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Plan of the culverts to be constructed on sections no. 50 and number 62. 89 ft. length of the culvert exclusive of the wings. Radius 12 ft. 8 ft span. Scale: 1/4 inch to the foot.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 38 x 46 cm.

Item 359: Details of cleats for standard 100-ton wooden hinge boat, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is one of several technical drawings detailing the construction of pieces of a 100-ton wooden hinged boat, including items 358 and 359. No signature is present for correction by assistant engineer. No signature is present for approval by canal superintendent. Full date of drawing: August 16, 1909. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

cleat size detail of cleats for standard 100 ton wooden hinge boat end view of horn

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 22 x 36 cm.

Item 365: Drawing of wicket coupling bolt, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of drawing: November 26, 1909. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

wicket coupling bolt 2 square nuts each bolt thread square section

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Item 365: Drawing of wicket coupling bolt
Item 370: Detail of circa 1909 wooden boat knee, revised 1940, circa 1909, 1940.
Scope and Contents Note

Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of drawing: December 22, 1909. Drawing revised April 18, 1940. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

detail plan of wooden boat knee hackmatack spruce white oak

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 371: Detail of canal boat forgings, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the details of a canal boat and its forging. The material of construction is wrought iron. The drawing shows the details of a bow fender, stern iron, shoe iron and bumper iron. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. This drawing was corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman detail of bow fender detail of stern iron detail of shoe iron detail of bumper iron countersunk spike

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 22 x 36 cm.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Item 371: Detail of canal boat forgings
Item 372: Detail plan showing forms for reinforced concrete waste gate, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic displays the detail plan showing forms for a reinforced concrete waste gate level between guard lock number 5 and guard lock number 32 one and a half miles north of Seigfried, Pa. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. This drawing was corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Spreaders, rods, belts, spiked, forms, posts. Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 375: Detail for lower bearing box, 26-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the standard detail plan for a lower bearing box, 26 inch wicket. The material of construction is cast iron. The drawing shows the dimensions of the finished work. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is January 24, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

For repair parts use size as specified on requisition. Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 22 x 36 cm.

Item 376: Detail for upper bearing box, 26-inch wicket, revised 1939, 1910, 1939.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the standard detail plan for an upper bearing box, 26 inch wicket. The material of construction is cast iron. The drawing shows dimensions of the finished work. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is January 24, 1910. This drawing was revised on August 1st, 1939. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

For repair parts use size as specified on requisition. Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman material cast iron bore

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 378: Detail of bearing box, 40-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the standard detail plan of a bearing box, 40 inch wicket. The material of construction is cast iron. The drawing shows dimensions of the finished work. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is January 26, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

For repair parts use size as specified on requisition. Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman material cast iron

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 379: Detail plan wicket shaft, 26-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the standard detail plan of a wicket shaft for a 26-inch wicket. The material of construction is forged steel. the drawing shows dimensions of the finished work. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is January 31, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman material forged steel

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 380: Standard plan of cast iron bearing box for 60-inch wicket, 1940.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the standard plan of a cast iron bearing box for a 60-inch wicket. New and repair work on the section of casting is shown. It belongs to the Office of Corporate Engineering and Real Estate Agreement of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The full date of this drawing is February 10, 1940. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 381: Detail of coupling for shaft and stem, 26-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail plan of the coupling for a shaft & stem, 26" wicket. The material of construction is cast iron. The drawing shows dimensions of the finished work. It belongs to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is February 2, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman material cast iron

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 382: Detail of rachet wheel for gate lifting device, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail plan of a rachet wheel for a gate lifting device. The material of construction is cast iron. The drawing shows the dimensions of the finished work. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is February 4, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman material cast iron bore

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 383: Detail of roller log bearing plates for drop gates and sluiceway in dam number 4, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail plan of roller log bearing plates for drop gates and sluiceway in dam number 4 (3 mile dam) in Treichlers, PA. The material of construction is medium steel. It belonged to the Lehigh Division Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is February 4, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman. Sluiceway material medium steel

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 22 x 36 cm.

Item 386: Lever and connections for reverse mechanism of engine, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail plan of the lever and connections for a reverse mechanism of an engine at launch "Josiah White." It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The full date of this drawing is March 2, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

engine bed launch josiah white engine bed gas pipe lever wrist pin

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 390: Plan of auxiliary moveable dam to increase height, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is one of several that details Dam number 4, including items 390 and 391. This schematic shows the plan of an auxiliary moveable dam to increase the height of dam number 4 in Treichlers, PA. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. It shows the side and end elevations and end section of the dam. The full date of this drawing is March 31, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

downs stream face up stream face apron deck timber and stone dam number 4

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 392: Detail of shaft for gate lifting device, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the standard detail plan of a shaft for a gate lifting device made of medium steel. The drawing shows dimensions of the finished work. The longitudinal section and the cross section details of the key and key-seat are shown. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. The full date of this drawing is May 26, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Assistant Engineer: William B. Spengler ; Canal Superintendent: E. H. Shipman material medium steel details of key and key seat

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 22 cm.

Item 398: Sketch showing arrangement of Dynamometer on canal boat for towage tests, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a sketch for the arrangement of a dynamometer on a canal boat for towage tests. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The front elevation, side elevation and overall plan are shown. The full date of this drawing is July 1, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 22 x 36 cm.

Item 399: Detail of worm for gate lifting device at feeder gate, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail plan of worm for gate lifting device at a feeder gate on guard lock #5 (slate dam). It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The full date of this drawing is August 12, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 22 x 36 cm.

Item 736: Detail of jag bolt, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail plan of a jag bolt by the Engineering Division of the Coal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The material used is soft steel. The full date of this drawing is January 24, 1910 This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Barbed material soft steel

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 20 x 28 cm.

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  1. Item 736: Detail of jag bolt
Item 737: Detail of elevation block for supporting third rail, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail plan of elevation block for supporting a third rail by the Engineering Division of the Coal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The material used is yellow pine. The full date of this drawing is January 25, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

material yellow pine

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 28 x 20 cm.

Item 1112: Repair boxes for wickets, 1908.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of drawing: March 12, 1908. This schematic shows the repair boxes for wickets of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 25 x 41 cm.

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  1. Item 1112: Repair boxes for wickets
Item 1116: Track construction on Lehigh Canal, 1907.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of drawing: June 29, 1907. This schematic shows the construction drawing of a track on the Lehigh Valley Canal. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

American Adhesion Traction Co.

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 30 x 38 cm.

Item 1184: Detail construction drawing of wood dam breast, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detail drawing of a wood dam breast. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 46 x 30 cm.

Item 1422: Plan of rock and pinion, single stem, gate lift device, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing: November 14, 1911. This schematic shows a standard plan of a rack and pinion, single stem, gate lift device made using cast iron. It was created by the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. This drawing was corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by Canal Superintendent E. H. Shipman. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Standard plan of rack and pinion, single stem, gate lift device. Detail plan of rack. Cast iron material. Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Canal Department. Engineering Division. Drawing shows dimensions of finished work. all castings shall be of tough no. 2 gray iron, free from injurious cold shuts or blowholes, true to pattern, smooth, and of a workmanlike finish. William B. Spengler: Assistant Engineer. E.H. Shipman: Canal Superintendent

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 57 x 20 cm.

Item 1426: Elevation and sections of standard wooden hinged boat, 1912.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing: January 2, 1912. This schematic by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Canal Department Engineering Division shows the plan for elevation and sections of a standard wooden hinged boat of 100 gross tons nominal capacity. It shows the deck plan, longitudinal section, and longitudinal elevation. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Full date of technical drawing: January 2, 1912. This schematic by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Canal Department Engineering Division describes the plan for elevation and sections of a standard wooden hinged boat of 100 gross tons nominal capacity. Longitudinal section. Deck plan. Longitudinal elevation. Match carling, coaming, running plank, carling, waling, thwart, bracket, lining, cross keelson.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 30 x 61 cm.

Item 1427: Detail plan of galvanized iron boat pump, 1912.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date: March 5, 1912. This schematic shows the standard detail plan of a galvanized iron boat pump. It shows the detail plan of a malleable iron foot, boat pump, pump rod and sucker, and valve. It belonged to the Engineering Division of the Canal Department of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and corrected by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Castings shall be free from injurious cold shuts or blowholes, true to pattern and of a workmanlike finish. all joints or seams to be well smouldered. Drawings show dimensions of the finished work.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 30 x 61 cm.

Item 1730: Drawing of ice boat, 1839.
Keywords

Ice Boat 1839 Delaware Division. 36 ft long 4 by 12 in. oak. Water line.

Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows an ice boat of the Delaware Division in 1839. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 30 x 30 cm.

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  1. Item 1730: Drawing of Ice Boat
Item 2242: Fall gate, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a fall gate. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Fall Gate. Scale 1 1/2 " = 1 ft. Roller

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 46 x 64 cm.

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  1. Item 2242: Fall gate
Item 2286: Plan of sea barges, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing: November 24, 1911. This schematic shows the general plan of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company's sea barges showing bin capacities and dimensions. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. Canal Department. Engineering Division. General plan of the Lehigh Coal and Nav. Co's sea barges showing bin capacities and dimensions. Nov. 24, 1911. Mauch Chunk, Pa. Nesquehoning and greenwood class. Length, beam, draft, capacity. Coaldale class. Lansford class. Hauto, Tamaqua, Easton, Allentown. Summit hill class. Panther Creek. Coalport class. Bristol, Mauch Chunk. Barges Coalport, Bristol, and Mauch Chunk will not carry over 800 tons when consigned to ports east of Cape Cod. Load line, bin no., tons. Longitudinal section of barges, assumed deck plan of barges. Note: Barges Coalport, Bristol, and Mauch Chunk will not carry over 800 tons when consigned to ports east of Cape Cod.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 46 x 61 cm.

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  1. Item 2286: Plan of sea barges
Item 2248: Bear Trap Lock (See also: Item 6323), 1840.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a detailed drawing of a bear trap lock. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Cross section. Ground plan. Gates. Elevation. Line of Dam. Fingers. Bear Trap Lock. 4 miles above White Haven look at Penn Forest Dam. 5th Mo 21st 1840. Scale 5'=1"

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 48 x 61 cm.

Item 2562: Cross section and elevation of upper and lower gates, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the cross section and elevation of upper and lower gates. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Cross section and elevation of upper and lower gates.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 46 x 57 cm.

Item 2563: Plan of lock number 27, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the plan of Lock number 27 on the upper grand section of the Lehigh Navigation with a lift of 50 feet. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

E. A. Douglas engineer. Drawn to a scale of eight feet to an inch. Plan of Lock No. 27 on the Upper Grand Section of the Lehigh Navigation. 50 feet lift.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 43 x 57 cm.

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  1. Item 2563: Plan of lock number 27
Item 2564: Lehigh dam numbers 17 and 18, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the upper sections of Lehigh Dam Number 17 and Lehigh Dam Number 18. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Lehigh Dam No. 17 Upper Section. Lehigh Dam No. 18 Upper Section. Drawn to the scale of 8 feet to an inch.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 44 x 57 cm.

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  1. Item 2564: Lehigh dam numbers 17 and 18
Item 2578: Plan and section of old masonry wall constructed at end of dam (2 copies), undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 53 x 38 cm.

Item 2582: Detail construction drawing of dam, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the detailed construction drawing of a dam. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Dam construction. The spaces between timbers to be well puddled with good gravel. Cross timbers jointed together to form a platform, 5 ft wide on which the milre sill rests. Sheet piling. Gravel. Foundation timber. Longitudinal sill lying 11 1/2 feet from bottom. First flooring, hemlock blank, second flooring or lining 1 1/2 inch white pine plank, plate or coping, sheet piling, lumber end of side post,

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 43 x 53 cm.

Item 2583: Plan of a culvert, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the plan of the culvert to be constructed on section number 52. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

A plan of the culvert to be constructed on section no. 52. Stick of timber in rear of wall. 120 feet length of culvert exclusive of the wings. 5 ft span. 8 ft radius of wings. Ground plan. Scale 1/2 an inch to the foot. Ring stone to be cut. Number 11. 100 perches stone masonry.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 39 x 53 cm.

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  1. Item 2583: Plan of a culvert
Item 2584: Plan of the culverts to be constructed at section number 50 and number 62, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a plan of the culverts to be constructed on sections number 50 and number 62. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Plan of the culverts to be constructed on sections no. 50 and number 62. 89 ft. length of the culvert exclusive of the wings. Radius 12 ft. 8 ft span. Scale: 1/4 inch to the foot.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 38 x 46 cm.

Item 2686: Lock gate, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a lock gate. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Scale 1/2 inch to a foot width of lock 22 feet top of water line

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 30 x 44 cm.

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  1. Item 2686: Lock gate
Item 2858: Plan of Log Bilge Canal Boat, 1906.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the plan of a log bilge canal boat with the floor plan of framing, side elevation of framing, deck plan, and side elevation. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Plan of log bilge canal boat for the Lehigh Coal and Nav. Co. Sept. 1906 Easton, PA. Bill of timber. Keelsons, bilge log, bottom kneecross timbers, knee uprights, main cross beams, deck, carlings, main braces, counter, bridging, stem, bumper, stern corner posts, cross log, uprights, rudder post, blade, gunwales at bow, stern, brace at stem, towing posts, bow fenders, upright fenders, scag, cleats, bow cleat, combings, end combings, waling, lowest side of plank, wedge shaped, bottom plank, side, running, bow deck plank, amidship, stern, bow, binnicle, carlings forhatches, flooring, bulkhead, lining for bottom, cabin and feed chests, filling for knee uprights, brest hooks. Floor plan of framing, side elevation of framing, deck plan, side elevation. Scale 1/4 in=1 ft. Deck carling, main brace, counter brace, lining, hemlock, keelsons, combing, running plank, dovetail in beam, waling.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 60 x 89 cm.

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  1. Item 2858: Plan of Log Bilge Canal Boat
Item 2800: Drawing of revised sea barge, 1907.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a drawing of a revised sea barge with stern, midship, and bow that was revised from 10/18/1907 through 11/11/1907. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Frames 6 to 20 and 25 to 39, both inclusive, will each have a pair of short carlings. On all other frames deck beams will extend all the way across, (designated style number 1). Bumper channel. Flanged brackets. Rudder post bearing. Sterm, midship, bow. Carling. Coaming. stern ledge bumper bracket belt braces breast hook special chock bow ledge skag cabin opening keelson deck plates

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 44 x 86 cm.

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  1. Item 2800: Drawing of revised sea barge
Item 2807: Drawing of steel canal boat, 1907.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing: October 7, 1907. This schematic shows the plan of a steel canal boat. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Plan of steel canal boat. Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. Mauch Chunk, Pa. October 7, 1907. Scale 1/4"=1'. Tie ring. Shoe. Center of bumper cleat.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 58 x 91 cm.

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  1. Item 2807: Drawing of steel canal boat
Item 2810: Drawing of steel canal boat, 1907.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing June 11, 1907. This schematic shows a drawing of a steel canal boat with hold plan, longitudinal section, deck plan, side elevation, and midship section. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Steel Canal Boat. L. C. & N. Co, Mauch Chunk, Pa. June 11, 1907. Midship Section, brackets, channels on every frame, strong beams, hold plan, longitudinal section, deck plan, side elevation.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 58 x 91 cm.

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  1. Item 2810: Drawing of steel canal boat
Item 2822: Plan of Fall Gates for head of Glendon level Lehigh Canal, 1904.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the plan of the fall gates for the head of the Glendon Level Lehigh Canal. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Plan of fall gates for head of glendon level Lehigh Canal. Scale: 1 1/2" = 1 ft. Easton, Pa. August, 1904. Rollers.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 53 x 89 cm.

Item 2829: Details for wooden section canal boat, 1907.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing: December 18, 1907. This schematic shows the details for a wooden section canal boat. Marked obsolete, March 1908, in red pen beneath title. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Cast iron cleat sizes. Use raised pattern numbers. Hinge. Rudder Post Bearing. Rudder Post Sleeve. Rudder Post Head. Details for wooden section canal boat. Top view. W. I. strap. Corners may be chipped out after casting. Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. Mauch Chunk, Pa. Dec 18 '07. Scale 1/2"=1" cast iron cleat size

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 84 cm.

Item 2850: Deck and stern details of steel canal boat, 1907.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows the deck and stern details for a steel canal boat. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Deck and Stern details steel canal boat. Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. Mauch Chunk, Pa. October 7, '07. Scale 1/2"=1". Special chock. Forged tie ring. Countersunk. Rudder Post Sleeve C.I. Rudder Post Bearing C.I. Rudder Post Head C.I. Top view.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 58 x 84 cm.

Item 2856: Drawing of longitudinal section of wooden two section canal boat, 1908.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing: March 4 1908. This schematic shows the longitudinal section of a wooden two-section canal boat on its center line with construction dimensions. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Longitudinal section of wooden two-section canal boat on center line. Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. Mauch Chunk, Pa. 3-4-'08. Scale 1/4"=1', frame no.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 15 x 64 cm.

Item 2859: Detailed sections of steel canal boat, 1907.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date of technical drawing: October 7, 1907.This schematic shows the detailed sections of a steel canal boat with bow, stern, and midship. The overall dimensions of the boat at frames is displayed on the drawing. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Detailed sections steel canal boat. Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. Mauch Chunk, PA. October 7, 07. Scale 1/2"=1". Bow, stern, midship, rudder post bearing, deck beam, skag, stern lodge, bumper, bumper brackets, bottom bounding angle, carling, keelson, channel, hatch ledge. bow ledge special chock belt braces breast hook skag overall dimension of boat frames

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 48 x 91 cm.

Item 3082: Lock gate, 1902.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a lock gate with detailed assembly instructions. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

INSTRUCTIONS Bored and Dress ends of bars according to template. Cut spacers to correct length and bore to template. Frame in top and bottom castings A,B,C, and D. Put bars on vertical tie rods inserting spacing-blocks and dowels as gate is built up - when all assembled, draw up tight with vertical tie rods then bore and insert diagonal tie rod and square up. Finally, dress spacing-blocks to the ends of the bars and put angle iron on mitre end.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 84 x 71 cm.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Item 3082: Lock gate
Item 4011: Plan of waste gate, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

Full date: February 20, 1909. No signatures present on drawing for correction by Assistant Engineer or approval by Canal Supervisor. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Canal Department Engineering Division Longitudinal Section Plan Horizontal Section Transverse Section Waste Gate stone and timber paved slope plank on sleepers embedded in soil timber protection to embankment plank stopwall towing path canal mitre still elevation tie rod

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Materials Viewable Online
  1. Item 4011: Plan of waste gate
Item 4991: Assembly of upper and lower gates, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical Drawing details the assembly of upper and lower lock gates. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

lower gate upper gate mitre post. Upper gate to be made of cast iron. mitre sill top of water line

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : paper ; 33 x 51 cm.

Item 5003: Elevations and sections of standard wooden hinged boat, 1909.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of a wooden hinged boat.Plans corrected by William B. Spengler assistant engineer, and approved by E. H. Shipman canal superintendent. Full date: December 7, 1909. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Framing Plan Longitudinal Section Deck Plan Longitudinal Elevation Stern Elevation Stern Bow deck hatch carling coaming running plank waling side upright side planking knee cross keelson stem bow cleat cleat clamp bow knee battened bulkhead upper berth lower berth table locker skag rudder

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Item 5023: Plan of proposed alteration of launch, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details proposed alterations for the construction of the ship "Josiah White". Technical notes recorded beneath title: changes made in red, motion parts of engine to be boxed in. Full date: March 1, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

boat Josiah White longitudinal section keelson minimum drought line companion way propeller shaft batteries engine muffler piping for water jacket bilge pump

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 30 x 79 cm.

Item 5035: Detail plan of gate for reinforced concrete waste gate, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of a concrete waste gate near Allentown, including a bill of materials in the upper right corner. Full date of technical drawing: June 2, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

bill of material: gate timber white oak bolts washers bands and plates spikes wall plates concrete

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 46 x 91 cm.

Item 5060: Detail plan of reinforced concrete lock, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of the construction of a reinforced concrete lock. Full date of technical drawing: February 6, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Reinforced Concrete Lock Steel Edge Bridge plan of half of lock at recess section through center of lock section through chamber half round steel edge anchored engineering division canal department

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Item 5061: Detail plan of reinforced concrete lock, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of a reinforced concrete lock. Full date of technical drawing: February 6, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

reinforced concrete lock steel edge anchor plan of breast canal department engineering division oak sheeting half round steel edge anchored face of breast concrete I beam oak post eye bar anchors hook bolts pockets in concrete nailing timber

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Item 5062: Detail plan of reinforced concrete lock, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

reinforced concrete lock elevation of breast plan of breast engineering division canal department cotter bolts eye bar bolts hook bolts castings half round steel edge anchored timber beam pockets in concrete

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Item 5094: Design and detail plan of roller log of drop gate, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing detail the construction of the roller log of a drop gate in Dam 4 at Treichlers. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler, not approved by canal superintendent. Full date of technical drawing: July 18, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Bethlehem Steel Co. strap band roller log canal department engineering division lehigh division 3 mile dam detail of strap bands roller log end detaill of cast iton filler plates detail of bolt hole spacing in beam plan of lower gate sheeting plate washer end view of roller log

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Item 5098: Design for reinforced concrete box drain with gate, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the design of a reinforced concrete box drain with a gate. The full date of this drawing is August 9, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

reinforced concrete box drain with gate gate hoist plan canal department engineering division changed to single stem slope paving

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Item 5404: Assembly of rock and pinion, single stem, gate lift device, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the assembly of a rack and pinion single stem gate lift device. Corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of technical drawing: November 14, 1911This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

All castings shall be of tough No. 2 gray iron, free from injurious cold shuts or blowholes, true to pattern, smooth and of a workmanlike finish. Side bearing bar pinion shaft roller shaft roller capstan pinion rack capstan bars bearing timber bolts oil holes gate stem engineering division canal department

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 20 cm.

Item 5582: Detail plan of blade, 40-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of the blade for a 40 inch wicket. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of technical drawing: December 10, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

material: cast iron casting number: C-117 required size drawing shows dimensions of finished work wickets canal department engineering division

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 20 cm.

Item 5583: Plan of 40-inch wicket assembled, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the assembly of a 40 inch wicket. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of technical drawing: Dec 10, 1910. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

for dimensions see detail plan of parts wicket bearing box bearing cap end bearing bar blade side bar canal department engineering division casting number name of piece detailed plan

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 20 cm.

Item 5588: Detail of side bar, 60-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of the side bar of a 60 inch wicket. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of drawing: December 10, 1910. Part of a set of technical drawings detailing a 60" wicket, including item numbers 5588 to 5591. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

wicket material cast iron casting number C123 drawing shows dimensions of finished work canal department engineering division

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 36 x 20 cm.

Item 5589: Detail plan of blade, 60-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of a blade for a 60 inch wicket. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer William B. Spengler and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of drawing: Dec 10, 1910. Part of a set of technical drawings detailing a 60" wicket, item numbers 5588 to 5591.This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

material cast iron casting number C-124 drawing shows dimensions of finished work

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 20 x 36 cm.

Item 5590: Detail plan of blade, 60-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of the blade of a 60 inch wicket. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer Spengler, William B. and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of drawing: December 10, 1910. Part of a set of technical drawings detailing a 60" wicket, item number 5588 to 5591.This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

to be fitted and keyed in chain sherve materials cast iron casting number C-124-A drawing shows dimensions of finished work berm heel side right hand blade

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 20 x 36 cm.

Item 5591: Assembly drawing of 60-inch wicket, 1910.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the assembly of a 60 inch wicket. Drawing corrected by assistant engineer Spengler, William B. and approved by canal superintendent E. H. Shipman. Full date of drawing: December 10, 1910. Part of a set of technical drawings detailing a 60" wicket, item numbers 5588 to 5591.This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

bearing box bearing cap end bearing bearing bar blade blade with wheel shaft material cast iron for dimensions see detail plans of parts

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 20 x 36 cm.

Item 6012: Plan showing encroachments on Pool number 6, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the encroachment of the Thomas Iron Company on pool number 6 owned by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The full date of this technical drawing is June 13, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

foundry machine shop discharge pipe lehigh river Thomas Iron Company arch culvert retaining wall suction pipe discharge pipe power house dam Hokendauqua line agreed upon october 17, 1890 between the Lehigh Coal and Navigation company and the thomas iron company as line of filling in pool number 6 at water surface 233 feet from old electric light station

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 30 x 71 cm.

Item 6046: Plan of present weigh lock (2 copies), 1913.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of the weigh lock present at Muach Chunk Pa. The full date of this drawing is August 21, 1913. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

weigh lock mauch chunk

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 61 x 91 cm.

Item 6323: Two drawings of Bear Trap Lock (3 copies. One copy has title "Lock number 16 at Pine Forest.") (See also: Item 2248), undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing shows a bear trap lock. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Bear Trap Lock Cross Section, ground plan, gates, fingers, graves, elevation, line of dam, scale 5 feet to an inch, lock 16 at pine forest.

Dimensions note

2 technical drawings ; 51 cm. x 61 cm.

Item 6332: Cross sections of canal boat, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the cross section of a canal-boat. No publisher, creator, date, or other identifying information is present on the item. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

wheel paddles white oak

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : paper ; 46 x 64 cm.

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  1. Item 6332: Cross sections of canal boat
Item 7300: Plan of standard concrete lock (Rolled), 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is part of a set of technical drawing detail plans as applied to Lock number 45, including items 7300 and 7302. Full date of drawing: December 5, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

plan of breast concrete lock detail of chamber wall pocket cotter bolts hook bolts eye bar anchor pocket in concrete joint in sheeting triangle mesh oak logs post vent pipe

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 64 x 142 cm.

Item 7302: Plan of standard concrete lock (Rolled), 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is part of a set of technical drawing detail plans as applied to Lock number 45, including items 7300 and 7302. Full date of drawing: December 5, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

plan of standard concrete lock number 45 16 foot lift construction detail of walls and bridge girder cross section bridge over lock plan of breast of half lock section through center of lock base of wall

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 64 x 142 cm.

Item 7303: Plan of standard concrete lock (Rolled), 1912.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is one of several technical drawing detail plans as applied to concrete lock number 47, including items 7303 to 7305. Full date of drawing: March 9, 1912. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

plan of standard concrete lock lock number 47 8 foot drop construction details of breast oak sheeting bolts triangle mesh rods pocket in concrete nailing timber hook bolt eye bar anchors oak post cotter bolts

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 64 x 142 cm.

Item 7304: Plan of standard concrete lock (Rolled), 1912.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is one of several technical drawings detailing the construction of lock number 47, including item numbers 7303 to 7305. Full date of drawing: March 9, 1912. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

plan of standard concrete lock lock no. 47 hook bolts eye bar anchors detail plan of breast timber beam triangle mesh elevation of breast

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 64 x 142 cm.

Item 7305: Plan of standard concrete lock (Rolled), 1912.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is one of several technical drawings detailing the construction of lock number 47, including item numbers 7303 to 7305. Full date of drawing: March 9, 1912. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

plan of standard concrete lock 8 foot lift lock number 47 detail plan of walls and bridge bridge details girder cross section bridge over lock C. I. post plan of breast and half of lock

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 64 x 142 cm.

Items 7331A to 7331D: Steel Hinged Boat (4 pieces in 2 rolls. Items 7331B to 7331D rolled together), 1913.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of technical drawing shows the details, lines, framing & bulkheads, and plating for a steel hinged boat with construction dimensions. The drawings are all signed by William H. Walton, M.E., James W. Hussey, N.A., and approved by E. H. Shipman, Canal Superintendent. All four drawings are dated August 12, 1913.

Dimensions note

4 technical drawings : linen ; 58 x 119 cm.

Item 4: Map of first and second anthracite coal fields by Samuel Fisher, 1836.
Scope and Contents Note

This item shows a map of the first and second anthracite coal fields, as well as roads, railroads, and properties in the region. This map is a lithographic copy produced by Watson's Lithography in Philadelphia, Pa. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Riche, Mary Bowen, John Cook, Henry Haller Jr., David Bukerton, James Hannah, John Singer, Abraham Singer, John Keim, John Stahl, William Kinnear, John Rechner, George Glentworth, John Thompson, Robert Lee, Joseph Zombrah, Rudolph Ebright, Ellis Hughes, Isaac Willits, Balthazer Gehr, Jacob Zall, Charles Evans, John Otts, Philip Miller, Christian Dishong, Elizabeth Branham, Jacob Heim, Jacob Sleitsel, Thomas Sillyman, Benjamin Pott, John Schall, John Chandler, John Spayd, Jacob Brickley, John Spyker, Abraham Bower, John Kidd, Joseph Heister, Peter Filbert, Michael Hebberling, William Gebert, Jonathan Zerbe, John Schall, William Montgomery, Martin Horne, Elijah Weid, George Weid, William Cook, Henry Lice, Jacob Knoll, Chatharine Knoll, Jacob Scharff, Daniel Miller, Burkhard, Peter Feather, Stoeker, Peter Levergoed, Conrad Fleager, John Lesher, John Moyer, Stephen Lininger, Thomas Wildbahn, George Eckert, Michael Madare, Peter Nagle, Jacob Yeager, William Witman Jr., Mary Witman, John Witman, Michael Besinger, Philip Hummelberger, Killian May, Christian Moyer, Philip Moyer.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 122 x 222 cm.

Item 7: Map of vicinity of Pottsville-Slatington, 1889.
Scope and Contents Note

This map is a Reconaissance map of the topography and geology of a section of Pennsylvania, created for the U.S. Geological Survey, under directorship of J. W. Powell. The map also includes detailed information on towns, townships, and railroads. The map is made up of several panels, several of which are missing. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Pennsylvania U.S. Geological Survey Mahanoy Sheet. J. W. Powell, Director. Reconnaissance Map. Hazelton Sheet. Sugar Loaf Mountain, Pennsylvania Railroad, McCauley Mountain, Mountain Grove, Beaver Columbia, Buck Mountain, Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Little Catawissa Creek, Ringtown, Brownsville, William Penn, Lost Creek, Gilberton, Maizeville, Mahanoy Place, Frackville, New Castle, Wetherill Junction, Wadesville, St. Clair, Pottsville, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Brandonville, Shenandoah, Peoples Railroad, Schuylkill Haven and Mine Hill Railroad, Cressona, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill and Susquehanna Branch of Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Shartlesville, Port Clinton, Drehersville, Little Schuylkill River, East Brunswick, McKeansburg, Middleport, Patterson, Tuscarora, Nesquehoning Mountains, Summit Hill, Coaldale, Lansford, Pisgah Mountain, Mauch Chunk, Nesquehoning, Central Railroad of New Jersey, Hazelton, Buck Mountain Railroad, Bald Mountain, Rockport, Weatherly, Audenried, Tresckow, Jeansville, Port Carbon, Palo Alto, New Philadelphia, Middleport, Stockton, Lattimer, Ebervale, Jeddo, Drifton, Eckley, Bloomingdale, Pleasant Corners, Derringer, Gowen, Hopeville, Zions Grove, Lausanne. Edition of Oct. 1891 reprinted May 1901. Henry Gannett, Chief Topographer, Marcus Baker, Topographer in charge. Triangulation by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Topography by R. D. Cummin. Surveyed in 1889. Schuylkill, Berks, Carbon, Luzerne, Washington, Heidelberg, Weisenberg, Upper Macungie, Lower Macungie, Maxatawny, North Whitehall, Whitehall, Longswamp, Lowhill. H.M. Wilson, Geographer in charge. Control by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and S. S. Gannett. Topography by Second Geol. Survey of Pa. and Hersey Monroe. Surveyed in 1900 in cooperation with the State of Pennsylvania.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 100 x 108 cm.

Item 8: Maps of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County (2 copies), 1870.
Scope and Contents Note

This compound object is compose of two copies of a detailed map of Wilkes-Barre in Luzerne County. In the bottom right corner of the maps are illustrations of the Wyoming Seminary and Commercial college, including illustrations of the institutions various halls, and a description of founding and current staff. In the bottom left corner of the maps is an illustration of the Wyoming Valley Hotel, with proprietor listed beneath it. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

2 maps ; 124 x 153 cm.

Item 9: Philadelphia Water Supply Company proposed aqueduct lines, 1896.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows the Philadelphia Water Supply Company's proposed aqueduct lines to supply the city of Philadelphia with 250 million gallons per day of filtered water from the Delaware River by gravity and steam pumping. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Philadelphia Water Supply Company proposed aqueduct lines to supply the city of Philadelphia with 350 million gallons per day of filtered water from the Delaware River by gravity and steam pumping. Henry Birkinbine engineer. 36 South 3rd St. Philada. 1896. Description: Canals Railroads Public Roads Count Lines Proposed Aqueduct Gravity Line Proposed Conduit & Main of steam pumping plant elevations marked by figures. Township lines. Northampton Co., Easton, Phillipsburg, Belvidere, Montgomery Co., Durham, Haycock, Bedminster, Lambertville, New Hope, Doylestown, Bucks, Newtown, Northampton, Trenton, Bordentown, Bristol, Burlington, Delaware, Philadelphia, Wrightstown, Plumstead, Buckingham, Makefield, Nockamixon, Williams, Pohatcong, Forks, Harmony. Queen Lane Reservior, East Park Reservoir, New Roxborough Reservoir, Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Frankford, aqueduct intake and filter beds, pumping plant and filter beds, water tower.

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1 map ; 178 x 99 cm.

Item 10: Railroads of New Jersey, 1888.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows the railroads of New Jersey compiled and drawn by John T. Van Cleef and J. Brognard Betts. A table shown at the bottom right of the map details the distances in miles of several railroad systems in New Jersey. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map of the railroads of New Jersey. Warren, Morris, Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, Delaware River, Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay Table of Railroads by Systems: Pennsylvania R. R. System: Belvidere Delaware R. R. Co. (including Flemington Branch) Camden and Atlantic R. R. Co. Camden and Burlington County R. R. Co. Columbus, Kinkora and Springfield R. R. Co. Enterprise R. R. Co. Freehold and Jamesburg Agricultural R. R. Co. Long Beach R. R. Co. Martins Creek Ry. Co. Millstone and New Brunswick R. R. Co. Mt. Holly, Lumberton and Medford R. R. Co. Natinola Docks Ry. Co. Pemberton and Hightstown R. R. Co. Perth Amboy and Woodbridge R. R. Co. Philadelphia and Long Branch R. R. Co. (including Island Heights Branch) Philadelphia, Marlton and Medford R. R. Co. Rocky Hill Railroad and Transportation Co. Salem R. R. Co. Salem Branch R. R. Co. Swedesboro R. R. Co. United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Co. (including Canals) Vincentown Branch R. R. Co. West Jersey R. R. Co. (including Ocean City Branch) West Jersey and Atlantic R. R. Co. Woodstown and Swedesboro R. R. Co. Central R. R. of New Jersey System: Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey Constable's Hook R. R. Co. Cumberland and Maurice River R. R. Co. Dover and Rockaway R. R. Co. High Bridge R. R. Co. Lake Hopatcong R. R. Co. Longwood Valley R. R. Co. Manufacturers' Railroad Co. New Jersey Southern Ry. Co. New York and Atlantic Highlands R. R. Co. New York and Long Branch R. R. Co. Ogden Mine R. R. Co. South Branch R. R. Co. Toms River R. R. Co. Toms River and Waretown R. R. Co. Vineland Railroad Co. West End R. R. Co. New York Lake Erie & Western R. R. System: Bergen County R. R. Co. Bergen and Dundee R. R. Co. Long Dock Co. Newark and Hudson R. R. Co. New York and Greenwood Lake Ry. Co. Northern R. R. Co. of New Jersey Paterson and Hudson River R. R. Co. Paterson, Newark and New York R. R. Co. Paterson and Ramapo R. R. Co. Delaware, Lackawanna, & Western R. R. System: Chester R. R. Co. Morris and Essex R. R. Co. Newark and Bloomfield R. R. Co. Passaic and Delaware R. R. Co. Sussex R. R. Co. Warren R. R. Co. Philadelphia & Reading R. R. System: Camden, Gloucester and Mt. Ephraim R. R. Co. Delaware Railroad Co. of New Jersey Delaware and Bound Brook Co. of New Jersey East Trenton R. R. Co. Glassboro Railroad Co. Philadelphia and Atlantic City R. R. Co. Williamstown and Delaware River R. R. Co. New York, Susquehanna & Western R. R. System: Lodi Branch R. R. Co. Macopin R. R. Co. New York, Susquehanna and Western R. R. Co. Passaic and New York R. R. Co. West Shore R. R. System (N.Y.C and H.R.R.R Lessee): New Jersey Junction R. R. Co. West Shore and Ontario Terminal Co. West Shore R. R. Co. Lehigh Valley R. R. System: Easton and Amboy R. R. Co. Middlesex R. R. Co. Morris Canal and Banking Co. South Plainfield and Roselle R. R. (not completed) Unclassified Railroads: Anglesea R. R. Co. Cape May and Sewell's Point R. R. Co. Charlottseburgh and Green Lake R. R. Co. Cumberland and Maurice River R. R. Co. Delaware Bay and Cape May R. R. Co. Delaware River R. R. Co. Ferro Monte R. R. Co. Freehold and New York Ry. Co. Hackensack R. R. Co. Hibernia Mine R. R. Co. Hibernia Underground R. R. Co. Jersey City and Bergen R. R. Co. Lehigh and Hudson River Ry. Co. Mays Landing and Egg Harbor City R. R. Co. Midvale R. R. Co. Monmouth Park R. R. Co. Mount Hope Mineral R. R. Co. New Jersey and New York R. R. Co. New York and Fort Lee R. R. Co. Pennsylvania, Slatington and New England R. R. Co. Tuckerton R. R. Co. Watchung R. R. Co. Summary: Pennsylvania R. R. Systme Central R. R. of N.J. System New York, Lake Erie and Western R. R. System Delaware, Lackawanna and Western R. R. Philadelphia and Reading R. R. System New York, Susquehanna and Western R. R. System West Shore R. R. System (N.Y.C. & H.R.R.R. Lessee) Lehigh Valley R. R. System Unclassified Railroads

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1 map ; 115 x 78 cm.

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  1. Item 10: Railroads of New Jersey
Item 11: Wall map of Lehigh County (On roller), 1862.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is a county map of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Along the outer edges of the map are numerous illustrations of notable locations within the county. On the Left side of the map is a chart detailing the 1860 census information for the county and townships within the county, and opposite on the left side is a text box containing notes on the history of the county. On the bottom portion of the map is a table of distances between locations within the county. The map also has multiple inserts depicted enlarged maps of cities and towns within the county. This map is a lithographic copy produced by M. H. Traubel in Philadelphia, Pa. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Court House, Allentown Pa., Crane Iron Works, Allentown Foundry & Machine Works, Thayer Erdmann, Wilson & Co., Manufacturers of steam engines, boilers, coal & freight cars, shafting & mill gearing, furnace & mining work, McHose & Ritter, Allentown Fire Brick Works, Steam planing mill & lumber van, lehigh tube works, albright & co., Thomas Iron Works, Lehigh Valley Iron Works, Junction of the Lehigh Valley & Ironton Railroad, Lanark Residence of C. Wittman, and Muehlberg Vineyard Saucon Valley Pa., Historical Notes of Lehigh County. This County of Lehigh was organized on the 6th day of March, 1812, with its present boundaries. Prior to this, it formed a part of Northampton County, which was divided by Bucks County in 1752; the latter has been one of the three original counties of the State of Pennsylvania. The County of Lehigh, at the time of organization, was divided in the Townships of Upper Milford, Upper Saucon, Salsburg, Northampton, Hanover, South Whitehall, North Whitehall, Macungie, Weisenburg, Lowhili, Lynn and Heidelberg.The Borough of Catasauqua was formed of Hanover Township, and incorporated February 8th. Millerstown was separated from Lower Macungie and organized into a Borough, November 13th, 1857. Emaus, formerly a Moravian Mission, constituting a part of Salsburg Township, was chartered a Borough, August 1, 1859. By the Court of Quarter Session, the Township of Macungie was divided into Upper and Lower Macungie, May 3rd, 1832. The boundaries of the Townships of Salsburg and Upper Saucan were corrected and legally fixed May 5th, 1838. Heidelberg Township was organized and divided into two separate townships, called Washington and Heidelberg, December 6th, 1847. Upper MIlford was divided into Upper and Lower Milford, December 6th, 1847. By an Act of Assembly a new election district was formed out of parts of North and South Whitehall, being the initiative of the forthcoming Township of Copley. The population of Lehigh County in year 1840 was 25,780 inhabitants. Residence of Charles Kline Esq., Allentown Wooden Mills, Henry Gabriel, Residence of David Thomas, Esq., Catasauqua, Fountain Mills, Cedar Springs, Hiram J. Schantz, Allentown Academy, Slatington & Quarries, Allentown Rolling Mill Company, Puddling mill, boilerhouse, rail mill, office, Gr. P. Wells Residence, 3rd Ward School House, German Lutheran Church, German Methodist Church, S. Town Hall, Reformed Church, 4th Ward School House, English Church, Court House, Allentown Seminary, 2nd Ward School House, 1st Ward School House, Allentown Iron Works, Iron Mines at Ironton, Allentown Seminary, Lehigh County Poorhouse, Residence of James Fuller Esq., Kern & Miller's Brewery, Odd fellow's hall, Residence of Henry King Esq, Statistical Table of Lehigh County, Census 1860, George P. Weil's Residence, Residence of John Biery Esq., orefield, Lehigh Furnace, Little Lehigh Mills, Distillery & Farm, E. Schreiber Proprietor. Plan of the borough of Catasauqua, Hanover Tp., Northampton, Lehigh River, South White Hall, Schuylkill County, West Penn Tp., Plan of the village of Germansville, P.O., Plan of the village of Steinsville, Plan of the village of Fogelsville, Plan of the Borough of Millerstown, Plan of the Borough of Allentown, Plan of the village of New Texas, Plan of the Borough of Emaus, Map of Bethlehem and vicinity, Plan of Friedensville and the zinc mines, Plan of the village of coopersburg, plan of seigersville P.O., plan of slatington, plan of Hokendauqua, plan of Ironton and vicinity, plan of Orefield, plan of slatdale, labarsville, plan of trexlertown, plan of schnecksville, plan of guthsville, plan of saegersville.

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1 map ; 56 x 78 cm.

Item 12: Wall map of Mauch Chunk (On roller), 1854.
Keywords

Mansion House George Esser Lesse. Map of the Borough & Township of Mauch Chunk including plans of Nesquehoning, Summit hill, the borough of Tamaqua, and the coal works of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company in the counties of Carbon & Schuylkill Pa. Surveyed & drawn by Philip Nunan. Published by Jos. B. Craig No 80. So. Front St. Philadelphia. 1854. Scale 100 perches to one inch. Superintendents residence. Mauch Chunk, one of the Chief Business Towns in Northern Pennsylvania Capital of Carbon County is situated on the Lehigh River 56 miles from Easton. It owes it present importance and flourishing condition chiefly to the mining operations of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. The Lehigh Slack Water Navigation from Mauch Chunk to White Haven about 25 miles and Canal to Easton 46 1/2 miles was projected by Josiah White. George E. A. Hauto & Erskine Hazard of the County of Philadelphia, who were authorized by Act of Assembly passed 20th of March 1818, to improve the Navigation of the River . Fall from White Haven to Mauch Chunk 600 feet, overcome by 28 Locks and twenty dams of an average lift of 21 feet. Fall from Mauch Chunk to Easton 353 ft overcome by 46 Locks and 8 Dams of an average lift of 10 feet. In 1850, 722,000 tons of coal were transported on the Lehigh Navigation, 1851: 989,256 tons, in 1852: 1,114,000 tons & in 1853 over millions of tons. The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company comprising Mess. White & Hazard and Associates, was incorporated February 13th, 1822. The following are the names of the officers of the Company at this time March 1854. Office 82 South Second Street Philadelphia. President James Cox, Secretary Edwin Walter, Treasurer Otis Ammidon. Managers: Erskine Hazard, Henry Cope, George Abbott, Joseph Fisher, John Farnum, Henry T. Bolter, John Brock, Richard Richardson, Alexander Fullerton, Andrew Manderson, Superintendent & Engineer Edwin A. Douglas. Population in 1853, 1000. Plan of Nesquehoning, Market Street, North Street, Mill Street, Cattawissa Street, Holland Street, Allen Street, Ratcliff Street, School Street, Douglas Street, J. Brennan, Tarlton, L. C., D. McAlrain, J. Harris, D. Klockner, A. E. Cabe, J. Leslie, D. Lemon, A. A. Douglas, J. R. Butler, Packer Harlen & Co. , Packer Harlen & Co., G. Davis, H. Jones, Farren, Mrs. Peters, W. Farren, Mrs. May, T. Siefried, A. Broderich, T. Hackert, A. Ricks, Packer & Douglas, Blakeske, School House, L. Ashley, Widow Hands, F. Mc Can, Catholic Church, Reverend P. Hanigan, T. Smith, J. Riely, J. Adams, Marsdon, C. Holmes, Lausanne Toqnship, Lehigh Valley Railroad, North Pennsylvania Railroad, Mount Pisgah, Borough of Mauch Chunk, Penn Forest Township, Borough of East Mauch Chunk, Lehigh Street, North Street, Fifth Street, Fourth Street, Third Street, Second Street, Centre Street, South Street, Weiss Lippincold & Miners Car Shop, Lehigh River, Lehigh Valley, Dam, North Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County, Centerville, Nesquehoning Mountain, Summit Hill, Jamestown, Tamaqua.

Scope and Contents Note

This large map shows a map of the Borough & Township of Mauch Chunk including plans of Nesquehoning, Summit Hill, the borough of Tamaqua, and the coal works of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company. Included in the top left corner of the map are two manuscript illustrations depicting the Mansion House of George Esser and the Superintendent's residence. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

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1 map ; 150 x 112 cm.

Item 13: Wall map of Northampton County (On roller), 1860.
Scope and Contents Note

This wall map contains a complete map of Northampton county, divided and color coded by township, as well as smaller inserts provided detailed maps of cities and towns. Included with many of the city maps are business directories. In each corner of the map are illustrations of the Masonic Hall, Northampton Street, Farmer's and Mechanic's Institute, and the Glanz and Kuebler's Lager Beer Brewery and Vaults, all located in Easton, Pa. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map of Northampton County, Pennsylvania from actual surveys by G. M. Hopkins Jr. S.C.. Published by Smith, Gallup & Co. Publishers at 517, 519, & 521 Minor Street in 1860. Business Directory. Hotels. American South 3rd Street Jesse Litnes Prop., R.G. Gross Superintendent, Washington Number 43 South 3rd Street, Simon Bieter, John A. Sleton, W. H. Abel. Banks. Easton Bank, Farmers & Mechanics. Editors and Printers. W. H. Hutter, Josiah P. Hetrick, D. H. Newman, Davis Eichman, A. H. Senseman, Josiah Cole, Lewis Gordon, Easton Times. Attorneys at Law. H. D. Maxwell, A. E. Brown, Philip Johnson, G. H. Meyers, Elisha Allis, L. A. Stout W. W. Schuyler, Edward J. Fox, G. A Yatyes, B. F. Frackenthall, Chas & Max Goepp, Peter Baldy, A. S. Knecht, W. H. Armstrong, Val Hilburn, J. M. Porter & J. M Porter Jr., S. C. Cook, Reader & Green. Justices, Clerks. B. F. Arnt, John Stotzer, Thomas W. Lynn, George Schlabach, William H. Pomp, Samuel Siegfried, W. W. Cottingham, Val Hilburn. Druggists. Sam Sandt, C. Edward Hecht. Physicians. Amos Seip. S. Lachenour, Charles Iness, J. R. Ludlow. Dentists. V. M. Swayne, S. W. Sine. Artists. Reuben Knecht, Benson & Thompson. Liquor Dealers. T. R. Sitgreaves, H. A Sage. Clothing Merchants & Tailors. R. C. Pyle, J. P. Chambers. Dry Goods. Farne & Wilson Wholesale & Retail Dealers in Dry Goods. Grocers. G. W. Housel, Drake Hulick, John Stotzer, H. G. Tombler, Joseph E. Wilson, S. Broadwell. Cabinet Manufacturers. F. Kutz & Brothers. David Garis. Jewellers. George W. Stein, George B. Titus. Leather Dealers. H. Bender & Son, J. T. Baldwin, Jacob Fraley. Hat & Cap Dealers. James Hess, Thomas Baily. Silver Platers. E. E. Hemingway. D. S. Kutz. Iron Dealers. RinekSemple & Co., Sam A. Miller, Joseph Lauback. Refreshment & Confectionery Sales. Steward Lewis, James Lewis, Samuel Hayden, Peter Tellier. Book Seller & Stationers. W. Maxwell, G. B. Zulick. Miscellaneous. Miller & Sandt Wholesale Dealer. Samuel Adams Burr Mill. Young & Schlaugh Foundry, Petter M Correll Livery Stable, F. Lerch Key Stone, Glanz & Kuckler, Thomas Heckman, John O'Wagener, Walter & Wolverton, Francis Mickler, B. Warmsley, James Hoffman, Isaac M. Carpenter, Robert Peacock, Henry S. Carey, Jacob Noll, J. Thompson & Sons, Joseph Herster, J. B. Blatz, Schureman & Stiles, J. T. Flummerfelt, Rev. Thomas Rearden, W. H. Bueler, A. Coryell, Hanasses Moser, Charles H. Rehfus, George Stack, F. Wagner. Masonic Hall, Easton Pa. from photograph by R. Knocks Easton. Carbon County. Mt. Pleasant, Delpsburg, Danielsville, Berlinsville, Walnutport, Lockport, Kentzford, Cherryville, Howersville, Newhartsville, Petersville, Rockville, Youngsville, Point Phillips, Kleckersville, Immanuelsville, Beersville, Dannersville, Moorestown. Lehigh, Moore, Bushkill. Cherry Hill, Filetown, Point Edward, Jacobsburg, Bushkill Centre, Clearfield. Plainfield. Hellervile, Blue Mountain, Wind Gap, Belfast, Keslers, Hellertown, Weaversville, Uttsville, New Village, Siedersville, Butztown, Bath, Lower Saucon, Bucks County, Bethlehem, Kreidlerville, Seemsville, Homertown, Siegfried Bridge, Newport, Laubauchsville, Jacksonville, Hanover, Schoenersville, Columbia Station, Raubsville, Uhlerville, Slateford, Bethlehem, Christian Spring, George Town, New Centreville, Smoketown, Nazareth, Hecktown, Hallo, Shernerville, Chestnut Hill, Stockertown, Shimerville, Churchville, Easton, Phillipsburg, Stouts, Uhlersville, Raubsville, South Easton, Berlinsville, Slateford, Roxburg, Ackermans, Flicksville, Factorville, Richmond, Mt. Pleasant, Martins Creek, Belvidere, Leithsville, Williamsburg, Newburg.

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 150 x 147 cm.

Item 15: Set of 23 maps to accompany report on the Lehigh Canal made to Jay S. Moyer by Mansfield Merriman, 1904.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of 23 maps illustrates the Lehigh Division Canal of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. These are blueprint maps made to accompany a report made to Jay S. Moyer on March 24, 1904, by Marisfield Merriman. Map A details the extent of the Lehigh River Watershed. Map B details the total length of the Lehigh Canal from Mauch Chunk to Easton. Maps C through X are detailed maps of sections of the Lehigh Canal, containing information on lock locations and elevations. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Watersheds of the Lehigh River and Lehigh canal. Map A. To accompany Report made to Joy S. Moyer, March 24, 1904 by Mansfield Merriman. Susquehanna River. Dam Number 8. Dam Number 9. Map Showing Lehigh Division Canal Mauch Chunk to Easton Pa. January, 1904 L.C. and Nav. Co,. Easton Pa. McNeal. Map B to accompany Report made to Jay S. Moyer, March 24, 1904 by Mansfield Merriman. Musconetcong River, Pohatcong Creek, Delaware River, Schoeneck Creek, Bushkill Creek, Morris Canal, Lehigh River, Saucon Creek, Cedar Creek, Jordan Creek, Coplay Creek, Mill Creek, Little Trout Creek, Rockdale Creek, Fells Creek, Spring Creek, Lizard Creek, Mahoning Creek, Stewards Run, Mauch Chunk Creek, Lehigh Gap, Bg Creek, Aquanchicole Creek. Mauch Chunk , Lock Number 1, Lock Number 2, Lock Number 3, Lock Number 4, Lock Number 5, Lock Number 6, Lock Number 7, Lock Number 8, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Packerton, Lehighton, Weissport. Lock Number 8, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Weissport, Lock Number 9, Lock Number 10, Lock Number 11, Lock Number 13, Parryville. Basin, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Dam number 2, G. Lock Number 2, Lock Number 15, Lock Number 16. Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Lock Number 16, Lock Number 17, Hozards. Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Lock Number 17, Lock Number 18, Lock Number 19, Aquanchicola Creek. Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Aqaunchicola Creek, Lock Number 19, Lock Number 20, Dam Number 3, Guard lock 3, Lock Number 22, Basin. Walnutport, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Lock Number 23, Lock Number 24, Lock Number 25, Basin, Overflow Lock Number 26, Lock Number 27, Aqueduct, Lockport. Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Dam number 4, G. Lock Number 4, Lock Number 29, Treichler, Basin, Lock Number 30. Lock Number 30, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Guard Lock Number 5, Dam Number 5, Basin. Guard Lock Number 3, Slate Dam, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Lock Number 23, Basin, Lock Number 33, Siegfrieds. Lock number 33, feeder, shed, cement kilns, quarry, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Lock number 34, aqueduct, Lock number 35, guard lock number 6, public road. Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, towing path, public road, dam number 6, guard lock number 6, lock number 36. Freemansburg, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Lock number 44, Lock number 45. Lock number 45, Lock number 46, Hope. Chain Dam, public road, Easton Transit Co., Lucy Row, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Lock number 46, Lock number 47, Lock number 48, Lock number 49, Easton Dam, Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Co., Lafayette Cold Storage, Stewart Wire Co., Easton Power Co., Susquehanna Bridge, T.A.H. Hay. Lehigh Canal, Lehigh River, public road, Sauquit Silt Co., Pettinos Bros Facing Mill, Geo. Stahr Coal Yard, Fritch and Egner Flour Mill, Mineral Spring Ice Co., aqueduct, lock number 42, Beth. Steel Co. pump.

Dimensions note

23 maps ; 96 X 374 cm. or smaller

Item 16: Geological map of the State of Pennsylvania, constructed from original surveys; made between the years 1856 and 1857 under the superintendence Henry D. Rogers, State Geologist., 1836-1857, 1858.
Scope and Contents Note

This item is a geological survey map of the entire state of Pennsylvania, made under the supervision of State Geologist Henry D. Rogers to accompany the final report on the geological survey of the state in 1858. The lower half of the map contains vertical geological cross sections indicating rock layers and coal areas. The map is compiled from various surveys completed between the years 1836 and 1857. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

diluvian mesozoic red sandstone mesozoic conglomerate upper paleozoic coal measures umbral vespertine iron trap and greenstone middle paleozoic ponent catskill group old red sandstone vergent and cadent chemung and hamilton group eifel and lower devonian pomeridian upper helderberg limestone lower devonian meridian oriskany sandstone premeridian lower helderberg limestone scalent and surgent niagra and clinton groups silurian levant medina group serpentine lower paleozoic matinal hudson and trenton river group cambrian auroral primal potsdam sandstone roofing slate gneiss copper or lead

Dimensions note

1 map ; 100 x 108 cm.

Item 17: Geological and Topographical Map of the Anthracite Fields of Pennsylvania. Constructed from original explorations and instrumental surveys conducted by Henry D. Rogers. State Geologist. 1858. Topographical Assistants: J.P. Lesley ; A.A. Dalson ; W.B. Rodgers Jr.
Scope and Contents Note

This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 178 x 99 cm.

Item 267: Lehigh River: Allentown to Easton (Rolled), 1826.
Keywords

tilghman's island northampton jordan creek this range of hills is composed principally of transition limestone abounding in iron ore and was formerly called the iron mountain monocacy creek limestone ridge limestone hill

Scope and Contents Note

This item is a map detailing the stretch of the Lehigh River from Allentown to Easton. In the bottom right corner of the map is a table detailing the fall of the river from Mauch Chunk to Easton. There is a detailed mapping of where limestone ridges, hills, and nobs are located. Landmarks on the map are Oberley's Island, Uley's Island, White-Horse Rock, Willow-Eddy Pool, White- Horse- Pool, and Saucon Creek, Jordan Creek, Tilghman Island.

General Physical Description note

1 leaf ; 61 x 366 cm.

Item 941: Map of Beaver Meadow shipping port, 1849.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows the Beaver Meadow Shipping Port with towing path, bridge, dwellings, and railroad track. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

engine house kettle run dwelling stable locomotive turn table spring mountain depot trestle work beaver meadow depot office

Dimensions note

1 map ; 30 x 47 cm.

Item 1354: Map of anthracite coal fields in Pennsylvania, 1872.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows the southern (first) and middle (second) Pennsylvania anthracite coal fields in Dauphin, Lebanon, Schuylkill, Carbon, Northumberland, and Columbia counties. It details the distances of coal-producing cities to New York and Philadelphia markets and provides an extensive list of anthracite collieries with their respective operators, landowners, and ash type shown at the bottom of the map. On the bottom right portion of the map is a sellers stamp reading, "L. Smith Map Publisher, 17 South Sixth Street Philadelphia". This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map of the First and Second Anthracite Coal-Fields of Pennsylvania by Strauch & Cochram. Mining Engineers, Pottsville, Pa. 1872. Second or middle anthracite coal field. First or southern anthracite coal field. Black Creek Basin. L. Smith Map Publisher South Sixth St. Philadelphia. Middle Anthracite Coal Field East Mahanoy No. Colliery Operator Land owner Ash Shipt 1 Silver Brook Misaiah Longstract Dilworth Albrecht Mixed 36.000 2 Rough Diamond Barlow Lehigh Valley R.R. 18.236 3 Hoffman J. Hardy & Co. 4 Mahanoy Fredbord & Colt 37.098 5 Coplay Bowman 94.027 6 Alter & Focht Whitaker & Co. White 32.080 7 Glendon Boyler 56.192 8 Grant J. H. Tocum Mixed 22.539 9 Oak Hotlow Gorman & Co. White 36.958 10 Beaver Run Bowman & Co. Mixed 23.167 11 Primrose Caldwell Conant Co. Grey 66.904 12 Hillside Geo. H. Bonergy Phila Reading Co. White 20.359 13 Hartford B. L. Eshelmun 22.326 14 Boston Run Alhouse Rocht 59.759 15 S. Silliman 25.086 16 Mahanoy City Hill Harris 44.406 17 Elmwood Lee and Wren 8.491 18 Tunnel Ridge Gwo. W. Cole 58.390 19 St. Nicholas S. Nicholas C Co. 40.069 20 Suffolk Suffolk Coal Co. 65.906 21 Ellangowen J. T. Scott & Bons 50.368 22 Shenandoah Knickerbocker C. Co. 41.766 23 Bear Run Wiggan Tribles 48.703 24 Broad Mt. New Boston C. Co. 8.336 25 McNeal McNeal C & I Co. Phila Reading Co Mixed 82.081 Middle Mahanoy 26 Coal Run McNeal Coal & I Co. Phila Reading Co. Mixed 27 West Lehigh J. C. Robinson Grey 27.587 28 Plank Ridge Lee Grant & co. White 87.062 29 Shenandoah County Jos. Neill Trustee 74.007 30 Indian Ridge Wm. Kendrich 5.225 31 Kohintor R. Heckscher & Co. Gilbert & Cheafer 35.398 32 Turkey Run D. B. Haus & Co. 54.498 33 West Shenandoah Maize Lewis 24.787 34 Furnace Atkins Bros. 33.969 35 Gilberton Gilberton Coal Co. Gilbert & Others 62.536 36 Draner 2 Coll. Hickory Coal Co. 87.524 37 Lawrence Lawrence & Co. 47.600 38 Stanton Miller & Maize 2.006 39 Thomas Thomas Coal Co. Girard Ksale 72.857 40 Colorado Co. 1 Phila. Reading Co. 128.245 41 Shenandoah 2 84.738 42 Beehive No. 3 18.366 43 William Penn S. E. Griscom & Co. 56.665 44 Girardsville Agard & Moodie 45 McMichael 124.420 46 Bear Ridge Day Huddle & Co. 2.665 47 Girard Garretson & Co. 42.405 48 Union Anderson & Co. 46.136 49 Continental Goodridge Audevied 73.336 50 Girard Mummon Girard Mam Coal Co. Girard Heirs 39.444 West Mahanoy 51 Cuyler S. M. Herdon & co. Girard Heirs White 52.239 52 Preston 1 2 3 & 4 Wm. Kendrich Phil. Reading co. Wh. & red 127.527 53 Eagle Bredzel & Co. White 19.732 54 Union E. Bast & Co. 58.780 55 Centralia J. M. Freck Locust Mt. C & I. Co. 72.787 56 Hazle Dell C. F. Norton & Co. 95.825 57 Big Mine Run Taylor Lindscarf 19.385 58 Locust Run Kepplier & Co. 45.137 59 Stuartville Wm. Monletius 104.264 60 Cambrian Lewis & Atkins Phila. & Readin C & I. Co. 19.249 61 Excelsior Jos. R. Cleaver Wh. & Red 15.263 62 Hannan Hannan & Earrell Locust Mt. C & I Co. White .600 63 Tunnell J B Sidfreid Phil. & Read C & I Co. 5.411 64 Pioneer 65 Keystone William Kendrich 33.912 66 Redo Robinson & Co. Coal Ridge Imm Co. 21.698 67 Coal Ridge No. 2 Burton Bros. Co. 32.436 68 Lansdale Locustdale & Co. Phil. & Reading C & I Co. 51.989 69 Meriam 38.881 70 Meritor Geo. W. Johns 71 AshWolf Graber & Kemble 46.903 72 Locust Gen. 46.905 73 Locust Summit Carter & Gorman 18.005 74 Locust Spring 75 Ben Franklin H. B. Douty & Co. Hetfenstein Bros. Red 27.626 Shamokin 76 Lady Franklin Smith Rease & Co. Hetfenstein Bros. Red 9.439 77 Reliance Alt Carmen I. M. Co. White 60.306 78 Coal Mountain Frank Rinads 13.804 79 Catedonia Schwent Michael Co. Henry Saylor 13.838 80 Green Ridge Sam Jotus Sons Northern C. R. Co. 7.533 81 Lancaster No. 2 John K. Gable 9.033 82 Hickory Swann Shawmakin C. Co. 54.437 83 Hickory Ridge J. B. Langston 9.033 84 Enterprise Enterprise Coal Co. Phil & Read C & I Co. 42.949 85 Maryie Franklin 8.914 86 Mt. Franklin A. R. Fiske & Co. Red 4.100 87 Excelsior Excelsior Coal Co. White 56.819 88 Henry Clay Guilerman & Co. 20.833 89 Daniel Webster J. B. Henry Red 15.959 90 Greenback Guilerman Krormac White 32.540 91 Henry Clay No. 1 Reobertson Guillerman 54.856 92 Franklin Bechlle Kuln & Co. Red 93 Clinton 1.484 94 Marshall W. J. Reese & Co. 1.226 95 Buck Ridge May Patterson & Co. Renshaw Johnson White 97.782 96 Big Mountain J. B. Langdon Phila. * Read. C & I. Co. 60.984 97 Burnside Isaac May 54.574 98 Frank Gowen Roughner Ship Bellas Heirs Grey 19.895 99 Luke Fidler Mineral R. R. & M Co. White 52.814 100 Lambert William Brown Shamokin Coal Co. Red 12.697 West Shamokin and West Schuylkill 101 Cameron Mineral R. R. & M Co. White 123.019 102 Shamokin Diamond Vein C Co. Hays Kelsod & Keller Red 12.435 103 Bear Valley Sham Wal C Co. Phila. R C & I Co. white 55.093 104 George Fales 18.402 105 Trevorton Rallibun & Co. Phil. R. R. & L. V. R. R. Co. Mixed 50.668 Schuylkill or First Anthracite Coal Field 106 Short Mountain Summit Br. R. R. Co. Summit Br. R. R. Co. Red 134.458 107 Big Lick Jos. Anthony Supt. 107.640 108 Williamstown W. P. Firle Manager 235.986 109 Brookside Savage Kaufman Munson William 44.349 110 Tower E. M. & S. Althouse 20.687 111 Katmia Phillips & Sheafer Fishing Ch. Estate 16.095 112 Black Diamond W. H. Scmoele White 5.296 113 East Franklin Henry Tell Beam & Tower 12.176 114 Black Heath Miller Graff & Co. Phil. Reading C & I Co. 92.385 115 Laurel Run 116 Lincoln Len Miller & Co. 39.662 117 Eckert Nutting & Lewis 31.816 118 West End Owen Eckel Locket & Co. 10.000 119 Colket 32.190 Middle Schuylkill 120 Eureka Owen Eckel Colket & Co. 12.190 121 Middle Creek Trunocl Coal Co. White 15.817 122 Newtown Wintok & Co. .25 123 Fisher Allen Fisher Wm. H. Kemble & co. 1.500 124 Pyne C. M. Shoemaker Phil. Read. C & I Co. 44.096 125 Otto Red Cain Hacker & Cook Grey 93.234 126 White White 127 Forestville D. Hoch & Co. 36.925 128 Diamond W. H. Whittaker & Co. Red 17.053 129 Glendower T. H. Schollenberger Grey 40.000 130 Black Heath White 2.000 131 Thomasto Mixed 23.546 132 Grey 10.000 133 Heckscheville John Wadlinger White 4.285 134 Oakdale John Lucas & Co. Wh & Red 56.000 135 Glen Carbon 40.287 136 W. Pine Street Pint Knot C. Co. White 50.121 137 E. Pint Knot 138 Mine Hill Gun Kear Bros. & Co. 47.911 139 Phillips Dolan Kearns & Co. 140 Phoenix No. 1 M. Williams & Co. Red 13.705 141 B. A. Packer Grey 24.460 142 John C. Northall Red 14.989 143 Palmer John Wadlinger 2.006 144 Llewellyn Jos. O'Maley 3.744 Middle Schuylkill 145 Black Heath Sanner Hodge & Co. Wharton others White 146 Wolf Creek Wolf Ck. Diamond C. Red 147 Kear Kear and Aristy Grey 34.535 149 Live Oak Wm Prout & Co. Phil. Read. C & I Co. White 8.755 150 Beechwood William Kendrish 55.697 151 Revebue Abandoned Grey 3.027 152 Norwegian Schuners Brown 22.400 153 Monitor Rowland & Co. Grey 25.935 154 Manchester Christ Frontz Red 21.980 155 Hickory Shaft & Stone, Hickory Coal Co. White 14.615 156 Jackson Adam Jackson 6.900 157 St. Clair Shaft Kendrick & Co. 53.666 158 Spruce Forest Lucas Denning & Co. Richardson Est. 159 Taggart Jno H. Taggart Fott & Barnat 3.400 160 Lambert S. Morgan & Co. New Phila M. Co. Red 18.218 161 Eagle No. 1 Geo W. Johns & Bro. Phila R. R. C & I Co. White 52.806 162 Pine Forest George W. Snyder 18.568 163 Ravensdale Muldesty & Co. Grey 35.494 164 Feeder Dam Feeder Dam CoalCo. Red 9.085 165 Butler Murray Winlock Valley Funrace Est. White 9.489 166 Eagle Hill James C Oliver & Co. Phila. & R. C & I Co. 44.187 167 Glenworth Diamond Coal Co. Grey 168 Commercial Abrm. Focht Bast Com Bankel White 169 New Phila Cave Hine & Co. Valley Furnace Co. Red 170 Ledger Vein Williams & Reese White 33.850 East Schuylkill 171 Swift Creek W. H. Hopkins East & Kentz Bros. Grey 4.385 172 Peach Mtn B. Bowbottom Red 8.199 173 Kentucky Schall & Dorohow Phil & Read C & I Co. White 17.335 174 Buckville Moss & Abblel 16.349 175 Newkirk Fry & Shoemaker

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 22 x 42 cm.

Item 1036: Plan of White Haven, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This leaf shows the plan of White-Haven in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania at the junction of the Lehigh and Susquehanna railroad with the Lehigh Navigation. The distance from White-Haven to the Wilkes-Barre Basin on the North Branch Canal is shown to be 20 miles and the distance from White-Haven to Easton by the Lehigh Navigation is shown to be 71 miles. In the bottom left corner of the map is a note reading "Lith. of John Collins, No. 79 South Third Street Phila." This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Green Mountain Run, Lehigh River, Lines Ville, road from Lowrie Town to Wilkesbarre. Elmira Street, Alleghany Street, Buffalo Street, Wilkes Barre Street, Towanda Street, Susquehanna Street, Oak Street, Berwick Street, Northumberland Street, Erie Street, Chemung Street, Railroad Street, Hemlock Street, Pine Street.

Dimensions note

1 leaf ; 30 x 43 cm.

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Item 1600-1623: Set of 24 maps of the Delaware Division D65 the Pennsylvania Canal (Clipped together), 1905.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of maps illustrates the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal from Bristol to Easton. On each map are property surveys and names of land owners adjacent to the canal and the Delaware River. Included on the bottom portion of each map is a line representing elevation of lockage and description of rise and fall of locks. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

State of Pennsylvania, City of Northampton. Charles F. Chidsey, Jr., being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the within map on pages from 1 to 24, inclusive, is a correct and accurate copy of the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal - (originally made by A. W. Kennedy, draftsman), contained in Map Book Number 2 in the office of the Secretary of Internal Affairs at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and being a part of the Records of said Office, - this copy having been made during the month of December, 1904; and on the upper left-hand margin of each separate page he has placed his signature. Sworn and subscribed before me this 4th day of February - 1905. Chas B. Brummer, Notary Public. Commission expires March 16, 1907. Mechanical Work, 23 Lift Locks, 3 Guard Locks, 1 outlet lock, connected with the feeder dam at Easton, 1 tide lock, 9 aqueducts, 20 culverts, 19 waste weirs, 2 safety gates, 3 turnpike road bridges, 47 common road, 49 farm, 7 foot, 18 lock houses, 106 bridges. Bristol, Warner's Mill, Tide Lock, Mill Street, Market Street, Cedar Street, Radcliffe Street, Wood Street, Pond Street, Mulberry Street, Walnut or Church Street, Basin, Pier, Heirs of Jesse Morris, Buckley, Mill Race, Pigeon Swamp Road, James Johnson, Kinsey, Hibbs, Mrs. Ann Gregg, Crawford, Dr. John Phillips, Adam's Hollow, Turnpike Road, J. Stackhouse, Brown, John Newbold, Delaware River, Burlington Island, Burlington, High Tide, Low Tide, Guard Lock, W. F. Swift, Booz, Road to Newtown, Mill Pond, Bath, Badger. John Newbold, C. Holmes, A Swain, J. Vanhort, Cold Spring, Steam Boat Wharf, Hoodly, Vanhort's Creek, Tully Town, J. Brelsford, R. Scott, Bordenton Road, M. Swift, Bristol Falls, Amos Burges, Anthony Burton, Thomas Stockham, J. Hellings, S. Wright, L. Vanuxem, C. F. Chidsey, Jr., Lock Number 4. Barclay Ivins, Riche's Est., Rowlett, Cooper, Vann, M. Brown, Albertson, Scott's Creek, Turnpike Road, Tyburn, Vanhort's Creek, Mill Pond, Tyburn. Moon's Island, Farmer's and Mechanic's Bank of Philadelphia, G. Grubham, J. Savage, Turnpike Road, Waddell, Borough Line, Schoolhouse, Morris Ville, Bird's or Morrisville Island, Savage's Mills, Lambeart, Savage, Boat, Trenton, Channel, Falls, Head of Tide, Coxe's Mill, Wing Dam, Assanpink, Sloop and Steamboat Wharves, Bloomsbury. Falls, Lower Makefield, M. Kirkbride, Clymer, John Kirkbride, Ferry, M. Taylor, E. Anderson, Margerum, Sheet Number 4, Wing Dam, Trenton Falls, Yard's Gravel Island or Bar, Flats covered in high water, Assanpink Creek, Trenton, Rocks. Lock Number 5, C. Cadwallader, E. Reeves, Gould's Island, Gould's Island Falls, George Yardley, G. Green, J. Hough, Fefry, LaRue, Dungan, E. Bailey, Yardleyville, Dungan's Mills, G. White, Mill Dam, M. Yardley's Est., Road to Newtown 5 miles, J. Anderson, Sr., A. Smith, J. Anderson, Jr.. Slack's Island, Scudder's Falls, Duer's Island, Late Thomas Yardley, J. Pfaff, C. Slack, A, Slack, J. Slack, Harvey's Island, W. Duer, C. F. Chidsey Jr., H. Harvey, S. Wildman, Hough's Creek, Lower Makefield, Upper Makefield. Jacob Knowles, Baker, Late Charles Taylor, Taylorsville, Ferry, Lowne's Island, Johnson's Falls, Bernard Taylor, James Lownes, William Lownes, Robert Knowles, Joseph Betts, Daniel Y. Harman, Samuel Yardley, Hough's Creek. John T. Vanhorn, Banner, Robert Knowles, Joseph Thornton, Knowles' Mills, Knowles' Creek, Stout's Island, Ferry, John Beaumont, Brownsburg. Solebury, Robert T. Neely, Neely's Creek, Pidcock's Creek, John Pidcock, Elias Ely, B. Parry, T. Maris, Smith's Island, Union Mill, George Meldrum, Union Mill Lot, Lewis S. Coryell, Guard Lock, Prime Hope, Well's Falls. Lewis S. Coryell, Mill Dam, Parry's, William Maris, Elias Ely, D. Balderson, Lambertsville, C. Smith, Holcomb, Thomas Phillips, Richard Mattison, Phillips' Mill, Phillip's Falls, S. and M. Pownalls, New Hope. William Kitchin, Abraham Paxson, Ferry, Hard Times, Thomas Little, Amos Armitage, Henry Armitage, Hartley, Hoppack, Samuel Hartley, Heed, Hartely, Lumberville, Joseph Dilworth, William Dilworth, Milton Creek, Bulls' Falls, Kinable Skelton, Ebenezar Large, Elias Carey, John Lewis, Solebury, Plumstead, Lock Number 12. John Lewis, Daniel Solliday, Black's Eddy, Ferry, Sophia Swartz, Point Pleasant, Joseph Cowell, Cave Bank, Tonickon Creek, Green Brier, Conrad Closson, Tumbling Dam, Tinicum, William Norris, Abraham Worman. James Carrell, Samuel Cooper, Smithville, Gondale Island, Warford's Rifts, Kughter's Mills, Henry Ridge, William Ridge, Rush, Ridge's Island, Moses Ridge, Marshall's Island, Spruce Falls, Late William Marshall, C. F. Chidsey Jr., Abraham Fox.Marshall's Est., Elias Shull, Patrick Mulvany, Marshall's Island, Fish Island, Thomas G. Kennedy, William Erwin, Hugh Erwin, Penington Island, Man of War Falls, Buttonwood Falls, Tinicum Creek. Erwinna, Ferry, Frenchtown, Jeremiah Williams, Henry Sigafoos. Joseph Harwick, Peter DeRoache, Peter Leer, Late Brice Pursell, Esq., Thomas Pursell, Ferry, Milford, George Yohe, Thomas Etton, David Wierman, Black's Eddy, Cave Run. Jacob Stover, Isaac Stem, John Krouse, Michael Fackenthall, Nockamixon Narrows, Samuel Lippencott, Lynn's Island, Mill, Lynn's Falls, Jacob Kintner, John Groover, Meridian of Philadelphia. Kintner's, Nockamixon, Durham, Gallows Run, John Groover, John Mill, Jacob Reigle, Jacob Overpeck, Michael Fackenthall Jr., Michael Fackenthall Sr., Durham Creek, Durham Cave, Durham Tract, Quinsis, Jacob Raub, Benjamin Reigle Sr., Ferry, Monroe. Musconetcong, Ferry, Benjamin Reigle Sr., Benjamin Reigle Jr., John Leidy, County Line, Bucks Northampton county line, Susanna Applegate, John Warner, Abraham Bucher, Barnet Unangst, Rocky Falls, Widow Kleinhanse, Nathan Riley, Ferry, Godfrey Raub, Ground Hog Island, Gravel Bar, Ground Hog Falls, Pohatcong Cr., Peter Uhley. Isaac R. Richards, John Ruth, Whippoorwill Island, Joseph Richards Jr., John Richards, Porter, Carey, Philip Brotzmam, flats covered in high-water, John Hartzell, Easton Falls, Jacob Keller, Williamsport, Fedder Dam, Phillipsburg, Towing Path, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Easton, Bushkiln Cr.

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24 maps ; 47 x 58 cm.

Item 1685: Plot of the Village of Lausanne, 1831.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows a plot of the village of Lausanne in Northampton County, Pennsylvania at the head of the Lehigh Navigation from Childs & Inman's Press. The lands and railroad of the Mauch Chunk Company are displayed. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Plot village Lausanne. Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Childs & Inman's Press. Nesquehoning Mountain. Rail road of the Mauch Chunk Company. Mines on Room Run. Lands of the Mauch Chunk Company. New Mines of room Run. Old Mines of Mauch Co. Tomaqua Tuscarora. Berwick Turnpike. Toll House. Nesquehoning Creek. Beaver Meadow Company's Rail Road. Beaver Meadow Co's Landings. Lehigh River. Island. Notes of Enoch Lewis. Chas L. Schtatter. Pottsville, May 28th 1831. Broad Mountain, lands in the possession of Henry Paul Beck.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 43 x 56 cm.

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  1. Item 1685: Plot of the Village of Lausanne
Item 1950: Map of Mauch Chunk, 1842.
Scope and Contents Note

The upper section of this item is a map shows the park and town of Mauch Chunk in 1842. On The lower section of the item includes an accompanying note listing lots sold to individuals, dated 1838. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Mauch Chunk Park. Burying Ground. Rail Road. Brahe House. Old Shute from the Summit Mine. Lehigh River. Park Place. E. A. Douglas. Lots sold on Susquehanna Street. Mauch Chunk. Riswold. Asa Packer. Richard Blay. Philip Mank. Jacob H. Salkild. John Jatyingin. Jon Jinchin. John Wamer. Dan Borich.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 56 x 44 cm.

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  1. Item 1950: Map of Mauch Chunk
Item 2301-2306: 6 drafts of Freemansburg Borough, surveyed in 1856, traced in 1904, 1904.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of maps shows drafts detailing the Freemansburg Borough and its boundaries beginning on the island opposite the Mouth of Nancy's Run with a course of North 37 degrees West to a point on the towpath of the Lehigh Canal thence down said towpath 52 perches to a point South 84 and a half degress W 25 and a half to William Gwinner's Corner. Courses and distances for the towpaths are shown on the title page and were surveyed by J. H. Boyer in 1856. Boundaries of boroughs are also shown south to a point in the middle of the Lehigh River - thence down said river to the place of the beginning. The elevations of benches are shown on the title page to be 25.38 for the door sill of Jacob Freeman's dwelling house, 26.92 for the door sill of the Southeast corner of Main and Jackson Streets, 19.64 for the door sill of the Southeast corner of Main and Madison Streets, and 13.46 for the door sill of Geisinger's Hotel. This collection was traced by Charles F. Chidsey Jr. in August, 1904 in Northampton County under record number 27. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Lehigh River, "6 Vol. 12 page 656 IV" , Jackson Street, Willow Alley, Carpenter Alley, Jefferson Street, Bethlehem Street, Bridge, Canal. Willow alley, Church Alley, Birch Alley, Monroe Street, Main Street, Spruce Street, Cedar Street, Madison Street, Poplar Alley, Elder Alley, New Street. Washington Steet, Cherry Alley, Peach Alley, Oak Alley, Elm Alley, Pine Alley. Grant Street, Culvert Street.

Dimensions note

5 maps ; 48 x 42 cm.

Item 2460-2461: Plot of the Village of Lausanne (cf. 1685), 1815.
Scope and Contents Note

The first leaf in this collection describes the lots of land to be sold in a public sale in Lausanne along the Lehigh River. The second leaf shows a map of the village of Lausanne in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. However, there is no modern town of Lausanne in Pennsylvania, although there is a Lausanne Township, which is not located in Northampton County. There is no town of any sort currently located at the location depicted in the map.

Keywords

Lausanne, on the River Lehigh, a public sale of the lots at Lausanne, designated on the annexed plan, will be made on the premises, on second-day (Monday) the seventeenth day of May, next. Lausanne is best known, in Northampton County, in which it is situated, by the name of the Landing. It is made by act of the Legislature, the present head of the artificial navigation of the Lehigh; being at the junction of that River with the Nesquehoning Creek, which is one of the best and most abundant streams of water, for all manufacturing purposes, in the County. It is at the commencement of the Lehigh and Susquehanna Turnpike road; and is in the immediate vicinity of Mauch Chunk. It is very probable that Coal abounds on the Tract; and its situation makes it the natural deposit for what may be brought from the Beaver meadow mines : being, also, at the base of the Broad mountain, it is the first place of deposit and manufacture for the wheat, which comes in great quantities from the Susquehanna, and west of it, in the winter season, by the Turnpike. A State road is contemplated, connecting Pottsville with Lausanne, next season. The Turnhole of tfe Lehigh is contiguous to it; and the locality, for its sublimity of mountain scenery, and salubrity, is seldom exceeded. A Tavern, at all times frequented, beyond its present means of accommodation, with stables, a store and dwelling house, with a saw-mill, are on the premises which will be offered for sale. The terms of credit will be very liberal, and particularly made known at the time of sale. APRIL 5th 1830. This town plot for Lausanne was founded on a careful examination if the Grounds & actual survey by Mr. Chapman. Plot of the village of Lausanne. Northampton County Pennsylvania. Surveyed May 22 1815 by L. A. Chapman. Distances are given in feet except where otherwise expressed. A. represents the tavern, B. the white house. Main road as now traveled which should be carried up the bank in the direction C. D. into the upper part of Water Street and not from E to F. Spanish oak stump, out lot number 2, out lot number 3, boundary of the coal, tavern lot, Water Street, High Street, James Street, Nesquehoning Morris Street, Nesquehoning Creek, head of the channel of navigation, Lehigh River, mill lot, mill race, Landings, island, lot for school house and church, iron ring and bolt in a rock, out lot number 1, company's lands.

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2 leaves ; 56 cm.

Item 2496: Map of South Easton, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows South Easton with building lots and prices. On the left side of the map are notes listing the unsold lots in Easton and their prices. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map of South Easton. Unsold lots of the North side of Wilkesbarre St. On South side Nesq. St. On North Side Sesq. St. On south Side M. Chaunk St. On the Eastern part of Town. Jacob C. Wireback. mount tabor canal street penn street fell street coal street delaware street canal street centre street lehigh street iron street wilkesbarre street

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 46 x 43 cm.

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  1. Item 2496: Map of South Easton
Item 2565: Map of Pine Forest Lock and Dam, 1840.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a map of the Pine Forest lock and dam at a final estimate of $2869.78. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map of the Pine Forest Lock and Dam, pool, Pine Forest House, Island, Scale 100 feet to an inch. Final Estimate of the Dam and Lock: $2869.78. 5 Mo. 21, 1840

Dimensions note

1 map ; 46 x 53 cm.

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  1. Item 2565: Map of Pine Forest Lock and Dam
Item 2596: Draft of the great coal mine near Mauch Chunk, 1827.
Scope and Contents Note

This schematic shows a draft of the great Coal-Mine near Mauch Chunk exhibiting the various branches of the Rail-road leading from it and the situation of the workings on the 18 of July 1827. The different benches of the mine were measured along the direction of the dotted line F.M. and were found as follows. Bench D at F is the upper surface of the coal when measured. Bench C.C.C. at G is 10 feet below F. Bench B at H is 15 feet below G. the mine then gradually descends to I. Bench A on floor of the mine is 18 feet below I. The descent is the gradual from K to L. Bench marked N at M is 39 feet above L. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Draft of the great coal-mine near Mauch Chunk exhibiting the various branches of the Rail-road leading from it, and the situation of the workings on the 18 of July 1827. I. A. Chapman. Railroad. Scale 6 perches or 99 feet to an inch.The different benches of the mine were measured along the direction of the dotted line F.M. and were found as follows. Bench D at F is the upper surface of the coal when measured. Bench C.C.C. at G is 10 feet below F. Bench B at H is 15 feet below G. the mine then gradually descends to I. Bench A on floor of the mine is 18 feet below I. The descent is the gradual from K to L. Bench marked N at M is 39 feet above L. On this side of the main opening the coal is covered in a similar manner to that on the East side and extends to an unknown distance. On this side is a narrow sandstone, forming the boundary of the present opening, called the "South Fort." From this line the ground gradually descends to the North and to the South. Spoil Bank composed of loose earth formerly covered the mine whence it has been removed. On this side of the main opening the coal is covered with earth, varying in thickness. Its depth and extent are unknown. To this intersection all the road lines (except No. 1) descend, and here the horses are attached to the wagons to haul them to the summit at slush hill. whence they descend by gravity to Mauch Chunk.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 46 x 58 cm.

Item 2747: Map of the proposed railroad from the old tunnel to the Lehigh Navigation, 1843.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows a map of the proposed railroad from the old tunnel to the Lehigh Navigation together with the return track. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map of the proposed railroad from the the old tunnel to the Lehigh Coal and Navigation together with the return track 1843. Scale 528 feet to an inch. Mount Pisgah. Lehigh River. Old tunnel or Mount Pisgah Railroad. return raiload ascending plane to the old mines puckels dam gravilating or self aeling plane old schute new schute chute summer railroad mauch chunk creek

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 38 x 94 cm.

Item 2762: Map of city of Bethlehem, 1841.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows a plan of Bethlehem made from surveys by Jacob Dillinger and John C. Brickenstein. It is a lithographic copy produced by J. Probst in Philadelphia, Pa. It was authored by Abraham Hübener and drawn by P. Jarrett in 1841. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

References. Church, Cemetery, Corpse House, Seminary of young Ladies, Thool Seminary, School, Gymnasium, Grist Mill, Oil & Waterworks, Paper, Sow, Foundry, Woollen Factory, Water Station, Depot, Tavern, Toll House, Office, Post Office, Hay Scales, Shed, Tan-yard, Store, Market, Tree, Cistern, Lehigh River, Lehigh Canal, Canal Street, Manockisy Creek, Lehigh Street, South Bethlehem, Church Street, High Street, Centre Street, New Street. Market Street, Cedar Alley, Old Alley, Main Street, Broad Street

Dimensions note

1 map ; 142 x 175 cm.

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  1. Item 2762: Map of city of Bethlehem
Item 3289: Map of an extension of lower division Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad commencing at Mauch Chunk. 1.2.d.3 (Rolled), undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This map details the section of the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad in the proximity of Mauch Chunk. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Mauch Chunk Creek ; LCNC Office ; Lehigh Coal and Navigation Office ; Map of the Location Extension of Lower Division Lehigh & Susquehanna R R commencing at Mauch Chunk June 7th 1864. Scale 200 ft to an inch. Mansion House, L C N Co. Line, Borough line, Car Shops L. V. R. R. Co., Beaver Run, Public road from Lehighton to Mauch Chunk, Shecklers Island, Lehigh River, Lehigh Valley R.R., Extension L. & S. R. R. below Mauch Chunk.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 107 x 203 cm.

Item 3597-3598: Map and profiles of the Upper Grand section of the Lehigh Navigation and Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad. cn.d.3 (Rolled), undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This compound object contains two maps. The first map details the area around Mauch Chunk, including the lock system, the change in elevation of the locks, and the local railroads. Included in the top right corner is a table containing information on distances, lifts of locks, and heights of dams on the Lehigh Canal near Mauch Chunk. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map and Profiles of the Upper Grand Section of the Lehigh Navigation and Susquehanna Railroad as constructed by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. under the direction of E. A. Douglas Chief Engineer. Showing also the topography of the surrounding country and the location of the different railroads leading from the several coal mines to the navigation. Surveyed and drawn by John Leisenring Jr., Assistant Engineer. Lock Number 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18 , 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 , 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Buck Mountain Railroad. Bald Ridge. Spring Mountain. Hazelton Railroad. Black Creek. Pond Creek. Berwick Turnpike. Nesquehoning Creek. Broad Mountain. Mount Pisgah. Summit-hill Railroad. Room Run Railroad. Mauch Chunk Mountain. Beaver Meadow Railroad. Lausanne. Rockport. Mauch Chunk. Penn Haven. Lehigh Branch of the Little Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad. Quakakak Creek. Nesquehoning. The canals are 60 ft wide at top waterline, 40 ft at bottom and 5 ft deep. Locks are 20 ft wide and 100 ft wide between the quains and 86 ft in clear. Profile of the Railroad. Shawnee Flats, Wilkes Barre Flats, Susquehanna River, Wilkes Barre, Kingston Flats, North Branch Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, Wilkes Barre Mountain, Solomons Creek, Wilkes Barre and Easton Turnpike, Pine Hill, Mount Penobscot, Wapwallopen Creek, Nescopeck Mountain, Mount Yager, Oley Creek, Wrights Creek. Tables of distances, grades on the L & S Railroad. Distance from White Haven. Miles, ascending grade per mile in ft, descending grade per mile in ft, total ascent, total descent, total distance from White Haven. The Lehigh Susquehanna Railraod is 25 ft wide in the clear ditches upon each side. 7 ft wide on the top, 2 ft wide on the bottom, and 2 ft deep; longitudinal walls 2 ft wide cased with larger stone and laid as a foundation for each track; across which are laid wooden cross sills 6 inches thick x 18 inches apart from center to center; upon these are placed cast iron chairs, on which are placed wrought iron rails of the form weighing pounds per yards.

Dimensions note

2 maps ; 65 x 81 cm.

Item 3877: Map showing Lehigh Division Canal, Mauch Chunk to Easton, 1904.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows the Lehigh Division Canal from Mauch Chunk to Easton. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Packers Dam Mauch Chunk Dam Packerton Weissport Parryville Paryville Dam Bowmans Hazard's Crooked Level Lehigh Gap Gap Dam Walnutport Lockport Kuntz Dam Treichler Slate Dam Siegfried Northampton Schwartz Dam Catasauqua Allentown Dam Bethlehem Freemansburg Republic Hopes Chain Dam Glendon Level So. Easton Easton Dam Guard Lock Lehigh Canal Lehigh River

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 43 x 117 cm.

Item 3899: Chart of the Delaware River (Rolled, copy), 1826.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows a chart of the Delaware River drawn from surveys made under the direction of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Easton ; Lehigh ; Bixler's Mill ; Cliffords Island ; Fray's Run ; Ground Hog Island ; Limestone ; Popadtunk Creek ; Devils Hole ; Durham Creek ; Durham Falls ; Eddy ; Base line ; Linn's Island ; Linn's Falls ; Gallows Run ; Gallopers Rift ; Cut-Bits Rift ; Mavial Plain ; Nockamixon Falls ; Rockefeller ; Milford ; Ferry ; D. Raul ; Smiles ; Raub's ; Lowry's Island ; Milford Shallows ; Firman's Falls ; Deluvial Hills ; Stuhl's Falls ; Erwins Island ; Alexandria ; French Town ; Man of War I ; Marshal's Island Rapids ; Tinicum Creek ; Tumbling Dam Falls ; Smith's Mill ; Smith's Island ; Black's Eddy ; Skitten's Mill ; Bull's Island ; Temple Bar ; Eagle Island ; Paxton's Island ; Green Banks ; New Hope ; Lambertville ; Well's Falls ; Great Springs ; Greywacke ; Sileciou ; Sand Stone ; Pidcock's Creek ; Buck-tail Rift ; Stout Island ; Alluvial Plain ; Taylor's Rift ; Jacob's Creek ; Hough's Creek ; Harvey's Island ; Scuddeer's Rift ; Starks Island ; Duarr Island ; Yardleyville ; Vanhorn's ; Gould's Rift ; Whites Island ; Trenton ; Trenton Falls ; Morrisville ; River Delaware ; Old Sow. E. ; Stuhl's Falls ; W. Erwin ; Fish Island ; Wafford's Rift ; Bull's Island ; Buss Falls ; Point Pleasant ; Gravelly Falls ; Rocky Falls ; Limestone Shallows ; Whip-poor Will Shallows ; River Delaware ; Isaac A. Chapman limestone bluff alluvial plain resting on limestone rocks base line of hill durham creek linn's island

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 41 x 366 cm.

Items 4153-4161: Set of drawings of the LSRR System and the Lehigh Canal from East Mauch Chunk to Easton (Rolled, 5 photostats rolled with item 4153, 2 photostats rolled with item 4157), 1864, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This compound object contains a series of 9 maps, detailing the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad running alongside the Lehigh River from Mauch Chunk to Easton. These maps also include surveying information on local landowners, towns, and cities. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

9 maps : linen ; 64 x 152 cm.

Item 4152: Map of lands in Nesquehoning Valley (Rolled), 1913.
Scope and Contents Note

This blueprint map shows the lands in the Nesquehoning Valley to be sold by the Panther Valley Water Company to the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. This map is traced from White Print Plan Number A-3908 from file of Engineer M. W. by G. E. Handwerk, April 24, 1919, Office of Assistant Engineer, Allentown, Pa. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Map of lands in Nesquehoning Valley to be sold by Panther Valley Water Company to the Lehgh Coal and Navigation Company. Green...land sold by P.V.W. Co. July 1, 1913. Hauto Dam. Jeanes Estate. Schuylkill River, Hauto Power Plant. Lyon, John ; Eply, Leonard ; Robbins, Zacharian ; Kennedy, Andrew ; Morris, Joseph ; Willing, Richard ; Danner, Henry ; Kunkle, John ; Ginther, Phillip ; Fenstermacher, Michael ; Powell, Elizabeth ; Willing, Margaret ; Deemer, John ; Fox, Peter ; Leonard, Peter ; Hoffman, Jacob ; Gray, Robert ; Gray, William ; Leaman, William ; Wedner, Jacob ; Micksh, Christian ; Kurtz, Jacob ; Young, John ; Goohart, Henry ; Graeff, George ; Hazlewood, John ; Colliday, Jacob ; Gentle, James ; Fudge, James ; Fry, Jacob ; Fromberger, John ; Zentler, Conrad ; Decatur, Stephen ; Bates, Frederick ; Weiss, Thomas ; Heath, John ; Lea, Thomas ; Steimer, Anthony ; Dunn, George ; Dunn, James ; Dunn, John ; Simmers, William ; Christ, John ; Delany, Sharp ; Moore, James ; McPherson, John ; Wright, Thomas ; McNeill, Samuel ; Handwerk, G. E. ; Beutel, John ; Dunn, Alexander ; Zaengle, Cornelius. Panther Valley Water Company ; Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company ; Lehigh Valley Railroad Company ; Nesquehoning Valley Railroad ; Central Railroad of New Jersey. Lehigh River

Dimensions note

1 map ; 62 x 133 cm.

Item 4163: 2 copies of map showing Beaver Meadows Railroad (Rolled, copy 2 is listed as Extension of the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad from Penn-Haven to Mauch Chunk showing its connection with other railroads), 1865.
Scope and Contents Note

Surveyed on April 7th, 1863 under the direction of John Leisenring, superintendent and engineer. Copied by E. B. Leisenring, 1865. The map is a copy dated December 13th, 1912. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Rail Road railroad Penn-Haven Lehigh Susquehanna Mauch Chunk Lehigh River Beaver Meadow Rail Road Lehigh Valley Railroad Canal Lock shipping basin gates locks dams the ox-bow bear creek burnt cabin flats

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 61 x 170 cm.

Item 4164: Map of Coplay Branch of the LSRR (Rolled), undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows the coplay branch of the LSRR. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Thomas Iron Co. Railroad, Reuben Schrieber, Lehigh Valley Railroad, Wendel Kingler, Killiowertzberger, Pathannassey, Mr Shartz, Sarah Schrieber, Lehigh Valley Iron Company.

Dimensions note

1 map ; 31 x 177 cm.

Item 4208-4215: Set of 8 map drawings, including from Penn-Haven to White Haven, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of maps shows the Lehigh Navigation from Penn-Haven to White Haven including the Lehigh Canal and associated railroads. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Quakake Creek, Penn-Haven, Coal Landing, Towing Path Bridge, Lock Number 11, Dam Number 6, Beaver Meadow Rail Road, Burnt Cabin Flat, Lock Number 10, Lock Number 1, Dam Number 14, Lock Number 13, Lock Number 12, Dam Number 7, Lock Number 11, canal, Silver Mine, Lock Number 17, Dam Number 10, Lock Number 16, Dam Number 9, Old Saw Mill, Stony Creek, Towing Path Bridge, Lock Number 19, Dam Number 12, Lock Number 18, Dam Number 11, Lock Number 21, Dam Number 14, Lock Number 20, Dam Number 15, Rock-Port, Buck Mountain Railroad, Laurel Run, Lock Number 24, Dam Number 16, Lock Number 25, Dam Number 15, Lehigh River, Lock Number 22, Mud Run, Lock Number 27, Dam Number 18, Lock Number 26, Dam Number 17, Lock Number 25, Sandy Creek, Port Jenkins, Wrights Creek, Saw Mills, Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad, Lock number 20, Dam number 20, Green Mountain Run, Powder Mill, Lock number 28, Dam number 19.

Dimensions note

8maps ; 53 X 66 cm.

Item 4234: Topographic map drawing of the White Haven area, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This map displays a hand drawn topography of the area surrounding White haven. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Whites Haven Lehigh Navigation Lowrytown dam green mountain feeder green mountain run pine forest

Dimensions note

1 map ; 48 x 69 cm.

Item 5413: Cross sections of the Delaware Division and Lehigh Canals, 1911.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the cross section of the Delaware Division Canal and the Lehigh Canal. Full date of technical drawing: December 29, 1911. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Dimensions of locks single 11 feet wide 100 feet long double 22 feet wide 100 feet long berm bank tow path bridge underclearnance line face of abutment

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 36 x 20 cm.

Item 6026: Plan of highway bridge over Lehigh Canal at Walnutport, 1913.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing details the construction of a highway bridge. Full date of technical drawing: January 16, 1913. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

floor beams end thrust plates beam hangers detail of lower cord splice lower chord highway bridge Walnutport remove housing new stringers top line of abutment floor beam iron washers

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing : linen ; 46 x 91 cm.

Item 6028: Map of property in the vicinity of Lehigh Gap and Palmerton Station, 1913.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows the property in the vicinity of the Lehigh Gap and Palmerton station in Carbon County, along with property owners and several railroads. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

lehigh gap station palmerton carbon county northampton county john craig lehigh valley railroad lehigh canal palmerton station culvert new jersey zinc company of pennsylvania susquehanna railroad hazard station lehigh gap chester ridge railroad culvert overflow lock aqueduct aquachicola creek hazard station lock house

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 30 x 91 cm.

Items 6100-6216: Set of 117 maps, including some prepared shong properties acquired for canal and railroad purposes from Easton to Plains Township, Luzerne County, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This compound object contains 117 maps detailing the length of the Lehigh River from Easton to White Haven, and also Luzerne County. The maps primarily contain information about property surveys and property owners alongside the Lehigh river and lehigh Canal. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history. This compound object contains 117 maps of properties, towns, and townships along the Lehigh River. Maps contain surveying information on local landowners, businesses, and companies as well as purchasing and acquisition records of many of these surveyed lands. The spatial coverage of the maps starts at Easton and ends at Wilkes-Barre.

Dimensions note

117 maps ; 81 x 56 cm.

Items 6160-6189: Lehigh Township, Northampton County, Towamensing Township, Carbon County, undated.
Items 6190-6205: Carbon County, undated.
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  1. Items 6190-6205: Carbon County
Items 6206-6215: Luzerne County, undated.
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  1. Items 6206-6215: Luzerne County
Item 6262: Layout for terminal tracks, pockets, and canal facilities for rail to boat coal transfer, 1922.
Scope and Contents Note

This item includes both a map of the location plan and technical drawings of a conveyer system for rail-to-boat coal transfer near Siegfried (current day Cementon). Full date of item: September 19, 1922. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

timber trestle guard lock lehigh river lehigh canal conveyer boat bulkhead weightometer rail dam hopper

Dimensions note

1 map : linen ; 46 x 91 cm.

Items 6300-6319: Watercolor drawings of Lehigh River and Lehigh Canal (29 items, including 9 prints. Item may be Book number 2 of the Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Easton.), undated.
Items 6300A-6319A: Book number 2 of the Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Easton (24 items, including 4 prints), undated.
Items 6325-6335: Book number 3 of Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Easton (11 items), undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of maps shows the path from White Haven to Easton along the Lehigh Navigation drawn to a scale of 660 feet to an inch. It includes railroads, canals, lock numbers, dam numbers, islands, and saw mills along the Lehigh River. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Towing Path, Lausane, Saw Mill, Nesquehoning Creek, Berwick, Nesquehoning, Beaver Meadow Rail Road, Gala Mill, Room Run Rail Road, Inclined Plane, Back Track Rail Road, Mount Pisgah, Kettle Run, East-Mauch Chunk, Second Street, Third Street, North Street, Fourth Street, Fifth Street, Centre Street, South Street, Rundale Run, Lock Number 1, Dam Number 1, Beaver Meadow Shipping Port, Towing Path, Upper-Mauch Chunk, Pine Street, Spruce Street, Walnut Street, Summit Rail Road, Mauch Chunk Creek, West Broad Way, Elevators, Schute, Pocket, County Bins, Susquehanna Street, Turbine, Guard Lock Number 1, Hotel Office, Boat Yard, Lock Number 2, Stable, Furnace, Lock Number 3, Philadelphia, Dam, Port Jenkins, Wrights Creek, Saw Mills, Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad, Lock number 20, Dam number 20, Green Mountain Run, Powder Mill, Lock number 28, Dam number 19, Lock Number 27, Dam Number 18, Lock Number 26, Dam Number 17, Lock Number 25, Sandy Creek, Lock Number 24, Dam Number 16, Lock Number 25, Dam Number 15, Lehigh River, Lock Number 22, Mud Run, Lock Number 21, Dam Number 14, Lock Number 20, Dam Number 15, Rock-Port, Buck Mountain Railroad, Laurel Run, Lock Number 19, Dam Number 12, Lock Number 18, Dam Number 11, Lock Number 17, Dam Number 10, Lock Number 16, Dam Number 9, Old Saw Mill, Stony Creek, Towing Path Bridge, Lock Number 15, Dam Number 8, Lock Number 14, Lock Number 13, Dam Number 7, Silver Mine Island, Lock Number 12, Quakake Creek, Penn-Haven, Coal Landing, Towing Path Bridge, Lock Number 11, Dam Number 6, Beaver Meadow Rail Road, Burnt Cabin Flat, Lock Number 10, Lock Number 9, Dam Number 5, Sawmill, Lock Number 8, Lock Number 7, Dam Number 4, Beaver Meadow Rail Road, Lock Number 6, Towing Path Bridge, Lock Number 5, Dam Number 3, Lock Number 4, Railroad Bridge, Turnhole, Lock Number 3, Dam Number 2, Canal, Lock Number 4, Lock Number 6, Fogleman’s Island, Saw Mill, Beaver Run, Safety Gate, Long Run, Summer Hill, Weiss’ Island, Lock Number 7

Dimensions note

11 maps ; 48 x 69 cm.

Items 6325A-6334A: Book number 4 of the Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Easton (13 items, also includes copy and tracing of item 6332A and tracing of item 6325A), undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This compound object contains 10 maps detailing the length of the Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Mauch Chunk. Although the title suggests that the coverage of the compound object extends to Easton, the 10 maps present only provide coverage as far as Mauch Chunk. Object "6325A Portion" is a copy of a portion of map 6325, made in Allentown Pa., December 3, 1947. Objects 6332A Copy 1 and Copy 2 are both copies of map 6332A. Copy 1 is a blue print, and copy 2 is the final version. Both maps are dated January 2, 1913. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

13 maps ; 50 x 69 cm.

Items 6440-6445: Lehigh County, Hanover, Lehigh Township, Northampton County, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of maps contains land survey notes for the properties of landowners alongside the Lehigh Canal in what they are calling "Hanover Township". However, the locations depicted in the maps do not exist in the present location of Hanover township, and instead correspond to locations alongside the Lehigh river in the vicinity of Allentown. On each item within this compound object are notes detailing the land survey, as well as a sketched map showing the property. Item 6443 is marked as a copy, dated 1911, from map book number 5.

Dimensions note

6 maps ; 46 x 30 cm.

Items 6440-6445: Hanover Township, Lehigh County (6 items), 1829.
Scope and Contents Note

This collection of maps contains land survey notes for the properties of landowners alongside the Lehigh Canal in what they are calling "Hanover Township". However, the locations depicted in the maps do not exist in the present location of Hanover township, and instead correspond to locations alongside the Lehigh river in the vicinity of Allentown. On each item within this compound object are notes detailing the land survey, as well as a sketched map showing the property. Item 6443 is marked as a copy, dated 1911, from map book number 5. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Dimensions note

6 maps ; 46 x 30 cm.

Items 7425: Map of the Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Easton (Rolled), 1925.
Scope and Contents Note

This map shows a portion of the Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Easton. This item is a blueprint map copy dated November 27, 1925. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Portion of the map of the Lehigh Navigation from White Haven to Easton. Scale 10 chains or 660 feet to an inch. Copy Nov. 27, 1925. Quakake Creek, Penn-Haven, Coal Landing, Towing Path Bridge, Lock Number 11, Dam Number 6, Beaver Meadow Rail Road, Burnt Cabin Flat, Lock Number 10. Towing Path, Lausane, Saw Mill, Nesquehoning Creek, Berwick, Nesquehoning, Beaver Meadow Rail Road, Gala Mill, Room Run Rail Road, Inclined Plane, Back Track Rail Road, Mount Pisgah, Kettle Run, East-Mauch Chunk, Second Street, Third Street, North Street, Fourth Street, Fifth Street, Centre Street, South Street, Rundale Run, Lock Number 1, Dam Number 1, Beaver Meadow Shipping Port, Towing Path, Upper-Mauch Chunk, Pine Street, Spruce Street, Walnut Street, Summit Rail Road, Mauch Chunk Creek, West Broad Way, Elevators, Schute, Pocket, County Bins, Susquehanna Street, Turbine, Guard Lock Number 1, Hotel Office, Boat Yard, Lock Number 2, Stable, Furnace, Lock Number 3, Philadelphia, Dam, Lock Number 9, Dam Number 5, Sawmill, Lock Number 8, Lock Number 7, Dam Number 4, Beaver Meadow Rail Road, Lock Number 6, Towing Path Bridge, Lock Number 5, Dam Number 3, Lock Number 4, Railroad Bridge, Turnhole, Lock Number 3, Dam Number 2, Canal

Dimensions note

1 map ; 46 x 131 cm.

Items 7692: Restoration of Mauch Chunk Dam to original crest height, 1931.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing shows the restoration of the Mauch Chunk Dam in the Lehigh River to its original crest height. Full date: June 24, 1931. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

The Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. Lehigh Canal. Restoration of Mauch Chunk Dam to original crest height. Mauch Chunk, Penna. Office of Corporate Engr. Allentown, Penna. June 24, 1931 Scale: 1/4"= 1 foot. Ordinary S.W. Eleva. 82, Lehigh River, Rangers-8"x12", Rock Fill, River Bed, Steel Sheet Piling, J&L Type - 33.85* per L.F., Stone and gravel fill, 1 1/2" cable, timber pile, 10' penetration, 4" plankn, sills - 6"x10", cobble paving.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 46 x 61 cm.

Items 7690: Plan of proposed bent for span over canal at Bridge 121, 1933.
Scope and Contents Note

This technical drawing shows the plan of a proposed bent for span over the Lehigh Canal at bridge 121 at Mauch Chunk, Pa. Full date: June 16, 1933. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Lehigh Canal. Plan showing proposed bent for span over canal at bridge 121 - L.V.R.R. Mauch Chunk, PA. Office of Corp. Engr. Allentown, Pa. June 16, 1933. Scale - as shown. Lehgh River, Lehigh Canal, Elevation B-B Salce 1"=20', Base of rail, wedge, 12 x 12, Mud sills 4'-3" long (use S.S. ties), elevation BA, Section CC, tow path, pier 4, abutment, plan, buffalo, edge of tow path, W. Bound Main, Track No. 1, W. Bound Siding, Track No. 3, E. Bound Main - Track No. 2, East Bound Siding - Track No. 4, New York, Location Plan, Lock No. 3, Lehigh Valley R. R.

Dimensions note

1 technical drawing ; 35 x 44 cm.

Item 18: Distances via the canal to various locations, 1838.
Scope and Contents Note

This document lists the locations of locks along the lehigh river, their distance from Mauch Chunk, and local land owners along this distance. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Mauch Chunk, Jim Thorpe, Lehigh Gap, Bethlehem, Allentown Dam, John D. Bowman, Henry Bowman, Kelchner, Ketchner Kelehner John App, Christian Bartek, Abram Rohn, Joseph Keiper, Joseph Jones, Freemans Mill, Abraham Shimer, Andreas Smith siegfreids bridge

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1 leaf ; 51 x 20 cm.

Item 19: Rates of toll, Lehigh Navigation, undated.
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The Toll on all articles passing on the Lehigh Navigation shall be two and two thirds cents per ton, or per 1000 feet board measure if Lumber, per fall or lift of six feet, provided the said Toll shall in no case exceed the following rates per mile, viz: Haifa cent per ton per mile on Common Building Stone, Earth, Sand, Clay and Lime-stone. Three-fourths of a cent per ton per mile on Manure, and Firewood, in Boats. One cent per ton per mile on Bricks, Iron Ore, Gypsum, Hay, Straw, Hoop Polei, Staves and Heading, Lime, Marble, Mill Stones, Grind Stones, Posts and Rails. One cent and a quarter per ton per mile on Grain and Seeds of all kinds, Fruit, Potatoes and other vegetables not enumerated, Beer, Porter, Cider, Ale, Salt, Pig Iron, Castings, (except machinery,) Scrap Iron, Slate, Charcoal, Shingles, Lath and Bark in Boats. One cent and a half per ton per mile on Flour, Pork, Beef, Fish, Butter, Cheese, Hemp, Flax, Rosin, Pitch, Tar, Turpintinc, Pot and Pearl Ashes, Furniture, Household Goods, Glass, Queensware, Crockery, Bar and Rolled Iron, and all machinery of cagt or wrought metals. Two cents per ton per mile on Wines, Oils, Liquors and Groceries. Two cents and a half per ton per mile on all articles not enumerated.! On Mineral Coal entering the Lehigh Navigation...

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This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history. Leaf contains two major articles: "Rates of Tolls on the Lehigh Navigation for 1838" and "Distance in Miles From Place to Place on the Lower Grand Section of the Lehigh Navigation.

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1 leaf ; 41 cm.

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  1. Item 19: Rates of toll, Lehigh Navigation
Item 20: Rates of toll, Lehigh Canal, 1837.
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Leaf contains a table indicating both distances from Mauch Chunk to various locations along the Lehigh River and the price of tolls at these locations depending on cargo. The article has several notes and corrections written in ink, as well as several names written at the top of the leaf.

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1 leaf ; 41 cm.

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  1. Item 20: Rates of toll, Lehigh Canal
Item 21: Rates of Toll, 1844.
Scope and Contents Note

This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

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1 leaf ; 41 cm.

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  1. Item 21: Rates of Toll
Item 22: Instructions fo collectors and lock tenders, undated.
Scope and Contents Note

This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

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1 leaf ; 41 cm.

Item 23: "An Act, to Protect the Public in the Full Benefit and Enjoyment of the Works Constructed for the Purpose of Inland Navigation", 1826.
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This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania’s wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

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This item is an act of the Pennsylvania General Assembly detailing the rules and regulations for inland water navigation on the Lehigh Canal. Printed by Amos Sisty at Mauch Chunk, Pa. This item is a legal document, signed by state legislators, that outlines regulations, penalties, and procedures regarding the use of the Lehigh Canal. The item contains sixteen sections, with a concise summary of each section present in the adjacent margin. The document was approved April 10, 1826 by J. Andrew Shulze.

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1 leaf ; 41 cm.

Item 24: Distances from Mauch Chunk to the following points, undated.
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Distances from Mauch Chunk to the following points on the Lehigh Navigation: Kettle Run, Penn Haven, Laurel Run, Leslie Run, Hickory Run, Easton, Weissport...

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1 p. ; 43 cm.

Item 25: Measurement data (4 sheets), 1870.
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Handwritten data in table showing measurement of distances of locations and weights of products.

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7 p. ; 41 cm.

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  1. Item 25: Measurement data (4 sheets)
Item 26: Rules for the Collection and Weight of Tolls. 3 leaves ; 40 cm..
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This Compound object includes three copies of documents detailing the rates and methods of tolling boats navigating the Lehigh Canal system, from 1833, 1834, and a draft for 1837. Included with Object 26-undated are two additional notes containing further information. The attached note at the top of the document covers part of the title and date. The printed date on the document is 1834, with a note in pen made over top, crossing out the 4 and replacing it with a 7. The title for the piece is the same as 26B and 26C, except for the difference in date.

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3.0 leaves ; 40 cm.

Item 2417A: List of water rent deeds and agreements, 1904.
Scope and Contents Note

This document shows a list of water-rent deeds and agreements of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company in effect January 1st, 1902. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

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1 leaf ; 40 x 61 cm.

Item 4551: Statistics of elevations, mostly regarding locks and dams from Coal port to Easton, Pennsylvania, 1920.
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This item is copy of a typescript sheet contains numerical and textual data on Lehigh Canal locks, railway around the Canal, water level with recorded dates.

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1 leaf ; 30 x 43 cm.

Item 5336: Notes of Survey of Land by John Eberhardt: Made July 3, 1867, 1867. .
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This item contains the notes of a land survey made July 3, 1867. Included below the note is a sketch of the surveyed plot of land. This item forms part of a project to digitize the maps and drawings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company held by Lehigh University's Special Collections. Pennsylvania's wealth of extractable resources fueled the emergence of the coal, iron, and steel industries throughout the Lehigh Valley. After its founding in 1822, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company (LCNC) became one of the most important companies in the emergence of the American Industrial Revolution for its innovative approach to canal systems, iron production and coal mining. LCNC transported anthracite coal from Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) to Easton and Philadelphia, reaching New York by the 1830s. The collection includes drawings of canal locks, gates, boats, dams, and maps that include the locations of the locks and the property lines surrounding the canals, providing a snapshot of a regional technological and industrial history.

Keywords

Beginning at a [stone] in the line of land of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and at the corner of land of now or late of John [Hauers]'s land. Thence along said Hauer's line N77. 15W. 109.3 feet to the [westerly] line of the new public road. Thence along said westerly line, N49. 15E. 208 feet. Thence further along said line N66. E. 807 feet. Thence still further along said line N.81 35E. 377 feet to the line of land of Edward Mull. Thence along said Mull's line S2. 30E. 73 feet more or less to the line of land of the Lehigh Coal and Nav. Co. Thence along said company's line, the various courses there of 1263 feet more or less to the place of beginning containing 2 9/10 acres more or less. RR railroads Rail Road construction

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