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Post by Inspeqtor on Mar 10, 2022 13:22:19 GMT
Thank you BuckSkin! It will be interesting to see if they do look us up! Let us know if they reply to your email.
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Post by Inspeqtor on Mar 10, 2022 14:19:04 GMT
7 more pictures Albert took at Niagara Falls.  Scan 002-b by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 008-a by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 016-a by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 017-a by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 017-b by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 018-b by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 020-b by inspeqtor, on Flickr Sadly, this is the last of all of my pictures that Albert took.
However, back in 2010 I went shopping in another town (LaPorte, Indiana) where I found an antique store and I did happen to find a few glass negatives!!
These Negatives are not the same quality that Albert had. Of course these I do not have any idea of any history about the pictures, but they are a bit interesting.
This first picture there is damage to the film attached to the glass but the rest of the picture is in pretty good shape.
 Scan 01a by inspeqtor, on Flickr This image looks like someone tried to maybe clean the picture and ended up scratching the picture pretty badly.
 Scan 01b by inspeqtor, on Flickr This picture is not that bad. Scan 01c by inspeqtor, on Flickr There is a little damage to the bottom right area here. Scan 01d by inspeqtor, on Flickr You can see the damage here.
 Scan 02a by inspeqtor, on Flickr This is a picture of a lady but the photographer was too far away. I cropped the picture in next image.
The picture is very out of focus
 Scan 02bb by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 02bb-crop by inspeqtor, on Flickr Picture of a boy pulling a girl in a very old (to us) wagon.
 Scan 02c by inspeqtor, on Flickr A little research done on the wagon HEREAnd HERE: Wabash Wagon by inspeqtor, on Flickr More from La Porte, Indiana
I love the very LARGE portrait of a lady hanging on the wall. This family must have had some money.
Sure wish the negative had not been damaged so much.
 Scan 03a by inspeqtor, on Flickr Children playing outdoors.
 Scan 03b by inspeqtor, on Flickr Very elegant lady posing with 2 children outdoors. Scan 03c by inspeqtor, on Flickr Christmas Morning!! Who ever the photographer was used a FLASH! I never saw Albert use flash in the pictures I have from him.
I would think at some point Albert DID use flash, it is just I do not have any of those.
 Scan 03d by inspeqtor, on Flickr Another Christmas scene Scan 03e by inspeqtor, on Flickr Yet another Christmas scene! Scan 03f by inspeqtor, on Flickr Outdoor scene with a child
 Scan 03g by inspeqtor, on Flickr A child sitting on the ground
 Scan 04c by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 04d by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 05b by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 05c by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 05d by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 06a by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 06b by inspeqtor, on Flickr  Scan 06c by inspeqtor, on Flickr That folks is ALL of the glass negative pictures I own. I do hope you enjoyed all of these!! |
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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 10, 2022 15:49:47 GMT
I am fairly certain these three photos above are of the same kids, same cats, and same day. The three below I suspect are the same little girl as the three above; she has the same big dimples, hair, and facial features. Scan 04d by inspeqtor, on Flickr Scan 05b by inspeqtor, on Flickr Scan 05c by inspeqtor, on Flickr |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Mar 10, 2022 16:33:13 GMT
You are probably right about the kids BuckSkin!
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Post by Inspeqtor on Mar 10, 2022 20:58:38 GMT
Love this thread. Thanks Inspeqtor ! Regarding C.E.Platt is it possible the word under it is the name of a place. Is it theater or treater or ?? I have wondered the same thing for many weeks now. Zoomed in 500%  Glad you have enjoyed this thread pontiac1940!! |
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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 11, 2022 7:21:01 GMT
Regarding the mystery locomotive, I contacted Mr. Douglas Self and he provided me with some very enlightening information that has mostly solved the identity of the locomotive.
It is NOT a tank engine as I had first assumed, but a Camelback Engine
Mr. Self's Camelback Engine page.
And then, he identified the engine and already had a photo and description of it in it's original form.
Built by the Hinkley Locomotive Works in 1888, designed by George S. Strong of Saint Paul, Minnesota, it originally was the A.G.Darwin Locomotive.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a photo and description.
In it's original form, it had only a single steam dome; whereas, in Uncle Albert's photo, it has been converted to two steam domes.
The photo of the original also shows the tender and reveals the purpose of that odd roof on the rear of the locomotive.
We still have plenty of unanswered questions:
Where is the photo location ?
What is the date of the photo ?
Why is it where it is and not sitting on rails ?
Why no tender and where is the tender ?
Why does it now have two steam domes ?
Where did all of those boys come from and why are they there ?
What was the fate of the engine and where is it at now ?
Who was C.E.Platt ?
Why does it say "Theater" underneath his name ?
Many thanks to Mr. Douglas Self for taking an interest and the time to provide this information.
After I learned what to look for, I found THIS - THIS - THIS (you will notice that, in this image, it now has the two steam domes) - THIS - THIS - THIS - THIS
Read this Newspaper Clipping if you don't read anything else; after you read the clipping, then you will want to know more.>>>Please Note: When I access the link to the newspaper clipping via my browser, it takes me straight to the clipping - no problem; however, when I try to access via this link in this site, it will always fail; the link address is correct; it is the fact that this site uses vigilink that causes the link to fail. Here is the correct link that works for me https://www(dot)newspapers(dot)com/clip/16290922/a-g-darwin-locomotive-story/ Replace (dot) with a dot/period and the link should work when typed in your search bar. Please note that I have edited the text and image in THIS POST to reflect the correct information; please pay another visit to the post.Uncle Albert didn't photograph just any old locomotive; this is a very unique and advanced machine that proved it was more than up to the job; and, it is/was the only one of it's kind.
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Post by Inspeqtor on Mar 11, 2022 13:30:27 GMT
Wow, Thank you so much BuckSkin! Mr. Self replied back to your email immediately which was so kind of him to do so. Did you send Mr. Self the photo that Uncle Albert took or at least a link to the picture I posted here of it? You said "he identified the engine and already had a photo and description of it in it's original form." I was not sure WHICH photo you showed a link to was THAT photo he was referring to. You have mentioned "The Tender" many times in this thread. Isn't that the car normally directly behind the engine that typically carries the coal (or oil as you said this engine uses instead of coal) needed to fuel the engine? You also said THIS: "The photo of the original also shows the tender and reveals the purpose of that odd roof on the rear of the locomotive." What was the purpose of the odd roof? Why was there a second smaller tank on this engine behind the main cab with the odd roof? The two steam domes, was that because this engine has two tanks? You have a link to a Newspaper Clipping which when I click on the link I see only the following:  Again, Thank you BuckSkin! |
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Post by Chris on Mar 11, 2022 18:12:42 GMT
Inspeqtor, try this link for the interesting newspaper clipping. It seems the A. C. Darwin had quite a reputation. www.newspapers.com/clip/16290922/a-g-darwin-locomotive-story/ * If I were to hazard a guess, I suspect the locomotive was on deliberate display here for a while. It may have been assembled on the spot. The folks seem to have dressed up to visit. Kind regards Chris * The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 07 Apr 1889 |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Mar 11, 2022 18:33:02 GMT
Inspeqtor, try this link for the interesting newspaper clipping. It seems the A. C. Darwin had quite a reputation. www.newspapers.com/clip/16290922/a-g-darwin-locomotive-story/ * If I were to hazard a guess, I suspect the locomotive was on deliberate display here for a while. It may have been assembled on the spot. The folks seem to have dressed up to visit. Kind regards Chris * The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 07 Apr 1889 Thank you for the new link Chris! I do appreciate your doing this for lil ole me. I still get the same web location in the end for whatever reason....sigh....DARN!!!! LOL LOL |
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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 11, 2022 20:05:16 GMT
Wow, Thank you so much BuckSkin! Mr. Self replied back to your email immediately which was so kind of him to do so. Yes, it was very nice of him.Did you send Mr. Self the photo that Uncle Albert took or at least a link to the picture I posted here of it? A link to a post in this thread.You said "he identified the engine and already had a photo and description of it in it's original form." I was not sure WHICH photo you showed a link to was THAT photo he was referring to. THIS (last picture on the page) is the photo and description I was referring to. You have mentioned "The Tender" many times in this thread. Isn't that the car normally directly behind the engine that typically carries the coal (or oil as you said this engine uses instead of coal) needed to fuel the engine? TENDER
I at first had assumed this engine was an oil-burner; however, the new information provided by Mr. Self shows it to be a low-grade Anthracite Coal-burning engine. You also said THIS: "The photo of the original also shows the tender and reveals the purpose of that odd roof on the rear of the locomotive." What was the purpose of the odd roof? Why was there a second smaller tank on this engine behind the main cab with the odd roof? A missing Tender should be behind the main cab; in this case, the tender has the rest of the roof/cab made onto the front; when coupled together, the two sections form a sheltered area for the fireman to work. Scroll to the last picture on the page and it should become evident. The two steam domes, was that because this engine has two tanks? See HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. You have a link to a Newspaper Clipping which when I click on the link I see only the following: >>>Please Note: When I access the link to the newspaper clipping via my browser, it takes me straight to the clipping - no problem; however, when I try to access via this link in this site, it will always fail; the link address is correct; it is the fact that this site uses vigilink that causes the link to fail.
Here is the correct link that works for me:
https://www(dot)newspapers(dot)com/clip/16290922/a-g-darwin-locomotive-story/
Replace (dot) with a dot/period and the link should work when typed in your search bar. Again, Thank you BuckSkin! |
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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 11, 2022 20:09:35 GMT
Inspeqtor, try this link for the interesting newspaper clipping. It seems the A. C. Darwin had quite a reputation. www.newspapers.com/clip/16290922/a-g-darwin-locomotive-story/ * If I were to hazard a guess, I suspect the locomotive was on deliberate display here for a while. It may have been assembled on the spot. The folks seem to have dressed up to visit. Kind regards Chris * The Morning Call, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 07 Apr 1889 Thank you for the new link Chris! I do appreciate your doing this for lil ole me. I still get the same web location in the end for whatever reason....sigh....DARN!!!! LOL LOL
I provided the correct link that you can copy/paste in my previous post, just replace the (dot)s with periods and it will work. |
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Post by Inspeqtor on Mar 11, 2022 21:19:33 GMT
For whatever reason, many links on this site fail for me; however, I can type the link address straight into the address bar and go straight to the site, no problem.
I provided the correct link that you can copy/paste in my previous post, just replace the (dot)s with periods and it will work. Yes I replaced the (dot) with an actual . and it worked just fine! Thank you for explaining everything BuckSkin!! |
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 13, 2022 5:12:49 GMT
I have wondered the same thing for many weeks now. Can't help but think it's a place name. But can't figure it out ..nothing matches. |
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