Item 46: Steel Engraving titled, “Mauch-Hanch.,” Published by Hermann Julius Meyer (removed to Black Box #1) , ca. 1833-1864
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 46
Dates
- Created: ca. 1833-1864
Creator
- Meyer, Hermann Julius, 1826 – 1909 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Steel Engraving
Condition Note:
Good
Measurements:
11 in. x 7 ⅜ in.
Title:
Mauch-Hanch.
Description:
A colored steel engraving of Mauch Chunk from across the Lehigh Canal. A church and town hall loom over the settlement. Even further above, there stands the coal breaker. Barges filled with coal are moving along the canal. Referred to as the “Switzerland of America,” Mauch Chunk was known for its mountainous scenic views along the line of the Switchback Railroad and Lehigh Valley Railroad. It is still attracting tourists to see the beautiful, mountainous views. Now referred to as Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania since 1954, Mauch Chunk is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It is known for the burial site of the Native American athlete, Jim Thorpe. It is settled in the Pocono Mountains about 29 miles northwest of Allentown. This print was published by Hermann Julius Meyer; the artist is, however, unknown. Born in Gotha, Germany on April 4, 1826, Hermann Julius Meyer was a German publisher. He was the son of publisher Joseph Meyer who lived from 1796-1856. Hermann took over his father’s publishing company, Bibliographisches Institut, after his father’s death. He moved the headquarters to Leipzig in 1784 and gave the business to his sons Arndt and Hans in 1884.
Location:
Mauch Chunk, Jim Thorpe (Setting), 164 William Street, New York (Published)
Transcription:
DRAWN AFTER NATURE. For the Proprietor: HERMANN J. MEYER
MAUCH-HANCH Pa.
Published by HERMANN J. MEYER. 164, William Str. NEW YORK
Copyright secured according to ACT of CONGRESS.
Creator
- Meyer, Hermann Julius, 1826 – 1909 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu