Logging train and town; ark raft kitchens, circa 1900

Subjects: Logging & Lumber Railroads & Trains Workers & Occupations
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1907 (Golden Age)

Back of Logging train and town; ark raft kitchens, circa 1900, City View Motel, PA, USA, c. 1907 lithograph postcard — Back

About this subject

Two black-and-white historical photographs. The top panel shows a logging train loaded with logs in a town with wooden buildings; the bottom panel shows men standing around ark raft kitchens on a riverbank.

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PublisherCPTDC/Timberhaven

Logging Train And Town about 1900 Ark Raft Kitchens about 1900 --- Old logging scenes reminiscent of the 1870's when Williamsport, Pa., was lumbering capital of the world. Postcards, courtesy of COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT at the CITY VIEW MOTEL, Rt. 15, So. Williamsport, Pa., where 100 year old logging scenes and authentic barn wood make up the decor. Mail R.D. #1, Box 161, Williamsport, Pa. 17701. Phone (717) 326-2601 New mailing address: CITY VIEW MOTEL, R. D. 4, Box 550, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701 Orig. Photos at Lycoming Co. Historical Museum 858 W. 4th St., Wmsport, Pa. CPTDC/Timberhaven, R.D. 1, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837 Post Card PLACE STAMP HERE 47469AB

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Condition	Unused Mint
Place mentioned	City View Motel, Williamsport, PA
Publisher	Lewisburg, PA
Notes	Decorative red and gold scroll border; two halftone photo panels; no publisher line. No postmark. Modern chrome divided-back card, glossy, no stamp or cancellation. Printed ad copy for the City View Motel / Country House Restaurant, Williamsport, PA. Dealer marks "#59" and "1-" in pencil at lower right.

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Logging train and town; ark raft kitchens, circa 1900, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/logging-train-and-town-ark-raft-kitchens-circa-1900. Accessed October 5, 2026.