William J. Wilgus Collection, 1915-1916

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William J. Wilgus Collection, 1915-1916

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The William J. Wilgus Collection documents the valuation conducted by William Wilgus during 1915 and 1916 on land and property either owned or leased by Coxe Brothers & Company, Inc. Coxe Brothers was a company that mined and leased anthracite coal lands in northeastern Pennsylvania. Series 1. Valuation papers & blueprints, 1915-1916 (boxes 1-5). -- Series 2. Bound volumes, 1915-1916 (20 vols.) The William Wilgus Collection contains correspondence, photographs, maps, blueprints, and bound volumes related to the valuation of collieries, coal lands, and equipment either owned or controlled by Coxe Brothers & Company, Inc.

6 linear feet (5 boxes, 20 vols.)

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 8257590

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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company (Bethlehem, PA.:1846-1976)

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Wilgus, William J. (William John), 1865-1949

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William John Wilgus (1865-1949) was a civil engineer who worked for the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. By 1899 he was the chief engineer for construction and maintenance of way and in 1903 became vice-president in charge of construction. During those years he supervised the planning and construction of Buffalo Union Station, the Weehawken (N.J.) Terminal and the modern Grand Central Station. In 1907 Wilgus opened his own consulting practice and advised railroad companies on construc...

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