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Landscapes & Aerial Photography
Ever wonder what HSR looks like from Space? Well, keep wondering, but we'll let you see from several thousand feet. And for those afraid of heights, take a gander at the wonderful views of the camp scenery from a more earthly perspective.
Edited by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
Exhibit Content
Aerial Shots of Horseshoe
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The few buildings of Camp Horseshoe can be seen from several hundred feet in the air in this early photograph taken during the camp's inaugural season. 1928 - Contributed by Richard D. Foot [Contribute Info]
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The quarry, Scouters' Grove and Eagles' Grove all stand out from the air. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The Octoraro Loop as well as Eagles' and Scouters' Groves are highly visible landmarks from above. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This early aerial photo of Camp was quite possibly taken from John Jacob's bi-plane. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Snow covers some of the ground in this early aerial shot of Camp Horseshoe. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This early aerial picture is annotated with some of Horseshoe's neighboring properties as well as the Mason Dixon Line the new pool. The trees in Eagles' Grove are too small to show up and Flagpole Hill is still mostly barren. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The Octoraro Loop as well as Eagles' and Scouters' Groves are highly visible landmarks from above. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Another shot of the Octoraro flowing around Camp Horseshoe. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The trees in Eagles' and Scouters' Groves are maturing and the quarry has carved a significant impression in the countryside. The OA Lodge, Rothrock Lodge and Roberts Lodge have also entered the scene. Campmaster's Lodge does not appear to have been constructed yet. 1959 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This aerial photo dates back to around 1930. Note the sparkling new pool, and tiny Spruce trees in Eagles' and Scouters' Groves. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The trees in Scouters' Grove are considerably bigger than the earlier photos but the pool still looks sparkling new. Does anyone want to take a stab at the date of this one? Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This aerial photo has been dated to 1947 based on the fact that the Quonset Hut is in the picture as well as the Headquarters building. If you blow up the image, it appears that Headquarters is under construction. 1947 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Another picture dating to the late 40's when the Headquarters building was under construction. 1947 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This aerial shot gives a good idea of how secluded Camp Horseshoe was in the 1940s. 1947 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Camp Horseshoe in the Loop of the Octoraro. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The quarry, Scouters' Grove and Eagles' Grove all stand out from the air. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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This arial photo shows the camp buildings of 1928. If you click on the image to view the full size image, you will notice a crowd of people and couple of vintage vehicles in the field above the White House on the site of today's Parade Field. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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In this old arial view of Horseshoe you can clearly see the loop of the Octoraro, the old camp road and the new pool area. Also of interest are the roads, trails and lack of trees. Click on the image to view the full sized image. 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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1930 aerial photograph of Horseshoe Reservation with new pool installed 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Areal Photo of Camp Jubilee 1963 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Eagle Grove, the Bend and the Athletic Field stand out in this aerial view taken in 2002. 2002 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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This aerial photograph shows the Lane House and Pole Barn at the edge of the camp property. 2004 - Contributed by Matt Lewis [Contribute Info]
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Landscapes and Scenic Views of Horseshoe
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A couple of Scouts take in the view of Camp from the Chapel. 1968 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Early panoramic view of camp and athletic field from Flag Pole Hill. 1930 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Over the years, the chapel view has changed slightly. This shot from the early '80s shows Eagle's Grove, the White House, Kindness Center and Browning Lodge. 1981 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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The trees had not yet obscured the view of Kindness Center and Browning Lodge from the chapel in 1981. 1981 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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Getting harder to make out the camp buildings from the Chapel Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard [Contribute Info]
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Chapel View most likely from the early 70's. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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View of Camp from the Chapel in the 70's. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The view over the Chapel hand rail in the 1930's. Contributed by J. Roland Minshall [Contribute Info]
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Can you figure out which direction the photographer was facing when capturing this view from Flagpole Hill View in the early days of Camp? Contributed by J. Roland Minshall [Contribute Info]
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White House and Kindness Center under a blanket of snow in the 1970's. 1977 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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In 1947 the trees in Eagles Grove were well established while the Octoraro Bend, White House and Kindness Center were all clearly visible. 1947 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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The ever popular view of camp from the Schlaanstine Chapel. 1946 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Horseshoe view about 1937 1937 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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An early view of the Camp buildings from Flagpole Hill. Contributed by J. Roland Minshall [Contribute Info]
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An early view of Horseshoe from Flagpole Hill. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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View of Camp Horseshoe from Flag Pole Hill. Note the cars parked on today's Parade Field. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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This early shot shows signs of the Camp's former life as the Reynold's farm along with the new additions, Allen Memorial Dining Hall and Kindness Center. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The White House and Dining Hall were visible from the Octoraro Creek in 1928. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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View of the Octoraro Loop in 1930 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Winter view of the boat docks, athletic field and distant White House from across the Octoraro Creek. This picture was most likely taken in the mid to late '30s.
From Troop 11's 60th Anniversary Scrapbook; written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com. 1935 - Contributed by Joseph N DiStefano [Contribute Info]
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When the leaves are down, the hillside above the old Camp Road and Octoraro yield a nice view of the Camp buildings. Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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View of the camp buildings from the Athletic Field. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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This photo from the Chapel in the early 30's shows a clear view of the Octoraro, Dining Hall and White House. Note the newly planted Eagle's Grove and teepees in the general facinity of today's Headquarters. 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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View from the Athletic Field. What is the structure on the Athletic Field (on the far left of photo)? 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts hiking in the new camp. 1928 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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A view of boating on the Octoraro creek as well as the athletic field. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Landscapes and Scenic Views of Ware
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Macaleer Lodge and the Ware Dining Hall as seen from across Cooper Field at Camp Ware. 2005 - Contributed by Jim Buczala [Contribute Info]
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View of the buildings in the heart of Camp Ware from across the parking lot. 2007 - Contributed by Jim Buczala [Contribute Info]
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A scenic look over the main part of Camp Ware after the great winter storm of 2010. 2010 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Campcraft and Pavillion as viewed from the Rapelling Wall. Contributed by Dr. David Mellinger [Contribute Info]
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