Graduate of the Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Department David Harning

David Harning graduated from the Sheet Metal Department in 1957 and is shown in his position as Sheet Metal Cutter at the Triangle Sheet Metal Works Inc. Original caption reads, "David Harning - Sheet Metal 1957, is shown at his bench where he lays out all types of Sheet Metal pieces. These pieces will be constructed by other Sheet Metal Workers." Black and white photograph with captioned adhered to reverse.

Sheet Metal Examples

A wall in the Sheet Metal Department at the New York Trade School shows many examples of duct work, pipe, and decorative metal work that students learn to produce. Black and white photograph that is starting to fade.

Sheet Metal Students at Work

A class of sheet metal students are shown working in this black and white photograph.

Plumbing Department

Students in the Plumbing Department at the New York Trade School are shown working on bathroom equipment in a plumbing classroom. Black and white photograph with some damage to the edges.

Sign Painting Department

In this section of the Sign Painting Department several students are shown working on projects. Decorating the walls are numerous signs, likely painted by students in the department. Black and white photograph.

Dennis Mahoney, Electrician, Consolidated Edison Company, New York

A graduate of the New York Trade School's Electrical program in 1958, Dennis Mahoney is show at work for the Consolidated Edison Company in New York. Caption written on reverse reads "Dennis J. Mahoney is shown closing the Armature Switch of a Rotary Converter in a D.C. substation. The average rotary in our stations has a capacity of 4,200 K.W. and there are 30 such stations in Manhattan with an annual output of 800,000 amperes. Although the D.C. load is gradually being reduced, it can be seen that there is still considerable demand for direct current in Manhattan." Black and white photograph.

Electrical Lecture

Students fill a lecture room at the New York Trade School. The illustration on the board indicates that this is probably a lecture in the Electrical Department. Black and white photograph.

Filming at the Lithographic Technical Forum

A presentation at the Lithographic Technical Forum is being filmed. Notice the RCA Victor Television camera being used. Black and white photograph.

Piano Crafts Department

Students are shown working on pianos in various states of construction in the Piano Crafts Department at the New York Trade School. Black and white photograph.

Students working in Piano Crafts Department

Three students are shown working in the Piano Crafts Department at the New York Trade School. The two students in the foreground appear to be working on the construction of a piano. Black and white photograph.

Members of the Stripping Class in the Lithography Department

In this photo, members of the Stripping Class in the Lithography Department of the New York Trade School are shown at work. Original caption reads, "Members of the Stripping Class. Equipment loaned by the United States Printing & Litho. Company and Local #1." Black and white photograph.

Professor and Student in Piano Crafts Department

Here a professor in the Piano Crafts Department at the New York Trade School is shown helping a student. Black and white photograph.

Classroom in the Plumbing Department

An empty classroom in the Plumbing Department at the New York Trade School is pictured. The two platforms contain models of framing for a house including pipes on which students may practice working. Black and white photograph.

Paper Hanging Department

Students in the Paper Hanging Department at the New York Trade School are shown in various stages of hanging paper. Black and white photograph.

Students at Work in the Welding Department

Several students are pictured in a classroom in the Welding Department at the New York Trade School. Some are shown emerging from welding booths at the right of the photograph. Black and white photograph.