In November 2024, Lerro Photography sponsored a Rosie the Riveter photo workshop at the East Broad Top Railroad (EBT). Historically, the EBT did not have “Rosies” working in its machine shops, so we created generic scenes that could represent any factory in America during World War II.
Our reenactors wore authentic vintage clothing and historically accurate reproduction outfits from the 1940s as they pretended to operate machinery in the shops. We emulated working drill presses, lathes, and other large machinery using creative lighting and a mini fog machine. Additionally, we staged a lunch and break scene.
A brief history of the EBT shop building: The EBT machine shop complex was essential in keeping the railroad operational during its active years. A stationary steam engine powered every machine through an intricate system of overhead belts and line shafts. Today, this well-preserved facility is one of the few remaining sites of its kind in the country. In preservation, this intact facility is one of the few remaining sites in the country.
