North side of Chestnut Street, Extending from Sixth to Seventh Street, 1851

Philadelphia, Pa.

Several business are identified in this scene. Beginning at the left is "A. Smith, Druggist." Next right is "Mahan Philadelphia Fashion." This is followed by L. Benkert Boot Store in # 209. Columbia House, a hotel (possibly a hotel), is a large building which also houses "Ferguson & Bro." and E. G. Dorsey, Tailor." "Dr. Jaynes Phila. Arcade" houses "Dr. Davidsons Arcade Baths". This wide building is followed by the narrow "Bolivar House," a hotel(?). A handsome, wide white building (Chestnut Street Theater) is next. The corner building houses Bloods Dispatch and Schenks Pulmonic Syrup.

A man runs to catch the yellow 10th Street horsecar. Also visible are a passenger coach and pair and an open delivery wagon drawn by a team of two horses. There are many pedestrians in the scene, including a newsboy.

 

Location: Library Company of Philadelphia
call number: P.2298.044

 


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