United States Laboratory, 1800

Arsenal Grays Ferry Road, 1882

Grays Ferry Road, Philadelphia, Pa.

A 2 1/2-storey red brick building sits behind a high red brick wall with two gates facing Grays Ferry Road. A white building also sits behind the wall. The United States flag flies on a tall mast. To the right along an unnamed street, a train engine is advancing toward the viewer. The Arsnil (sic) and Ferry Road horsecar advances on tracks from the left on Grays Ferry Road. The horsecar tracks and train tracks cross at the corner. There is no signalman in view. Seven adult male pedestrians are in the scene. The numerous trees are in leaf.

Location: Library Company of Philadelphia
call number: P.2298.110

 


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