Southeast corner Sixteenth Street and Girard Avenue, 1883

Sixteenth and Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.

Two horsecars come into view in this most elegant neighborhood. The #3 travels between Fairmount Park and Germantown on Girard Avenue. It is passing in front of two large elegant residences. The two buildings are protected by a low stone wall topped by a wrought iron fence. There is a generous lawn with bedding plants set therein. Urns hold additional flowering plants. There are several evergreen bushes and a fountain to one side. The trees curbside and next to the homes are in full leaf. One of the homes is for sale. Seven pedestrians are in the scene.

Location: Library Company Philadelphia
call number: P.2298.126

 


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