Episcopal Rooms, 1882

As it looked in 1870.

708 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

This is a view of six identical three and one-half storey townhouses. The central home features the sign "Episcopal Rooms" across the front between the first and second floors. Broad marble stairs with wrought iron railings are shared by every other pair of homes. There are fanlights and side lights to each doorway. Most windows have green shutters; however, some are white. Horsecar tracks are installed. There are seven adults in the scene.

Location: Library Company of Philadelphia
call number: P.8730.2

 


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