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Barnum's Museum
Destroyed by Fire December 30th, 1857 1851 Southeast Corner of Seventh &
Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Exterior view of five-storey building displaying
banners of Fat Woman and Sea Lion. U.S. flag flies from mast on roof. Street
level of building houses also Lee & Walker's music store; E.D. Walker
,which sold Chickering pianos; and C. G. Henderson which sold books and
stationery. A three-story red brick building (private residence?) with walled
garden is adjacent on the Chestnut Street side. There are leaves on the
trees. Next to that is the white, five-story Jones Hotel. A yellow trolley,
drawn by two horses, has the words "Exchange" on the top of it
and "10 St." on the side. The human figures include four couples;
an unescorted female and ten men in groups of two or singly. Six of them
carry canes or rolled umbrellas. Many of them wear top hats. One of the
women carries a parasol. There is an additional man on a horse. The trolley
has a driver, three passengers and there appears to be an additional man
on the back. In front of the hotel are two coaches, one of which has a driver.
There appears to be a street vendor in front of the museum building. Crosswalks
are indicated on both streets at the corners by the placement of exceptionally
large flat stones.
Drawn for Ferdinand J. Dreer, 1851.
P.2298.001
Lemon Hill Mansion, 1857
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa. This is a very brightly colored scene
of visitors to the Lemon Hill property which was the site of concerts at
one time. The visitors are seated at picnic tables and drinking beverages
served by a man wearing a long white apron. The men, women and children
in the scene are dressed as ladies and gentlemen; this is not a rowdy crowd.
The trees to the left have circular wooden bench seats built around them.
In the distance, to the right, are additional free-standing benches to accommodate
visitors to the park. Central to the scene is the magnificent, three-storey
mansion with the words "Lemon Hill" painted on the half-round
side between the second and third floors. Facing the viewer is a covered
porch at the level of the lawn, with a ballustrade above it. At the left
side of the building is a second-storey porch, over a wing to the main building,
and a third storey, unroofed porch above that. The windows of the third
floor are open, as are the windows at street level. However, the windows
of the second storey are covered by their bright green shutters. The trees
in the scene are in full leaf; the green grass is long. This is a delightful
summer scene.
P.2298.46
Northeast corner Fifth and
Chestnut Street. 1851
Northeast corner Fifth and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. One can see
both sides the corner building. It houses F. Brown Druggist; H. J. Pepperison
Jewelers; and Blanchard & Rock Paper Hangings which doorway is designated
#165. Next to the corner building on the Chestnut Street side is the Franklin
Fire Insurance Co.
A yellow trolley with green wheels, marked "Exchange" and "Chestnut
Street" is loading passengers at the rear. There are two escorted ladies
in the painting and one unescorted. There are 13 male figures, some with
top hats and canes or rolled umbrellas. The solitary tree is bare of leaves.
P.2298.002
Northwest corner of Seventh
and Chestnut Street. 1882
Northwest corner of Seventh and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. On the
left is the white Washington House hotel w/blue & white striped awnings
in the windows of the 2nd & 3rd floors. Next is the business of Charles
Goodman. He offers dry goods, shawls and skirts.There are also blue and
white striped awnings on the 3rd story windows. The next building houses
Esler Segars. Also advertised on the front of the building are "canes"
and "fancy goods." The windows of this building all have shutters.
The fourth building is shared by the Sunday Transcript and Scheller Jewelry.
"Gents Furnishing Goods" are also named on the awning installed
over the sidewalk. The hotel and segar store also have the sidewalks protected
by awnings, as does the fifth building which is on the corner. The frame
for an awning over the sidewalk is installed on the Goodman building, but
the awning is not in place. (The fifth building houses the North American,
a newspaper. and Wood Snyder, Engineers. This building also has five floors,
but the roof line is higher than the other four. Some windows of each of
the buildings are open. There is a yellow trolley running on tracks in front
of the North American. It is marked "West Philadelphia," "Fairmount
Park," "Chestnut and Walnut" and "12." It has 6
passengers. Propulsion cannot be identified. A coach with two horses stands
before the hotel. There is one couple on the sidewalk; two ladies together;
there are twelve men, four of them in pairs.
P.2298.003
S. W. Corner 8th & Chestnut
Street, 1851
The corner building, facing Chestnut St., holds the business of H. Hooker
& Co. It offers "stationary" [sic]; and books. It is #200.
The next building, #202, houses Murphy & Billmyers House Furnishing,
Hardware and Warerooms. At #204 is W. J. Horstman with "Fringes, Gimps,
Buttons." Building #204 1/2 appears to be empty. The next store has
the name "Everest" over the door and display window. The adjacent
building has no decipherable designation and the last building to the right
of the painting has "Le Boutillier Bro." over the doorway, and
"Fancy Dry Goods" near the roof. A yellow, two-horse trolley is
on Chestnut Street. It has red wheels. Painted in red letters are the words
"Girard College," 10th & Chestnut," "Exchange,"
and "J. Peter." There is a two-horse coach with two drivers on
the left. There is a whip and they are covered with a lap robe. There are
three couples in this scene, 3 unescorted women, and 7 men. Crosswalks and
curbing are installed.
P.2298.004
Concert Hall and Theatre.
Chestnut Street at Twelfth [north side] 1879
On the left side are buildings housing the businesses of "J. W. Haseltine"
and "Mrs. Wood & Co. Dress Making Parlor." The next building
sports two posters for the Academy of Fine Arts. The sidewalk awning advertises
"Anders Concert Hall" and "Furniture Store." "Buy
Furniture Here" is on a sign hanging from the awning. There is also
a sign well above the entrance announcing, "This property for sale.
Lot 60 x 180 to Clover St." Next is the Chestnut Theater advertising
"Fatinitza."
There are 13 figures in the painting, male and female. Trolley tracks are
installed in the street. Awnings protect most of the sidewalk. Some windows
are open in the buildings.
P.2298.005
Northeast corner Broad and
Chestnut Streets. Now [1889] Girard Insurance Co. 1879
The corner building, white with blue trim has blue and white striped awnings
on the ground floor windows and doorways. Advertising on both sides of the
building are: "American District Telegraph;" District and General
Telegraph Office;" "Cooks World Ticket Office;" "Excursion
Tickets;" "Penna. Railroad & Bound Brook Route to New York
& The East, Depot 3rd & Berks;" Philada. Wilmington & Baltimore
R.R., The Only Line to Baltimore & Washington; Through Tickets to all
Principal Points South & West."Thomas Cook & Son, Tourist Excursions,
London & New York." "Messinger, Police and Fire Service, Day
or Night." "Notes and Parcels Delivered promptly to all parts
of the city." "Atlantic Pacific Telegraph Co."
The adjacent building is marked: "MINT, The Segar Store Sample,"
and "Key West." Its green window shutters are closed. Both buildings
have some open windows. The five trees ling the curb have early leaves on
them. There is a telegraph pole with numerous wire connected to the corner
building. There is also a drinking trough (?) curbside. Trolley tracks are
in evidence. There are 11 human figures in the painting.
P.2298.006
Northwest corner of Broad and
Chestnut Street 1879
The side of the corner building facing Chestnut Street has a sign for "R.
Steel Importers of Wine & Segars Fine Liquors." The sidewalks in
front of this building on both streets are protected with metal awnings.
Several windows on the Chestnut St. side have blue & white striped awnings
and are open. Some of the windows have closed shutters; some windows have
both shutters and awnings. The next building facing Broad Street is the
Broadway Hotel. It advertises "On the European Plan." Its sidewalk
is also covered with a metal awning. The next smaller building advertises
Patterson's Sample Room. Its sidewalk is protected with a smaller retractable
awning. Next is a building advertising "Billiard Tables, Taylor &
Estephe Manufactory." While a frame to support an awing is installed,
an awning is not in place. There is a small sign attached to the frame advertising
"Awnings." The next building has the word "Lager" painted
on it. It has neither awning nor frame. The last building is not identified
as to occupant; it does have a blue and white striped awning in place. over
the sidewalk. The upper story green shutters are all closed.
This painting is interesting because of the different architectural styles.
The Chestnut Street trolley tracks are in view. There are 12 human figures
in the scene.
P.2298.007
Chestnut Street north side,
commencing first house west of Broad Street 1879
There are two four story townhouses to the left. The steps have wrought
iron railings. The windows have shutters, some of which are closed. The
third property , #1413, has three stories, and houses the business of "Dr.
James Glass, Maker of Family and Office Batteries." The street level
floor houses a music store called Orguinette Co.Awning supports are installed,
but the awning is not in place. Next is the business of J. F.. Roller &
Son, French boots. A blue and white striped awning covers Roller's sidewalk.
All the shutters of this building are closed. Next is #1409 which houses
"Richard Eayres, Improved Pattern Hand Made Shirts," and "Gentlemen's
Furnishing Goods." The adjacent store, #1407 houses "DAY from
H Pool London." Both stores have small awnings out. The next building
has the name "E. C. Potts Tobacconist" painted on his awning.There
are 15 human figures in this building. The Chestnut Street trolley tracks
are in view.
P.2298.008
Collonade Row, Southwest
corner of Fifteenth and Chestnut Street Undated
A series of five uniform buildings united by a street-level colonnade face
Chestnut Street. The windows are unshuttered. Five of them are open. There
are two gas lamps in the scene, one at the corner and one in front of the
third house. There is a man carrying a violin (?) case on 15th Street. Two
men are crossing the same street. There is a couple, two ladies and a single
man on the sidewalk in front of the colonnade. There are curbs and crosswalks
installed.
P.2298.009
EDWIN GREBLE. South side
of Chestnut West of Seventeenth Street. Torn down July 1886. 1883
The buildings housing the cemetery monuments and mantle business of Edwin
Greble are on view. There is a large yard next to the office building and
in front of a 3-storey manufactory to display the company's products. They
are marble obelisks, crosses, human figures, urns, pedestals and slabs.
There is also a wooden outhouse on the far right side of the open exhibit
space. Painted on the rear buildings are the words: "Philada Steam
Marble Works. Estab. 1829. Marble Mantel Works. Mantels of Every Description."
The narrower building facing Chestnut Street has "Mantle Ware Room"
painted on it. The name "E. Greble" is painted on both buildings.
The property is fenced off from Chestnut Street by a wrought iron fence.
There is also a decorative wrought-iron balcony on the second floor of the
ware room building.
P.2298.010
East side Broad Street,
Callowhill to Wood Nov. 1878
There are two three-story buildings. They house the G. Wenzler Carriage
Factory and a wine and lager buisiness. There is an "Eating house"
to the rear. There is a row of one-story buildings to the left covered with
advertisements for "The Great New York Novelty Company, Barry and Kendel
and The Walnut Street Theater.There is a sign for the New Central Bazaar
and Ditmar Stocks & Co. There might also be a stable among these low
buildings as there is a man leading an unsaddled horse down an opening between
them. One sees a man, whip in hand, driving two horses from a carriage.
There are five other male figures in the painting. Three telegraph poles
appear in the scene.
P.2298.011
Southwest corner Broad and
Callowhill Street Nov. 1878
The central feature of this scene is G. Bertsch Harness Maker, a one-story
building. Harnesses and horses' collars are displayed in the windows and
outside on saw horses. The Callowhill side of this building has an open-air
eating stand w/6 stools in front of a counter attached to it. It is protected
by a shallow awning. There is a woman server and two customers. The enterprise
is owned by T. W. Pilling. Next is Stoddart & Bro. Extensive Retail
Dry Goods House. Next is a "Blacksmith Shop No Admittance" with
horses in two of the three bays. At the far right of the scene is the terminal
for the Peoples Passenger Railway Co. There are 10 figures in addition to
the ones already mentioned. A four-wheeled open vehicle w/folding hood carries
a couple (the lady with her parasol open). The driver w/whip in hand controls
the two horses. Trolley tracks are installed on Callowhill Street and telegraph
poles line both streets. The dome of the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul
is in the background.
P.2298.012
Northwest corner Broad and
Callowhill Streets. Nelson House. Torn Down April 1880. 1880
The central feature is a "Hotel Restaurant & Coffee House."
Dining Room and Bar Room are separate. "Meals At All Hours." "Oysters."
A decorative wrought iron balcony is at the second floor level. In addition
to the shuttered windows, there are three porthole windows. In the background
is the Baldwin Locomotive Works. A flagman is directing a locomotive. There
is also a boxcar in the yard. Two sets of trolley tracks are being used
by two yellow trolleys going in opposite directions. Wording on one is:
"Fairmount," Vine St. Ferry," and "Callowhill."
Each is pulled by two horses driven by a man w/a whip. Crossing the tracks
is a closed coach w/2 side lamps pulled by two horses. There is a smaller
two-wheeled, one-horse vehicle w/an open hood. A pedestrian is helping the
driver control the horse. To the left of the hotel are one-story, small
offices, primarily of coal businesses. Visible names are "Branson Coal
Depot," "J. Galbrath White Ash,: "Henry & Escher Lehigh
Coal," "James Neil ." There is also a telegraph office and
tobacco and segar store. There are 2 telegraph poles of different heights
and a gas lamp on the corner. There are several adult figures and two children.
P.2298.013
West side Broad Street between
Vine and Wood 1879
A building to the left has these words painted on the front: "John
Siddon Flour Feed Hay Grain." Going to the right, the next building
has "Glass Rooms." It is the "Penn Museum & School of
Industrial Art."Continuing to the right, the next building sports a
sign in a window for "House Painting" and a smaller sign for "Sing/House
Painting." The corner building is "John Larzelere Livery &
Sale Stable." A sign on the Wood St. side of the building offers: "Grain
Feed Oats Corn Straw Hay." A poster on the same wall advertises a "Dog
Show April." Across Wood St. is an identified building w/6 barrels
in front of it. There are three telegraph poles and a gas lamp on the corner.
P.2298.014
East side of Broad Street from
Vine running South. 1879
The central feature is the three storey Building at #251 and #249, the site
of "T. B. Parker & Son. Coach & Wagon Builders." "Nth
Broad St. Wagon Works." A symbol of the business is a red wheel sitting
on top of the building. Chassis of unfinished wagons can be seen above the
fence surrounding the property. Huge piles of lumber fill the yard surrounding
this building. They belong to "Geo. Nass Lumber" which office
is a small one-storey pink building to the extreme left. Two work wagons
and a passenger coach are parked curbside in front of the wagon works.In
the background is the building of "W. H. Lodge, Stair Builder."
P.2298.015
East side of Broad Street between
Vine and Wood Mar. 1879
The three-storey building to the left has a "To Let" sign posted.
To the right are #319 and #317 which hold the business of "James C.
Prichett Flour & Commission Merchant." Some of the panes of glass
are broken. A man in an apron stands in front. #315 serves "lager Beer."
It sits on the corner of Pearl Street, essentially an alley. A man is entering
#315.
P.2298.016
Northwest corner Broad and
Vine Street Nov. 1878
To the left is the large building, #1415, belonging to "R. M. GREEN
SODA WATER FOUNTAINS." A nearby store advertises "Oysters."
The green corner building houses "M. O'DONNELL WINES & LIQUORS."
The pink building to the right on Broad Street also has a sign for "Wine
& Lager Beer," but it also houses the "Quabeck Segar Manufactory."
There is a telegraph pole and trolley tracks run on Vine Street. The two
leafless trees are protected by wrought iron fencing.There are 14 adult
figures in the scene and one child.
P.2298.017
Southwest corner Broad and
Vine Street Nov. 1878
The prominent feature is the corner building housing "Josiah Bryan
& Co., Doors, Shutters, Sash." Also advertised are "Window
Frames," and "Mouldings." The building bears the numbers
258 and 260. The name R. J. Riddle & Co. is carved at the roof level.
To the left in the next building is a business owned by "Worley &
James." Next left are #250 and #252, "L. Knowles & Co. Flour."
There is also painted below are the words "Hops" and "Salt."
A covered wagon with horse stands at the curb. The words, "To Hire,"
are painted on the side. Four adult figures are in the scene and two children.
The Vine Street trolley tracks are in view as is a telegaph pole.
P.2298.018
Broad Street above Race
1878
To the left a man wearing an apron and hat stands in the doorway of #234.
There is no indication of the business conducted in that building. Next,
to the right, #236, is "J. Mitchell Dealer in Flour, Forwarding &
Commission House." The bay doors are open revealing numerous barrels.
Continuing to the right is #238, "John Kilpatrick, Flour & Grain
Carter." This is in the same one-storey building as #240, "Joseph
Beitler, Best Qualities of Coal."An alley separates #242 which holds
"D. S. Osborne & Co. Manufactory of Reapers & Mowers. There
is also a sign on that building for "E. J. Leeds, Flour and Grain Carters."
There is a pile of coal in front of #240. A man stands in front of #238.
A child runs along in front of him carrying a package. A fire hydrant (?)
is at the curb.
P.2298.019
Southwest corner of Broad and
Race Street June 1878
The first building on the left houses "Carriage Builders." Next
is the "b. D. Stetson Livery Stable." The side of that building
advertises "Phila. Carpet Cleaning & Renovating" which had
its "Office 923 Arch Street." Next is a 2 1/2 wooden building
selling "Wine." "A.Nagle" is advertised as a "Bill
Poster" on the fence. There is a poster advertising "Buffalo Bill."
Next is "Mc Faddens Havana & key West Segar Store." Around
the corner from this store on Race St., and attached to the side of the
building is an "Eating Stand." The Race Street trolley tracks
are visible. There are 6 human figures in this scene.
P.2298.020
Southeast corner of Broad and
Race Streets Dec. 1898
The large corner building houses "Sharpless Siter Co"., business
unknown; and "Linnard & Gibbs, Dealers in Flour." Adjacent
to that, and on the right, attached to it is the City Armory, dated 1853.
There are a few adult figures in the scene, a coach pulled by two horses
and the trolley tracks of Race Street.
P.2298.021
Northeast corner Broad and
Race Street
The central feature is the corner building. It housed the "C.V. Hecker
Manuafacory Self-Rising Flour." "Croton Flour Mills New York."
An election banner covers the entire width of the front of the building,
promoting the candidacy of the "10 Ward Republican Ticket: Governor
Henry M. Hoyt; Judge Supreme Court, James P. Sterret; Lieut. Gov., Hon.
Chas. Stone; and Sec. Inter. AFF, Col. A. K. Dunkle.
In the same building, on the right side is the business of "J. E. Abbott,
Painter." On the sidewalk stands a sandwich sign for "Segars."
There are four adult figures and a child in the scene. To the left in #209
Broad St. is the Allen & Seybert Commission Merchants, Flour Grain Feed.
To the right in # 205 is housed the Department Highways, 2nd District. The
next right advertises "Ice & Coal Company, Principal Office &
Depot 91 Jefferson cor. Hutchinson St., Wholesale & Retail."
P.2298.022
Northwest corner of Broad and
Race Street 1878
The corner building has an awning facing both streets advertising "Ice
cold beer, McCullough's, Lager Beer." The next right building, facing
Broad Street, has the dates 1776 and 1876. Next right is #204. It carries
the name "George Myers Manufacturer of Bath Boilers & Tanks."In
#206 is housed "W. E. Hoffman, Sand Paper Moulding, Act for Tabers,
Washboards Jambs." Continuing to the right is D. Bunting's Hotel which
also advertises "Lager Beer" on the awning.
P.2298.023
East side Broad above Race
Street 1879
Building #225, 223, 219 house these businesses: Walter & Shain, Commission
Merchants Flour, Grain, Hay, Straw; and U. S. Cigar Manu- factory, T. J.
Dunn & Co. The later was established 1866. The office and salesroom
were located in the same building. The name "W. Henderson" appears
in conjunction w/that of T. J. Dunn.
#217 houses "Chas S. Haas, Alcohol."
The building to the far right, unnumbered housed "Edwin Hart, Carriage
Repository, Storage for Carriages Furniture & Carriages on Commision
& Advance." There is a frame installed on the building for a sidewalk
awning. There are 3 male figures, a female and a male child in the painting.
P.2298.024
Northeast corner Broad and
Cherry Street, Demolished 1881 1878
This painting features the Adelphi Theatre. Four advertising boards lean
againt the front of the bullding which is lighted by four gas lamps. There
are three gaslamps of two different designs at the edge of the sidewalk.To
the left of the theatre in #143 are two businesses: W. J. Koch & Co.
and Colhown & Cowton, Liquor Dealer, Commission Merchant.To the right
are two signs for "Converys Coal Yard and Lehigh & Schuykill Coal.There
are a couple crossing the street and a single female and single male on
the sidewalk.
P.2298.025
Southeast corner Broad and
Cherry Streets; Offenbach's Garden 1876; Carriage depository or Bazarr
[sic] 1881; Torn down 1892-Odd Fellows Hall 1893. Dec. 1878
A single building dominates this painting. The awning facing Broad Street
advertises "Doyle Nichols & Cooper, Horse and Carriage Bazaar,
Auction Sales Mon, Tues." To the right is another awning advertising
"Key West Segars." There is a poster for the Chestnut Theatre
applied the the front of the building. A black sign to the left reads, "Bazaar
Hotel and Sample Room Ale." A sign on the Cherry Street side of the
building advertises " Bazaar Restaurant Sample Room Beer." There
are two male pedestrians on the sidewalk, and a gentleman in a top hat riding
his horse. Two gas lamps are in evidence.
P.2298.026
Northwest corner of Broad and
Filbert Street 1879
The corner building facing Filbert Street carries a sign for "Donaldson."
The side of this building carries a sign for "Lager beer."To the
left, still on Filbert Street are three 3 1/2 storey townhouses. To the
right facing Broad Street are two barber 's poles and "Shaving"
painted on the wall.
There is also a sign for "Cold beer Premium Lager." Next right
is the Keystone Hotel with "To Let" on the wall.
There are numerous figures in the painting: Three couples, two men crossing
the street, a solitary man and a newsboy with his papers.
Trolley tracks and a telegraph pole complete the picture.
P.2298.027
First Ba[p]tist [sic] Church,
Broad above Arch Street, west side. The words "Academy of Fine Arts"
are written to the far right below a limited view of that building. Nov.
1878
A partial view of the church is to the left. Dominating the painting is
"W. C. Coup's Eques. Curriculum." A sign affixed to the building
over the entrance advertises "The Wonderful Bronchos [sic]." At
street level pasted across the width of the building are yellow signs advertising
"W. C. Coups, Newest Show on Earth. The posters depict a clown, the
circus ring, a giraffe and a lion. There is a newsboy, a couple, and four
men on the sidewalk. There is also a single woman. A carriage with driver
and two horses stands in front of the building. To the far right is a limited
view of the Academy of Fine Arts.
P.2298.028
Southwest corner Broad Street
and Penn Square 1879
The awning affixed to the Broad Street side of the corner building advertises
"Myers Court Exchange, Lager Beer" on the awning. The yellow portico
on the Penn Square side of the building advertises "B. A. Mullins,
Sample & Lunch Room. " A blue banner at the corner advertises "Lager
Beer." There is a sign on the side of the building for "Wine,
Ale and Lager."
A Market Street trolley pulled by two horses moves along the tracks. There
are also a couple riding in an open coach with a driver and pair. There
are twelve human figures on the sidewalk and crossing the street.
P.2298.029
Southeast corner of Broad Street
and South Penn Square, Rev. Lord's Church remodeled 1885. Torn down
1892 for the erection of Betz Building. The words "U. S. Mint"
are printed under a distant view of that building. 1881
The dominant building is the large, Greek-style building w/a very grand
entrance portico facing Broad Street. The building is surrounding by a high
wrought iron fence. Behind this building, facing South Penn Square is the
U. S. Mint. In the distance is Wanamakers which advdertises "General
Dry Goods" on the side of its building. There is a yellow Market Street
#2 trolley pulled by two horses moving along its tracks. In the distance
to the far left is a covered wagon, probably a delivery wagon. There are
seven adult figures in the painting.
P.2298.030
John Chamber's Church, Broad
and Sansom Street. 1868
This painting has especially fine detail. The handsome Greek-style building
is surrounded on two sides by ten saplings w/their Spring leaves. There
is a partial view of a townhouse to the left. There are five adult pedestrian
figures and a closed coach with driver and pair. There are a gas lamp and
telegraph pole in the painting.
P.2298.031
SouthEast Corner Broad and
Carpenter Streets, Opposite old Baltimore R. R. Depot 1884
To the left is a hotel advertising "Beer" and "Oysters."
Next is a building advertising Flour Grain Produce Commission, Hay Straw."
There is a horse and wagon with a man in front taking on a load of barrels.
Next right is "Newhall Depot House, Fruits Cakes Candy." Continuing
to the right is an unidentified building. An unhorsed work wagon stands
in front of this building. Next right is " #13 and #15 Stable"
which appears to be the terminus for the horse trolleys. On the far right
is the two-storey "Union Hotel & Dining Room." In addition
to an awning installed the full width of the sidewalk , the U. S. flag flies
from the roof. There are about 18 adult figures in the scene.
P.2298.032
Continuation of Broad St.
Opposite Old Baltimore Depot to Washington Avenue.
This scene is a continualtion of that in P.2298.32. To the left of this
street scene is a partial view of the Union Hotel advertising "Dining
Room." Next right is a one-storey building advertising "Baggage,
Peoples Express." This is followed by "The Largest Dry Good House,"
also captioned "Grand Depot." Next right is a two-stroey building
with "Wait for Barnum" painted across the windows. Next right
is #1025, "M. W. Crowley, Dealer in Fine Old Rye Wheat Bourbon Whiskey."
Next is a small, one-storey building which is not identified, followed by
a fence covered with posters advertising "Wait For Barnum, Only White
Elephant," and "Yates Fine Clothing."
To the right is horse trolley headed for the Navy Yard. There are about
12 human figures in this scene.
P.2298.033
N. E. Cor. Broad & Fairmount
Ave. 1872
The central building in the painting, on the corner carries signs for "Broad
St." and "Coates St." To the left, on Broad St. stand 7 or
8 covered delivery wagons, all but one unhorsed. Possibly this was the area
of a livery stable. To the far right a horse trolley destined for Green
& Coates Streets comes into view. There are numeous adult figures in
the scene. A free-standing sign on the corner has a white horse painted
on it. Possibly this advertises the corner building as an inn or restaurant.
"Old Coates Street became Fairmount in 1873, between the Delaware and
Schuylkill rivers." From Street Names of Philadelphia," by Robert
I. Alotta, p. 59. Ref. Uy8/99665/O.
P.2298.034
From Willings Alley to Spruce
Street, Eastside of Fourth Street Undated
Thirteen handsome red brick townhouses, almost uniform in construction...same
roof level, green shutters, 3 1/2 storeys. The trees in front are barren
of leaves. There are 7 human figures in the scene.
P.2298.035
Washington Circus, N. E.
Cor. 5th & Buttonwood St., 1830
The painting show a mixture of red brick buildings and wooden clapboard
ones. The Washington Circus is the latter. It is the largest building in
the scene. There is "Ticket Office" on the front of the edifice
and the U. S. flag flies from the roof. Eleven figures are on the sidewalk
and a solitary horseman is in the street. The many trees are bare of leaves.
P.2298.036
Silver Heels Hotel, N.
W. Cor. Fifth & Buttonwood St. 1830
This is almost a rural scene. There are five red brick buildings with several
smaller wooded buildings interspersed. The corner to the left appears to
be laid out as a park. There are numerous trees just beginning to show their
leaves. The Silver Heels Hotel has a sign outside with a horse painted on
it. There are many human figures, one of which is a man on horseback.
P.2298.037
Philadelphia Navy Yard 1838
On the Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pa. The Delaware River figures mightily
in this scene. To the left is a three-masted ship anchored before several
warehouses. In the distant background are many, many other sailing vessels.
To the right of center is a green island and a paddlewhell boat with two
smoking stacks and a load of passengers. To the right is the green New Jersey
shore. Two men are rowing along the river in a rowboat and two other men
have beached their rowboat along the marshy Pennsylvania side.
P.2298.038
Merchants Hotel, North
Fourth St., Philada.
This is a very busy street scene. The five-storey, white, Merchants Hotel
is to the right. It features a second-floor porch, whereon five adult figures
are standing. A yellow carriage and pair are in front of the hotel. Near
the hotel a man carried a trunk on his back.
Next to the hotel, on the left in #32, J. W. Gibbs & Co. conduct an
unknown business. In #30, Hogan & Thompson seel Books and stationary
[sic]. In #28 in Trotters dry goods business. H. Duhring conducts his business
out of #22.
Almost all of the buildings have awnings at sidewalk level. There are several
horses and men hauling items manually or in a wagon. One man pushes a wheelbarrow.
There is also a dog in the scene.
P.2298.039
Northwest corner of Race and
Fifth Street 1888
The North American College of Health is localted in the 3 1/2 storey corner
building. It advertises Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills. Adjacent and to
the left are two handsome red brick townhomes. The trees have their summer
leaves. There are several adult figures in the scene and one child. There
is an additional date in the picture-1844. It is felt that this is the time
represented in the painting, whereas 1888 is the year it was painted.
P.2298.040
N. W. Cor. 13th & Callowhill
St. 1844
To the left in the scene is the 3 1/2 storey red brick Drove Yard Hotel.
A high wooden fence to the right leads one to a Flour & Feed business
and Ferguson's grocery is in the wooden house on the corner. A one-hourse
delivery wagon stands at the corner and a closed passenger coach with pair
is being driven by. There are several adult human figures in the scene and
two unharnessed horses. The Spring leaves are on the trees. There is a green
watch house on the corner to the left.
P.2298.041
Old Mechanic Fire Co. &
House of Refuge Wall., N. W. Ridge Ave & Coates St., Present Site
1891 of Geo. Lutz's Tailor Shop 1891
The fire company sits on the corner and appears to be of wood. It is narrow,
two-storey's high and has a bell tower on top with an observation platform.
Behind it and to the left is visible the stone House of Refuge. The wall
along both streets is of wood and has theatrical posters on it. One advertises
"National Circus, Dan Rice." Several human figures people the
barren scene.
P.2298.042
S. W. Corner 7th & Chestnut
St. 1851
This handsome street scene features a large red brick corner building which
is not identified as to purpose. Next right is a yellow 3 1/2 storey town
house. Next right in a red brick building are two businesses, "Mrs.
M. Burks Millenry [sic]," and "Winchester & Scott Furnishing
Store." The adjacent building is unidentified, but it is followed by
"Cornelus & Co. Gas Fixtures." Across the street and on the
corner, one can see a bit of the building housing Warne's Rifle & Pistol
Gallery. There are two passenger coaches and numerous human figures on the
sidewalks.
P.2298.043
North Side of Chestnut St.,
Extending from Sixth to Seventh St. 1851
Several business are identified in this scene. Beginning at the left, the
viewer sees "A. Smith, Druggist." Next right is "Mahan Philadelphia
Fashion." This is followed by L. Benkert Boot Store in # 209. Columbia
House, 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 follow. It is not identified but could be a theatre.
The corner building houses Bloods Dispatch (a delivery service?), and Schenks
Pulmonic Syrup.
A man runs to catch the yellow 10th Street trolley. There is a passenger
coach and pair and an open delivery wagon drawn by a team of two horses.
There are many, many pedestrians in the scene, including a newsboy.
P.2298.044
Jefferson College, Reconstructed
1881. 1881
Tenth St. at Sansome, Philadelphia, Pa. The very handsome, Greek-style portico
of Jefferson College faces on Tenth St. There is a smaller, red brick building
to the viewer's right. Next right on the corner is the red brick building
housing "H. Hochstrasser, Bell Hangh (?), Architechural Carver."
Mr. Hochstrasser stands in front of his store wearing his apron. There are
8 male pedestrians and one female carrying her shopping basket. The solitary
tree in the scene is in leaf.
P.2298.045
Sweet Brier [sic], Fillmyre's
Beer Garden 1866. Remodeled 1870. 1867
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa. This country scene shows a yellow mansion
with green shutters and a wide porch partially obscured by trees in leaf.
The surrounding grass is long and has at least five long picnic tables scattered
about. There are some barrels visible and three chickens are pecking for
food. Two women wear white aprons and are presumed to be servers. A glass
hothouse (?) stands in front of the porch. Spelling should be "Sweet
Briar."
P.2298.047
Edward Penington Mansion,
1859. Present site of a School House, 1890. Feb. 1859
Crown St., Philadelphia, Pa. This is a very handsome red brick, 3 1/2 storey
manion with a large walled side garden. Ivy grows up the side of the house.
There are wrought iron railings leading to the front door beside the steps.
It is Spring and the trees are in early leaf. A Race and Vine Street trolley
passes the house on its tracks. A gas lamp is on the corner. A few pedestrians
are on the sidewalk. The front of the house is beautifully detailed.
P.2298.048
Mower U. S. A. General Hospital,
Ches[t]nut [sic] Hill, Philadelphia. 1865
This is an aerial view of the Civil War hospital. It depicts the many wings
of the hospital, the central administration building, numerous outbuildings
and a two car train and its engine which facilitate transport of the sick
and injured. There are two horses pulling a hay wagon, and four small train
cars with a load of an unidentified commodity. The hospital is completely
surrounded by a tall fence. The area is depicted in summer with all the
neighboring trees in leaf and the surrounding fields are green. The roads
into and within the hospital grounds are not paved. This information is
written below the picture: "Length of Corridor half mile; Acres enclosed
27; Circumference of grounds one mile; Capacity 3600."
P.2298.049
Valley Green, Wissahickon
above Red Bridge 1869
Wissahickon, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia The white Valley Green Hotel owned
by I. D. (?) Casselberry stands alone in the midst of a heavily wooded area.
The hotel is situated on a wide dirt road. The wooden fence to the left
of the building is in disrepair.A closed passenger coach is in the distance.
A hitching post is across the street from the hotel. Two men stand on the
wide hotel porch. After a photograph by Robert Newell.
P.2298.050
Grays Ferry Public Tavern
1870
A 3 1/2 storey deserted white building is central to the scene. Its porches
are collapsing. There are piles of old lumber in front of the building.
The building is in a state of disrepair. The Delaware River is in the background,
and train tracks are in the foreground. It is a summer scene with the trees
in full leaf.There are no human figures depicted. After a photograph by
Robert Newell.
P.2298.051
Lippen or Lippman, Wissahickon
Hall. 1870
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa. The white building to the right is somewhat
obscured by the trees which are in leaf. There is a low white wall separating
the edifice from the wide dirt road. A low white shelter for the horses
and carriages is at the end of the wall. Wissahickon Creek is visible on
the left. There are two carriages and three male figures in the picture.
P.2298.052
Westside of Schuylkill near
Girard Ave. Bridge.
Not certain Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. In this winter scene snow covers
all. The Girard Avenue Bridge is in the distance. Men are cutting ice from
the river. There are ice houses.There are a horse and dray to haul the ice.
Written in the lower left hand corner are the words "1871 demolished."
It is believed this does not allude to the year the scene was painted.
P.2298.053
Columbia Bridge 1872
Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pa. This bucolic scene features in the distance
the Columbia railroad bridge which crosses the Schuylkill River. In the
foreground is a small train marked "PRR." Also visible is a telegraph
pole strung with wires. On the opposite bank of the river are two large
red brick buildings housing the Wirz Beer Saloon and the Jos. Amenz Beer
Saloon.. The season is summer; the grass is green; the trees in leaf.
P.2298.054
Northeast corner Thirteenth
and Race. Bricklayer's Cos. Building. Changed into a store in 1872 and
occupied by Norris & Bro. Plumbers. Undated
This light-colored corner edifice is flanked on its side and to the rear
by 3 1/2 storey red brick townhouses. Two windows are open in the house
to the left; the shutters of the house on the right are closed to the sun.
The latter house has wrought iron railings on either side of the entrance
steps.The five trees in the painting are barren of leaves. There are 11
adult figures in the scene.
P.2298.055
Southwest corner Eighth and
Callowhill, 1873
A light green 2 1/2 storey townhouse faces Eighth St. To the left a decorative
green fence enclosed a garden area with leaved trees. To the right, along
Callowhill Street a plain wooden fence encloses the rear of the townhouse
property. There is a two storey building to the rear of the townhouse which
appears to be a business establishment. It may or may not be part of the
townhouse. There are, however, no signs indicating this is a business rather
than a private home. Two horse trolleys are in the scene. One carries the
name "Park," and the destination, "Callowhill and Market."
This vehicle is, in fact, traveling on Callowhill Street and the other,
on Eighth Street. There are 19 adult figures in the scene, male and female.
P.2298.056
University Buildings and Stores,
Ninth above Chestnut Street, West Side. 1873
Two very handsome white stone, four-storey buildings with similar facades
sporting pilasters and fan lights are behind a high wrought iron fence in
a red brick (?) courtyard. Two entrances to the courtyard are visible and
a third which is closed by two green doors. To the right is a one-storey
building with an awning to the edge of the sidewalk housing JP. LA. Maistre's
White Oak Bark Candy. The store also has walnuts, tobacco and segars. The
store window further identifies the business as a confectionery. Outside
numerous barrels support a table displaying piles of a red item unidentifiable.
There is a yellow poster advertising a circus. In the street a closed passenger
coach with two horse is driven by a coachman with whip. There appears to
be a cab stand as three closed carriages, each with two horses, stand at
curbside. There are a total of 12 adult figures in the scene.
P.2298.057
Indian Rock Hotel, Wissahickon
Creek 1873
A two storey white building stands to the left in this scene. It has a white,
two-storey porch across the full width of the front of the building. The
hotel sits right on the edge of a very wide dirt road. Opposite the hotel
is a low, open shelter to tie up carriages. In the distance is a smaller
white building. In the foreground is what appears to be a fence to hitch
horses to. Two adult figures are on the porch with three chairs. A one-horse
closed coach stands in front held by a man in a red shirt. This is a heavily
wooded area. The leaves are on the trees. After a photograph by Robert Newell.
P.2298.058
Old Girard Avenue Bridge and
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge 1874
Girard Avenue at Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pa. A two-car train crosses
the bridge supported by at least four stone arches. The bridge in the foreground
is made of iron. A paddlewheel boat is crossing under that bridge. The scene
is viewed from the shore which shows a wide dirt road with a parallel dirt
path (?). The many trees have their leaves.
P.2298.059
Old Log Cabin on the Wissahickon,
Torn down 1874. 1874
This very wide building appears to have a stone first floor and a clapboard
second floor. A two-storey porch crosses the full width of the building
and the first floor continues farther along to the right to house the Drinking
Room and the Ladies Saloon. Also advertised are Refreshments and Ice Cream.
Continuing to the right is a low open shed to tie up horses and carriages.
This scene is viewed from the water. On the right, across the dirt road
and on the creek shore are two bears chained to upright poles. There is
a rowbow in the water tied up to the riverbank. The many trees are in leaf.
The business is advertised by a sign at the top of a two-storey pole marked
"Old Log Cabin Hotel."
P.2298.060
Broad Street and Germantown
Road 1875
A two-storey white building carries a porch , also two-storey, across the
full width of the front. The porch continues around to the right side. This
porch is one-storey. On the roof is a sign identifying the building as "Markley's,"
a tavern. A broad dirt road leads to the hotel and divides to go to the
right and left. On either side of the road are white fences enclosing grassy
areas. The many trees are just beginning to show their Spring leaves. There
are two buildings in the rear to the left and right of Markley's. To the
far left is a low open shed to cover horses and wagons. A single horse is
tethered to a post. A man in a red shirt holds a saddled horse. Two male
figures stand on the porch. After a photograph by Robert Newell.
P.2298.061
Buttonwood Hotel at Darby,
torn down and rebuilt 1876
A substantial red brick building stand on a corner. There is a second storey
porch on two sides which also shades the sidewalk. To the left is a three
storey white townhouse. There is a tall water pump at the curb with a bucket
and a trough. A man in a red shirt carries a water bucket. A sign on the
porch railing advertises "Buttonwood Hotel." "Boyd's Celebrated
Ice Cream" is also advertised. A yellow, two-horse trolley to the right
travels on its track. It is marked "Darby Road" and "Chesnut
St." In addition to its driver and the many passengers there are seven
additional adult figures in the scene.The many trees are leaved.
P.2298.062
Southeast corner Broad and
Master Streets, Sideyard of Forrest Mansion converted into a Concert
Hall for Gilmore's Band. 1876 1878 Southeast corner Broad and Master Streets,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The broad, two-storey building carries a "For Sale" sign. There
is a low wrought iron fence separating this property from the broad expanse
of sidewalk. The six trees are without leaves. The house to the left, partially
viewed has a chute to take materials out of the edifice. There are no human
figures in the scene.
P.2298.063
Northeast corner Second and
Arch Street Dec. 1878
The four storey red brick corner building carries signs for Wainwright &
Co. and Groceries and Tea. Awoman sells merchandise from a table made of
two sawhorses and a plank. There are three additional adult figures in the
scene. The white building to the left, numbered "103"advertises
a jeweler (full name not visible) and Jam Cresty (?) Mixed Paints. The red
brick building to the right carries a sign for "Hats" and Damai
(?). There is an awning frame attached to this building. There are a corner
street light and a telegraph pole.
P.2298.064
Candy Row, Pennsylvania Ave.,
above Twenty-fourth Street 1874
The scene shows a row of ten wooden (?) attached buildings across the street
from a broad rail yard. The U.S. flag flies from the roof. The buildings
carry signs for "J. Denby, Car Weaver," "J. Rostrum Importer
of Common and Fancy Piegons [sic]"; "Agent for Inman Lines,"
and "J. Hart Tinman." A single box car in the railyard is identified
"P & R, 922, Reading RR, 2298." A signalman waves a red flag.
There are ten (?) additional figures in the scene.A horse trolley run on
Green Street to the far right. There is also a business advertising "Lager
Beer."
P.2298.065
Northwest corner of Fifteenth
and Race Street 1873
The corner buildings facing both streets are wooden. The one storey building
advertises "Wine, Liquor, Ale." The three other wooden buildings,
two and a half storeys, do not carry business signs. To the right are three
storey , modest ,red brick townhouses. To the left on the other street is
a four storey red brick, much grander, townhouse. Its steps have wrought
iron railings. One of the windows has a blue and white shade. The shutters
on all other windows but one are closed against the sun. There are three
adults in the scene. Trolley tracks are installed on both streets.
P.2298.066
Smith's Maple Spring Hotel,
Wissahickon Creek 1879
A very grand three storey white building, sporting a porch on two levels
on the front and visible on one side, sits directly on a wide dirt road
next to the creek. A fabric awning is installed across the full width of
the front, and a free-standing sign, also in front, in front advertises
"Maple Spring Hotel." To the left of the building is a low open
shed to house horses and carriages and to the right is another low open
shed housing two long oar boats. There are four human figures visible. The
leaves are beginning to show. It is Spring.
P.2298.067
Old Floating Boat Houses at
Fairmount. Removed 1882. 1881
Fairmount, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pa. A floating boathouse to store
rental oarboats is surrounded by numerous of its boats in the water. One
of the boats has been pulled up on the shore by the path. The boathouse
is identified as "Geo. Popps Park Boat House." In the background
to the left is "T. Tillot, Boars To Hire." A woman with raised
parasol sits on a wooden and iron bench while a man with a cane stands before
her. There are two children nearby and a third child with a man on the pier
to the far right. The trees are in bloom. This is an attractive summer scene.
P.2298.068
Northwest corner of Eleventh
and Race Streets, 1883
Rebuilt by Jos. Newman 1882, The Lippincott Express & Transfer business
is house in the corner building. In addition to the name, the words "25
cents" are painted on.To the left the next building holds "Shur
& McConnel House & Sign Painter." The word "Marble"
is also on the second building. There is a large yard between the two buildings
holding numerous standing items which appear to be headstones for graves.
An obelisk is also in this yard. These relate to the marble business. The
next left building advertises "Furniture" in its awning. The the
right is a double 2 1/2 storey red brick house. There are 14 adult humans
in the scene. The trolley tracks of both streets intersect in the foreground.
A streetlight and a drain are installed at the corner curb.
P.2298.069
West Penn Square and Filbert
Street. Torn down 1880 for Pennsylvania R.R. Terminal 1879
The large corner building, facing Merrick St., houses The school of Design
for Women. It is encircled by a wrought iron fence and has wrought iron
railings on either side of the entrance steps. There are six female figures
in front. On the far right 15th Street can be seen. Two women are riding
in a two-horse open carriage with a driver. Two trolley tracks are visible.
The trees are bare.
P.2298.070
Northwest corner of Thirty-Third
and Chestnut Streets 1880
A high stone wall, topped by a wooden railing (fence) supports a large green
plot with trees. A white clapboard residence with asymetrical roof is on
this plot. The front of the house faces 33rd St. To the right of the white
house, at a lower level, also on 33rd St. is a red brick double townhouse.
To the right of that is "H. Wendell Builder, Carpenter." At the
left margin of the scene is an unidentified 2 1/2 storey wooded building,
presumable a business. Trolley tracks are visible on both streets. There
is a corner streetlight.
P.2298.071
Northeast Corner of Juniper
and Market Street 1879
A large two-storey corner building advertises "City Hall Restaurant"
and "Ladies & Gentlemens Restaurant." Painted on the awnings
over the sidewalk is "Bass & Co. Ale." Painted on the Juniper
Street wall is "Breakfast (not visible); Dinner 12-6; Supper 6-10."
"Lager Beer" is also advertised on the wall. A man leaning against
this building is having his shoes shined. The next building to the right,
facing Market Street, houses "Sharpless & Watts Ornamental Tile."
To the far left on the corner of Silver Street is a building with "Lager
Beer" at the third storey level. The No. 21 Darby Road horse trolley
also has the words "Market Street" and "West Philadelphia"
on the side. There is a canvas covered wagon w/horse from which a man appears
to be selling merchandise to a housewife. An open, two-horse coach and driver
carries two passengers.
P.2298.072
Southeast Corner Filbert and
Juniper Street 1879
The corner building, facing Juniper Street houses the Penn Square Advertising
(?) Agency. The adjoining building on the same street holds the Magistrate
Court (Wm. Thorp, Magistrate). To the far right, on the corner of Silver
St. is a tavern (?) selling "Lager Beer." There is an awning extending
over the sidewalk. There is a curbside hitching post. Some Spring leaves
are visible. There are ten human figures.
P.2298.073
No. 2 to 3 Market St. Bridge.
Oct. 18, 1879
This painting is seen from an interesting angle. One is at water level looking
up at the lattice work of the red metal bridge and between the stone supports
to the opposite bank where a coal yard is located. "Sherman & Co."
is painted on a red brick building behind the yard.There is a barge in front
of the coal yard.
P.2298.074
No. 4 Abator Oct. 1879
Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pa. The painter has identified the P.R.R.
Grain Depot to the left. There is a pile driver and the abutment. Most of
the buildings are low, witha 2-3 storey building to the left. There are
two barges, one loaded, one empty. A man in a red shirt rows two men on
the river. The Encyclopedia of Philadelphia (LC) has as its first entry
the word "abatoir" which translates as "slaughterhouse."
The entry says: " In 1875, the stock-yards and abattoir were removed
....to Thirtieth and Race Streets, on the west bank of the Schuylkill River.
Perhaps the painter misspelled "abattoir" as abator. The low buildings
in the background could be housing animals ready for slaughter.
P.2298.075
Northwest corner Market and
Merrick Street or West Penn Square. Torn down in 1892. Enlarged the
Pennsylvania Station 1892 and 1893. 1879
A four-storey gray building, titled "Central Coffee House Block,"
sits on the corner, facing Market St. The frame of an awning extends to
curbside. A sign "Condensed Milk" hangs from the frame, and behind
it, on the building is painted "1427 Canfields Condensed Milk."
The American flag flies from the roof. A horse and wagon stand in front
of the building on Market St. On the side of the wagon is the sign "J.
T. Carter, Upper Darby, Del. Co., Dairies." A man is delivering or
picking up milk cans by the wagon. There are two trolley tracks in the painting,
both running along Market St. They go in opposite directions at Merrick
St. Adjacent to the coffee house, facing Merrick St. are two redbrick townhouses
which share a common set of stairs. A third townhouse is separated by a
narrow plot of land. There are two separate doors to the latter property.
Perhaps it is a low, one-storey building? To the far right a horse-drawn
trolley comes into view. It is #14 and has "Market St." painted
on its side.
P.2298.076
No. 1 to 2. New Bulkhead Wharf
West Side Schuylkill River, Extending North From Chestnut St. Torn down
in 1892.Bridge to Upper Side of Filbert St.. Site of Abutment for Elevated
R. R. Bridge Penna. R. R., Oct. 1879. Oct. 1879
The Chestnut St. Bridge creates a horizon. A horse trolley is crossing the
bridge which has six lampposts on it. A smaller wagon is also on the bridge.
The Schuylkill River is in the foreground. There are several barges in view,
two of them loaded with coal. A man steers the barge named "MaryAnn."
A single man is in a loaded rowboat. On the shore in the background to the
right of the painting are several red brick industrial buildings. Two are
identified as "Brill Co. Car Builders" and "Lehigh Coal."
Also on view are several telegraph poles, smokestacks and church steeples.
P.2298.077
Southeast corner of Thirteenth
and Filbert Street 1880
To the left, on Filbert St., is a two-storey wooden building, yellow w/green
shutters. It is attached to a red brick building; the roof slopes down to
the right. There is a display window at street level, but no merchandise
is identified. Next right, on the corner, with the main entrance facing
13th St., is a four-storey red brick building. A metal awning reaches to
curbside across the full front of the building and around the corner onto
Filbert St. to the mid-part of the building. Two men are loading numerous
barrels onto a dray w/two horses. A sign "Plumbing Gas Fitting"
is attached to the right of this building. Next right is a fence with a
key painted on it. The fence is attached to a one-storey wooden building
housing "John Searle, Locksmith, Bell Hanger." Continuing to the
right are three, 2 1/2 storey wooden buildings housing "Wo Long Laundry,"
a segar store, and a boot store. A red sign stands curbside advertising
"Chinese Laundry." The segar store has a wooden Indian at its
door. The boot store has a boot painted on a hanging sign.The frame for
an awning stretches to curbside, from the locksmith shop to the boot store.
An alley separates these businesses from a 3 1/2 storey townhouse. Trolley
tracks are laid on both streets. Two elegant ladies with parasols cross
13th St. There are several other adult figures in the scene.
P.2298.078
Darby Road and Baltimore Pike
1880
"Louis Walz Star Hotel" is the focus of this scene. It is a large,
white 2 1/2 storey building with a balcony on three sides. It sits between
two trolley tracks, as on an island. "Lager Beer" is advertised
on the building. A horse-drawn trolley, #14, is headed for "Woodland
Cemetery." A man drives an open carriage. There are a man on horseback
and several pedestrians, including two children. A bucket, pump and horse
trough are in front of the hotel. The trees are bare. In the background
are two very large red brick buildings with mansard roofs. They appear to
be too grand to be private homes. Possibly they are institutions.
P.2298.079
Northwest corner Thirteenth
and Callowhill Street 1880
"New Station" faces Callowhill St. It is a large red brick building
belonging to "Pennsylvania Railroad, The Shortest Middle Route."
"Susquhanna, Cumberland & Lehigh Valley." To the far right
is a barber shop with barber's pole in front. Between that and the station
is the railyard which one car visible, identified by "PRRR" on
its side. There appears to be the ruin of a burned out building in the yard.
There are also two attached 2 1/2 storey brown brick townhouses (businesses?)
facing 13 St. An awning frame stretches to curbside from these buildings.
These buildings are tied together on both streets by a wooden fence. Trolley
tracks are laid on both streets and a trolley marked "13 & 15,
Baltimore" comes into the scene on the right. Telegraph poles and smokestacks
are in the scene as are numerous pedestrian figures.
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Southwest corner Fifteenth
and Race Street 1880
The scene is dominated by three large 3 1/2 storey red brick buildings with
green shutters on the upper stories. These are probably institu- tional
buildings, but are not identified. They are surrounded by a high wrought
iron fence. On the corner, facing Race Street, is a green wooden building,
2 1/2 stories high. It has two sets of double doors at the corner, facing
both 15th St. and Race St. A green wooden fence runs from this building
at the rear on the 15th St. side. A horse trolley for Vine St. is to the
right. There are numerous adult pedestrians in the scene, a single corner
lamppost and several bare trees.
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East Side of Seventh Street
below Arch. Once Second Presbyterian Church. Torn down 1880; Rebuilt
in 1881 Now 1883 occupied by Stores. 1879
Seventh Street below Arch, Scipio Place, Philadelphia, Pa. Harry Enochs
Varieties is housed in the dominant building in this scene. Signboards advertise:
"Grand Opera, H.M.S. Piano Four and Paddy Murphy." It was "Open
Every Evening" and "Wednesday Friday Afternoons." "John
Trace House Carpenter" and "Hughs & Phillips Box Makers"
advertised on the corner of the building. A sign for "Scipio Place"
is fixed on the side of the building. To the left of Enochs Varieties is
a red brick building housing G. T. Gabell's Plumbing Gas Fitting and Steam
Fitting business. Trolley tracks run on Seventh St. There are four attractive
lamp posts in front of the theatre. The scene holds several adult and juvenile
figures.
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Southwest corner of Sixth and
Arch Street, Demolished 1885 Mar 1879
A 3 1/2 storey red brick building, facing Arch St., houses Lipps & Fulweiler
Segar Manufactory. The building also hold Gleason's Ready Made Show Cards,
Ready Made Signs, Awning Wings, Curtains and Oil Cloth Signs." A wooden
Indian stands by the door on Sixth Street. A large sign on the side of the
building advertises "Our Brand, The Corner Havana Segars 5 cents."
Alson on the Sixth St. side is a Fruit Stand protected by an awning reacing
to curbside. Continuing to the left, along Sixth St. is a low, two-storey
red brick building housing several businesses. There are a barber, w/barber
pole; M. Romer Mens Furnishing Goods, Shirts Made to Order, Sign Painting,
Flags and Banners, Awnings, and an Aquarium. In the background is a very
tall building holding "Rodgers Printer." Trolley tracks run on
both streets.
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No. 3 to 4, P. R. R. Grain
Depot, Oct. 1879
This shoreline view of the Schuylkill River shows a very large building
identified as "P. R. R. Grain Depot." Several men are working
with horses and drays loading and unloading barges w/a black substance (coal?).
In the background are a passenger railroad car and several freight cars.
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Southeast corner of Ninth and
Filbert Streets 1880
The large red brick building on the corner, facing 9th St., houses J. M.
Pepper Music & Title Engraving & Printing, as well as E. McCalla
& Son, Cloths, Cassimeres Vesting. Signs on the Filbert St. side of
the building advertise House Painting, Sign Painting and Glazing. A awning,
installed to curbside protects the corner of this building. Other businesses
in smaller buildings to the left continuing along Filbert Street are: #830
Baggage Express; Brown Packing Boxes; P. Jordan Carpenter; A. Donley Cooper;
Wm. Penn Sale & Drover Stable; and Cannons Wm. Penn Stable. A #5 trolley
rides along Filbert St. headed for 18th & 20th Sts. There is also a
trolley track on Ninth Street. Packing boxes are at curbside on Filbert.
There are several adult pedestrian figures.
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Northwest corner of Jane and
Sixth Street 1880
Jane [also Jayne] and Sixth Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. The Shontz &
Brown's Falstaff Hotel, a corner building, faces Jayne Street. Arthur's
Oyster Bay restaurant had removed from the Sixth St. space and left a sign
in the window of its new address at S. E. corner 7th & Jayne. Next along
Sixth Street is a wide passage to a brewery and a segar store. Next is #22
Thurgland. In the background is Megargee Paper & Rag House. A yellow
horse trolley comes into the scene heading for York. There are trolley tracks
on both streets, a lamp post on the corner, and several adult figures in
the scene.
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Southwest corner of Fifteenth
Street and Penna Ave. Torn down May 1880 1880
Central to this scene are the buildings of the Farrell Safes business. The
firm manufactured Safe Work and Franklinite Steel Bankers Chests. The firm
was located near the tracks and rail yard of the Pennsylvania railyard.
An engine and several cars of different tracks are in view. A flagman waves
a red flag. A yellow and green trolley destined for the Baltimore Depot
via Thirteenth & Fifteenth Sts. is at the crossroads. A row of red brick
workers' home runs parallel to the Farrell buildings. A man drives an team
of mules.
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Northeast corner Fifteenth
and Callowhill Streets. Torn Down 1880 1880
Seven attached three-storey red brick buildings are central to this scene.
The one at the left end houses a business which sells "Pure Liquors.
Porter, Ale, Lager Beer." The building at the far right end sells "Feed."
Trolley tracks run on both streets; the #13 trolley comes from the left
and the #31, from the right. There is also a closed passenger carriage in
the scene and two open wagons with horses. To the right is a one-storey
building housing "Old Drivers Ice & Coal." Several adult pedestrian
figures are in the scene.
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Southwest corner of Market
and Merrick Street. 1879
Central to this scene is the four-storey white building with mansard roof
housing the Third National Bank facing Market St. It also houses, on the
Merrick Street side the West Penn Square Academy operated by T. B. Langton.
Trolley tracks are laid on both streets. There is a single lamppost on the
corner. Adjaced to the bank on Market Street is the E. Y. Sterner SegarsTobacco
Warehouse. The rest of the scene is full of private townhouses, two of which
has second storey wrought iron balconies. Thee are several adult pedestrians
and two bare trees com- pleting the scene.
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Front and Master Streets, Kennsington
[sic]. Old Commissioners Hall 1879
The two-storey Commissioners Hall with cupola is the central feature of
this scene. The edifice bears For Sale signs and also across the front signs
advertising First Grand FAIR Schuyler Post 51 GAR (Grand Army of the Republic)
Aid of Decoration Day. The building sits in a park-like setting and is surrounded
by building materials, including large and small pipes. In the distant background
to the left and right are other large red brick buildings and a trolley.
The trolley is headed for Richmond. There are two small covered sheds on
wheels bearing signs "3 Dist."Twoworkmen are in the scene and
several women, one with a child. The seven trees are bare of leaves.
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The Late Residence of Wm. B.
Mann. South East Corner of Girard Avenue and Fifteenth St. Demolished
1882 1882
The three-storey white mansion is visible through the many trees just showing
their Spring leaves. It sits behind a wrought iron fence which becomes a
stone fence in a large park-like setting. Trolley tracks are laid on both
streets. From the left comes a yellow trolley designated "Girard Avenue."
A green trolley comes from the right. There are several adult figures in
this very beautiful and delicately rendered vista.
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Northeast corner Thirty-third
and Chestnut Street. Former Residence of Jos. Keen. Present site of
Drexel Institute. 1880
The home of Mr. Keen was 3 1/2 stories and appears to have been a townhouse
which has been altered with several additions. The lower level is a place
of business with several barrels out front. They are protected by a partially
installed awning. Above that is a porch across the full width of the front.
The addition to the west side has gothic windows on the 2nd and 3rd levels
which shutters are closed. An identical wing seems to have been added to
the right side of the building. This is a wooden (?) building. To the right
are two large glass hothouses behind a wooden fence. The front of the house
faces Chestnut Street. There is a wooded fence on Thirty-third Street. A
yellow trolley runs along 33rd St. It is marked Lancaster Road and Chestnut
and Walnut. All but one of the trees in the scene bear their leaves. There
are several adult pedestrian figures in the scene.
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East Side of Thirteenth above
Callowhill. Occupied in 1844 by Colored Orphan Asylum 1881
The Philadelphia & Reading R. R. Co. Office building dominates this
scene. The four storey red brick building has a high green fence to the
right connecting it to a two-storey green building housing Sullivan &
Sweeney Cotton Wool, RAGS, Waste Paper and Old Metal. Also advetised on
the front of this building are Corn, Oats, Mill Feed, Cut Hay, Baled Hay
and Straw, Cracked Corn and Bran. To the left of the RR building are a series
of low red brick structures. They house: J. Hunsinker, Commercial Merchant,
Haines & Scarlet, J. Neil & Son, Lehigh Coal; and Barber & Son
Coal Office, 13th & Noble. There is a water pump and hydrant curbside.
There are several large barrels before the Rag business and six adult figures
in the scene.
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North side Walnut Street near
Eighth Jan. 1882
Poulson's Restaurant is at the left in a large hotel building. Next right
is a low, two-storey Grand Central Variety Theatre with advertisment on
sandwich boards and the front of the building as well. "The Mad Poet"
is advertised. It was also matinee day. Segars are sold in the corner building
to the right. There are numerous pedestrians in this scene. There are trolley
tracks, bare trees and two lamp posts. There is good color contrast in this
scene.
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Northwest corner of Eighth
and Arch Street 1882
Rush House is to the left in a four storey red brick building. The proprie-
tor is H. P. Reed. The next building made of white blocks does not advertise
its business. The corner building bears this sign, "This old landmark
to come down, It's no use. Down she comes July 1." The awnings on this
edifice advertise Woods Popular Trimming Store. Going around the corner,
onto Eighth Street one encounters Hollanders Human Hair Store. Next is T.
O. Fulmer, and last, Mark's. Two trolley's are in the scene, the Arch St.
vehicle operating between Fairmount and the wharf; and #14 on Eighth St.
heading for Fairmount. There are two handsome closed passenger carriages
outside the human hair store.There are many pedestrian figures. The one
action person is a newsboy running to passersby waving a paper.
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Market above Eighth Street,
South Side March 1880
Beginning at the left, G. O. Kelley & Co. is housed in a four storey
red building. This is a furniture and dry goods store. A picture of a dresser
with mirror is painted on the wall to the right of the entrance. The next
building, the same height but divided into five stories, is Allegheny House.
It holds the Climax Folding Bed business and an unnamed Hair Dressing shop.
The numbers of these business are painted below the lower margin and are
#812 and #814. Next are three businesses housed in a 3 1/2 storey building
with a common roof. One is a shirt manufactory. A blue banner advertising
"Special Brewing All Brown Stout" is fixed to the front of the
building and extends to a pole at curbside. Next is Lutz & Crother which
has men's clothing in the showcase window. At the second storey level is
a sign advertising "Show Cards." The third establishment, #820,
houses "Park Boots & Shoes, Ladies, Girls & Children's Shoe
Emporium."The five storey Commercial Hotel is next right. At street
level, housed to the left side is S. Aaron Clothing in the Commercial Clothing
Hall. This advertisement is on the sides of the awning which covers the
sidewalk to the curb. To the right is the Ladies Entrance to the hotel.
At the right margin of the picture is a 3 1/2 storey Tobacco & (not
in view) Manufactory.A closed delivery wagon rides the tracks going in one
direction; an open flatbed wagon with a load of merchandise rides the tracks
going in the opposite direction. A Haddington horse trolley, which route
includes West Philadelphia and the Market St. Ferry, is also in the scene.
At curbside are 3 other horse-drawn vehicles. One is an open delivery wagon;
a second is a closed passenger coach, and the third is an open vehicle.
There is also a man pushing a loaded handcart. There are several human figures
in this scene. Some are workmen, some passersby, most adult and some children.
Two telegraph poles are in view.
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Northside of Market Street
between Juniper and Thirteenth Street 1880
To the left is a mostly obscured building. It appears to advertise "Thorndike
Liquors." Next is a 3 1/2 storey edifice, #1321, housing H. C. Elder
Hardward, including nails and tools. A ladder and scissors grinder wheel
stand at curbside. Next is a 2 1/2 storey Soap & Candle Manufactory
owned by Mr. Dallet. The building carries a For Sale sign at the second
storey. Next is a wooden 1 1/2 storey wooden building which purpose is not
identified. This is adjacent to a two-storey building selling or making
segars. A wooden Indian is at the door. This is followed by a 1 1/2 storey
wooded building advertised as the Great Western Hotel Barber Shop. A red
and white barber's pole is at curbside. Next right is the Great West Hotel,
a 4 1/2 storey building featuring an awning, which frame crosses the entire
breadth of the front of the building, extends to curbside. The awning covers
the frame half-way. Blue and white striped awnings shade the six second
storey windows. The last building to the right is the Louis Presti___ Piano
W___ business. A passenger trolley rides the tracks. It is operated by the
Heston___ Co.; its destination is West Philadelphia via Market St. There
are a telegraph pole and a street light in the scene. The bottom of the
telegraph pole is adorned with red and white barber pole stripes.
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Blue Bell Tavern Paschalville-Darby
Road. Kept for many years by Charlie Lloyd. May 1880
A 3 1/2 storey white building is the focus of this scene. It bears a sign
with a large blue bell on it and the words "To Suffolk Park, Russell."
A Paschalville-Darby Road horse trolley travels one of two sets of tracks
in front of the tavern. To the right of the tavern is a hitching post with
a man in a red shirt tending a horse with a feed bag. There is another,
higher hitching post to which is tethered a passenger coach. Two men lounge
under the tavern's first floor roof which extends over the sidewalk.To the
right a female pedestrian passes a second wooden and stone building. In
the background the willow trees and other trees are in full leaf.
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Old Church northwest corner
Eleventh and Wood Streets. Built for Rev. Stockton. Seven or eight years
ago opened as a Variety Theatre closed by the Mayor as immoral. First Sunday
Morning Breakfast Association rooms. Now Salvation Army. 1881
A gray classically styled building with a double staircase leading to a
porch now closed off by red and yellow panels faces Eleventh St. Three rear
windows, on Wood St. are boarded up. Three other windows have broken panes.
At street level on the Wood Street side a wooden enclosure has been installed.
It bears a sign for the Salvation Army next to an open door. It also serves
to hold posters, one of which advertises the Can-Can. To the rear of the
S. A. building, on Wood St. is a smaller building housing Bates Carpenter
Builder. To the right of the S. A. building are two townhouses, one bearing
a sign for Carlton St. which separates it from the S. A. edifice. A horse
trolley, operated by the Citizen Line, bears the number 10 and travels on
Tenth and Eleventh Sts. There are ten adult pedestrians in the scene in
addition to those on the trolley.
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Gen. Patterson's House S. W.
Cor 13th & Locust St. Oct. 1882
Gen. Patterson's house is a very grand 2 1/2 storey mansion with attached
hothouse. It is fronted by a low wrought-iron (?) latticed fence which changes
to a low stone fence extending a great distance to the corner and around
the corner. The house is far left of center. It faces Locust St. To its
left are two other massive fuilding, not identifiable. A single set of trolley
tracks travels along Locust St. A yellow trolley, marked 13 & 15 Street
is on the tgracks. Traveling from the opposite direction is a closed passenger
coach with match white horses. A carriage stepping stone and fire hydrant
(?) are at curbside. Nine pedestrians, male and female, are in view. It
is Autumn. The many trees have brown leaves.This is an elegant scene.
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Southwest corner Thirteenth
and Locust Street. General Patterson's Mansion Oct. 1882
This view of General P's house features the 13th Street side. A one storey
stone building is attached to the left side of the mansion. It is attached
to a high stone wall (?) or a long, one storey building. The trees at curbside
bear brown leaves. It is late Autumn. Two trolleys are in the scene. One
travels on 13th St. and 15th St. and originates at the Baltimore Depot.
The other trolley operates on 13, 15 and Locusts Sts. At the right margin
of the scene is a massive 3 1/2 storey building, not identified. This was
a very elegant neighborhood.
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Eleventh Baptist Church.
Twelfth at Race Street, West side. Now used as Sunday Breakfast Association.
Nov. 1882
This tranquil Winter scene centers the white church fronted by a high iron
fence. On either side are 3 1/2 storey red brick townhouses, one with a
wrought iron railing and fence. The #2, 12 & 16th St. trolley travels
on the single set of tracks. There are six well-dressed pedestrians, male
and female, in the picture. There is also a child.
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Nazareth M. E. Church,
Founded A. D. 1818 Rebuilt 1827, Enlarged 1835, Thirteenth Street below
Vine, Rebuilt 1887-1888. Oct. 1882
A large stone edifice is distinguised by a two sets of double wooden doors
at the top of a double marble staircase with a wrougjt iron railing, fronted
by a high wrought iron fence at street level. There is a fan light at the
attic level. There is a white marble stone installed between the second
and third stories. Between the two staircases, at street level, is another
door. To the left of the church are two 3 storey red brick attached buildings
with shops at street level. One, #242, advertises Notions and Trimmings
on its awning. It isn't known what enterprise is housed in #240. To the
right of the church are mored red brick townhouses. One carries a sign "Hinkle
(illegible). A green trolley travels the single set of tracks. It advertises
its route-13th & 15th Sts., and originates at the Baltimore Depot.
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South Side of Callowhill St.
above Thirteenth, 1881
The scene features a row of 12 2 1/2 storey attached buildings, each housing
a business. Beginning at the left on the corner, facing Callow- hill St.
is Magees Hotel which sells ale. Next is an empty storefront holding posters
for "Barnum's Great Show." The next sign reads "Berks and
Montgomery Co."This is followed by Pottsville House which serves beer.
C. Theis sells lager beer in the adjacent establishment. Mr. Bradly sells
oysters in the store to the right and has a four-level display rack out
front on the sidewalk. He is followed by Sieholts Philadelphia House; then
Berks Co. House; a Dining Saloon which serves oysters; another Dining Saloon;
Parker House; and finally, Depot Fluer's Best Brewing.Several establishments
have barrels piled high curbside in front. A trolley originating from the
Baltimore Deport travels on 13th St. A second trolley travels on Callowhill
St. There are numerous adult figures in the scene. There are also two telegraph
poles. Three hitching posts are in view. A carriage is hitched to one of
them.
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Northwest corner Twenty first
and Market Street 1881
The building housing Bradleys Great Western Market anchors this scene. It
is a wide white wooden building, with six high, wide double doors spaced
across the front. A tin corrugated roof shelters the sidewalk to curbside.
There are barrels and wooden crates on the sidewalk. A green wagon is loaded
with crates and sits perpendicular to the curb. To the left of the market
is Conley's Ice Cream Saloon. Public and private parties and balls can be
held there. Oysters and dinners are also served. Conley's also features
an Ice Cream Garden. The wooden fence surrounding the garden advertises
a newspaper "All News, The Times." The street in front of these
buildings shows four sets of rails. There is a blue boxcar belonging to
the P. P. W. & C. R. R. Three horse trolleys are passing by. #2 travels
on Market St. #18 is housed at the New York Depot and travels to the Market
St. Ferry. An open wagon operated by the Adams Express is carrying merchandise.
There is a closed passenger carriage. This is a very busy scene.
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Dutch Reformed Church, Northeast
corner Tenth and Filbert Street, Last service in this Church Feb. 27,
1881. Demolished 1881 1881
A massive gray classical building faces Tenth St. It is surrounded by a
high wrought iron fence with stone pillars surmounted by four gas lamps
at the gates. To the left, continuing along Tenth St., is a 3-storey building
housing a House Painting business; Eakins Gold Foil which might have been
a dental supply business. On the side of the building is painted "C.
E. Blumner & Co., Fresco and Ornamental Painting. Scrip Lettering, Glazing,
Calcimining." Behind the church, on Filbert Street in #929, is Toy
Bros. Plumbing. "Plumber, Gas and Steam Fitter, Lead, Iron and Terra
Cotta Pipe" were also advertised. The adjacent building housed C. Lippincott
Soda Fountain. There is a single set of trolley tracks on each St. The Filbert
St. trolley operates along 18th & 20 Sts. The Tenth St. trolley also
runs on Eleventh St. There are three adult pedestrians in this scene and
a large tree w/no leaves.
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Temporary Bridge Over Schuylkill
River at Market St. Incline Plain of Penna. Railroad. Torn Down 1881.
1881
This trestle bridge carries pedestrians on its sidewalk, passenger carriages,
trolleys on their tracks, and delivery wagons. It also carries at least
two boxcars pulled by 9 horses (mules?). A man pushing a wagon is also on
the bridge.
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Southwest corner Eighth and
Sanson [sic] Street. Present site the McClures Times. Burnt down 1892.
1882
The central building here is James McColgan's International Comedy Theatre.
It is of white stone, with a huge golden eagle atop it and the U. S. flag
as well. It features two round gas lamps attached to the front wall, facing
Sansom St. Two sandwich boards stand curbside advertising " Grand Matinee
Today. To the left of the theatre, on the corner, facing Eighth St. is a
five storey red brick building housing the Sunday World, Madden Bros. Whines
[sic] and Liquors and English Brown Stout. E. Fizer Harness Maker is advertised
on the front wall. The next left building holds C. Sauters' Furnishings
Goods. Back on Sansom St., to the right of the theatre is Bergners Lager
& Beer & Bancroft & Son Blacksmith. The #14 trolley runs along
Sansom St. A green trolley travels along 8th St. Two telegraph poles are
in the scene and numerous adult figures.
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North Side Market St. from
22nt St. Running East. 1881
A wide expanse of street is on view. In the foreground is the Market St.
Ferry horse trolley. Its base is the New York Depot. To the right is a #10
trolley, also from the New York Depot, its destination West Philadelphia
via Market Street. To the left coming down the road ramp is a team of six
mules, harnessed singly, with a rider in a red shirt on the 3rd mule. Behind
the team is a P.R.R. blue boxcar, #2210. In the background is a two storey
building selling "Feed." Passing in front of it is a delivery
wagon for Wanamaker Brown Oak Hall. At the corner, painted on a wooden fence
are the words " Wanamaker Oak Hall Clothing." The building on
the corner, a two-storey red brick with mansard roof houses "J. Kelley,
Gal. Iron Cornices, Brackets, CApts & Slate." The building is numbered
# 2125 and #2123. The double building to the left is advertised "To
Let, E. P. Morris." In the background are several huge storage tanks.
There are several pedestrians in the scene.
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United States Laboratory 1800,
Arsenal Grays Ferry Road 1882
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 sits behind the wall,
too. The U. S. Flag flies on a tall mast. To the right along an unnamed
street a little train engine is advancing toward the viewer. The Arsnil
[sic] and Ferry Road horse trolley advances on tracks from the left on Grays
Ferry Road. The trolley 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.
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North side of Union Street
east from Fourth Street 1881
This is a residential scene. The home of Miss Amelia Peters is marked with
a cross, and the information given that she "Liver here 50 years-August
1893." The houses are 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 stories. Next to Miss Peters'
home is a very wide walled garden. There appears to be a "Loy Tailor"
in business on the other side of the Peters property. The four trees at
curbside are in leaf.
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Trinity Methodist Church east
side of Eighth above Race Street. Torn down 1881. Last Religious Service
and Love feast Monday evening March 7, 1881. 1881
A massive gray stong building with classical columns sits behind a high
wrought iron fence. Three doors give entry at street level. To the right
is a red brick townhome. Next to that is a four storey building housing
C. Ernest Manufactory of ivory goods. "Station____" is also advertised
on the awning which reaches to the curb over the sidewalk. To the left of
the church in #219 is B. A. Smith Carpets and Furniture Warerooms. Weekly
or monthly payments are allowed. A #13 trolley, headquartered at the Germantown
Depot and traversing Green St. passes in view. Over 40 human figures, adult
and juvenile are in the scene.
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Historical Society Rooms.
South side Spruce Street between Eighth and Ninth St. Demolished 1893. 1882
A two-storey red building with Gothic windows at the second level is the
exclusive feature of this scene. The words "Historical Society"
are above the street-level entrance. The windows to either side of the door
are protected with wrought iron grating. A high wrought iron fence encloses
the park on either side of the structure. Two gas lamps are curbside. There
are grass, small evergreens and numerous deciduous trees in the early stage
of leafing. A weathervane is atop the building. In the background, probably
on the adjacent street, one can seen dimly numerous four storey townhouses.
This is a very elegant neighborhood. The Spruce and Pine Streets horse trolley
which travels between Grays Ferry and Fairmount enters the scene at the
right. There are several adults in the scene and a newsboy hawking his papers.
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Northeast corner Tenth and
Race Street 1883
The 2 1/2 storey wooden corner building, facing Race St., houses J. Roan,
a restaurant serving oysters and lager beer. Next on Race is another building
bearing the sign "Cheap Blinds." Next is a red brick building
advertising "R. W. Kensil Blinds" and "Furniture, Chairs."
Facing 10th Street is a red brick building bearing the sign "Corbetts/M.
Wright." Trolley tracks are in evidence on both streets. There is a
horse trolley advancing along Tenth St. It also travels on Eleventh St.
according to the sign on its side. Atop the trolley part of an advertisement
for "Heaters, Ranges" is in view. A telegraph pole w/no visible
wires completes the scene.
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Southeast corner Twelfth and
Race Street 1883
Beginning at the right hand building is a large red brick building facing
Race Street. Its windows and sidewalk awning advertise "Ice Cream"
and "Confectionary." Next left, also on Race Street, is a smaller
building advertising "Bottois Confectionary, Wholesale & Retail."
Continuing left along Race Street is "J. Taylor Carpenter," and
"Furniture." His wares are displayed curbside: dresser with mirror,
a gentleman's chest of drawers, a green chaise longue, two side chairs,
a small rocker, and a washstand. "Milk" and "Oysters"
are sold in the next establishment. S. Frappel sells Lager Beer in the next
store. This is followed by C. H. Kendrick's "Boarding & Livery"
stable. This building also advertises "Kendricks Bazaar." An unhorsed
open carriage sits on the sidewalk. Two trolleys are in the scene: one travels
"Race & Vine." The second travels 12th & 16th Sts. A lamppost
is at the corner. This is a Winter scene. The tree to left is bare of leaves.
Five pedestrians are in view.
P.2298.115
Southwest corner of Eleventh
and Race Street 1883
A tan building, facing Eleventh St., appears to be a barroom. There are
swinging doors facing both streets and a lamp attached to the corner of
the building. The printing on it is illegible. Adjacent to the building,
on both streets are handsome townhouses. A telegraph pole is on Eleventh
St., in front of the barroom. A Race and Vine Street trolley enters the
scene at right.
P.2298.116
Above the Northwest corner
of Eleventh and Race Street May 1883
There is a mix of residential properties and commercial properties in this
scene. There are two red brick townhouses to the left. Next right are two
smaller wooden buildings both with display windows. Next right, #1105, a
green building, is a furniture store. A rocker, three sidechairs and a dresser
with mirror are exhibited on the sidewalk which is protected by an awning.
Next right is a five storey building whereon are three workmen cleaning
or painting the street level facade and windows.
P.2298.117
German Reformed Church, Corner
Hillsdale and Race Street 3 M 1883
This massive red brick building with two sets of wooden double doors is
protected in front by a high wrought iron fence and on the side by high
reb brick walls. Within the church yard is a sign "This building will
be occupied next month by J. Lucas & Co. Paints." There are several
bare trees in the yard. There is a telegraph pole curbside. To the left,
on the corner, across Hillsdale St., is Cramer & Small. To the right
is a four storey gray building with an outdoor fire escape where C. Ceider
manufactures "segars." At the street level of the same building
is "Grassmar Printers."
A horse trolley enters the scene to the right. It travels between Fairmount
and the Exchange on Rase [sic] and Vine St.
P.2298.118
Southeast corner of Seventh
and Callowhill Streets 1883
In the center of the scene is a low gray shed trimmed with white. This appears
to be the terminus for the #8 Callowhill St. trolley. One sees the trolley
tracks curve around the end of this building. Passengers appear to be waiting
for a trolley. There is a man in a red shirt pushing a loaded handcart.
To the left the corner building houses "Sensman & Son Printers."
At the street level of the same building is "N. Ferree Lightner Coal."On
the other side of the trolley barn, on the corner, is "FAmily Grocery"
which offers "Choice Tea." Farther along Callowhill St. a painter
has his business in #632. There are numerous adult in this scene and two
trolleys. Three of the females are carrying their shopping baskets.
P.2298.119
South-east corner of Twelfth
and Locust Streets 1883
There is a mix of modest townhomes in this commercial district. The corner
edifice is two storeys, made of wood. Coal, oil, segars and tobacco are
sold here. There are boxes and barrels outside on the sidewalk. There is
no awning on the frame which extends over the sidewalk on the Twelfth St.
side of the building. Lager Beer is sold from a townhouse on Twelfth. The
low yellow frame building is the "Palace Segar Store." Adjacent
to the three townhomes on Locust St. at the next corner "Wine &
Liquor" are sold. Trolley tracks are visible on Twelfth Street. There
are numerous adult and child figures in the scene, five of whom are African-American.
P.2298.120
Northwest corner of Eleventh
and Pine Streets, Demolished 1889, Present site of The Gladstone. 1883
Several enterprises are visible here. To the left on Pine Street is the
sign "Stove & Heater Manufacturer." Next right are "Birds."
Several bird cages hang outside on display. Next is "Schriber, Tin
& Sheet Iron Worker." The next building advertises "Segars."
A red pillar (?) stands curbside advertising "Tobacco." The corner
store is "M. Traynor Licensed Tavern and Oyster House." A wooden
frame for an awning extends to the curb. This low wooden gray building also
bears a sign on the 11th Street side "This property for sale. C. H.
Muirhead, 205 S. 2nd St." A red sign on the corner of the building
advertises "Segars." Continuing around the corner, on 11th St.,
"Lager Beer" is sold. Two trolleys come into view, the No. 3 which
travels on 10th and 11th Streets, and the No. 4 which travels on Spruce
and Pine Sts bewteen Fairmount Park and Grays Ferry. Almost all of the adult
figures in the scene are African-American.
P.2298.121
Northwest corner of Sixth and
Vine Streets 1883
In this era Sixth and Vine was a very attractive residential area. To the
left is a park or private property surrounded by a wrought iron fence. Marble
pillars are at its gate. Numerous mature trees, now bare, line both streets.
The low white Penn National Bank sits of the corner with elegant red brick
townhomes to its left and around the corner on Sixth. That homes is identified
as the "Late Residence of Tucker Cambell South above Vine St."
The Fifth and Sixth Sts. trolley which has Frankford as its destination
is to the right. Trolley tracks are visible on both streets. Ten adult figures
are visible in the scene.
P.2298.122
West side of Seventeenth above
Chestnut Street, Amateur Dramatic Association, Converted into a Feed
Store 1885. 1883
The A. D. A. is a very imposing red brick building with a magnificent center
door, painted green, and smaller side doors to either side of it. A sign
"A.D.A." is above the main entrance. To the side of the building
the sign "St. Joseph Ave." is affixed. Across that avenue is a
handsom four storey townhouse which has a lattice work of wrought iron railing
up the entrance steps and along the front. To the right of the A. D. A.
is #32 which houses "Seitz Upholster." The trolley which comes
into view travels on 17th & 19th Streets.
P.2298.123
Third Street west side from
Union to Cypress. 1883
A handsome gray building with a white awning extending to the curb houses
"Jn. Ruppman Merchant Tailor." #324 on Third St, a handsome red
brick townhouse held "E. Burthey Manufacturer Chocolate Cream Drops
French Candy. Two doors away is "R. Woods Wine & Liquors."
The #9 trolley traveling on Second and Third Streets heads for Frankford.
P.2298.124
Friends Meeting, Southwest
Cor. Sixth and Noble Streets. 1883
One has a straight-on view here of the high red brick wall that surrounds
the Friends complex. The many trees in its courtyard are in full leaf, obscuring
the edifice. Trolley tracks are visible on Sixth Street. A single telegraph
pole is curbside. There are eight adult figures in this tranquil scene.
P.2298.125
Southeast corner Sixteenth
Street and Girard Ave 1883
Two trolleys come into view in this most elegant neighborhood. The #3 travels
between Fairmount Park and Germantown on Girard Ave. It is passing in front
of two large elegant buildings which are double townhouses. 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.
P.2298.126
Northeast corner of Fifth and
South Streets, Torn down 1883, Store on Corner 1883
A three storey gray building is the focus of this scene. It has a second
storey balcony. At street level the front yard is enclosed by a green picket
fence. A cabinet maker might be housed here. To the left is a wood fence
with theater posters on it and a sign "Brink & Black, 513, Sign
& Carriage Painters." There are two wagons behind the fence, presumably
being painted. To the right of the gray building is a "Photographer"
who has displayed numerous photos (cartes de visite) in front. A trolley
travels on Fifth and Sixth Streets between Kensington and Frankford. The
handsome red brick building to the far left houses an unnamed undertaker.
All trees in the scene are leafless.
P.2298.127
Northeast corner of Twelfth
and Spruce Street, Torn down 1886 1883
There is a mix of architectural styles in this scene. A low, two storey
wooden building occupies the corner lot. Segars are sold from it. To the
right are two 3 1/2 storey townhouses with wrought iron railing on either
side of the staircase. To the left on 12th Street, #265 houses "De
Saville Painting, Glazing, Signs." Two doors to the left is "J.
F. Land Carpenter & Builder." Housed in the same building is "Wood
& Co. Stoves." Several stoves are displayed curbside. Two trolleys
are in this scene. One travels along 12th and 16th Streets; the other, Spruce
and Pine Streets. Ten adult pedestrians are visible.
P.2298.128
Southwest corner Seventh and
Norris Street 1883
This is almost a rural scene. Twin Red brick townhouses with wooden buildings
attached in the back in the New England style sit in a fenced in corner
property. A man looks out over the fence. The fence sports painted ads:
"The Press, The Best and Largest Newspaper." Also, "Occidental
Cures." In front of the townhouses on 7th St. is a pump and water trough.
There is a horse and open wagon carrying two barrels. There are five pedestrians.
The trees in the scene are leafless.
P.2298.129
Southeast corner Fifteenth
and Callowhill Sts. 1883
This is entirely a industrial neighborhood. To the left in the largest building
is the T. S. Johnson Tool & Machine Works. Next right is Ford &
Kendig Plumbers Gas Fitters Supplies. The next smaller building is owned
by W. Miller, who serves wine and lager beer. He is neighbor to a barber
who has a barber pole at curbside. On the corner is a low building which
also sells lager beer. Around the corner and to the far right of the scene
is a blacksmith and horse Stable (?). Two trolleys enter the scene from
opposite directions. One is owned by People Line and travels to Fairmount.
The other travels on 13th and 15th Sts. A blue wagon holds bulky merchandise.
There are eight pedestrians in this scene.
P.2298.130
Skating Rink, Chestnut St.
west of 23rd St., 1884
This is an interesting airborne perspective of Chestnut St showing the double
trolley tracks with trolleys on them. One sees the ends of the buildings
on that street. The skating rink is a large red brick building, surrounded
by a lumber yard. Next to that is the L. Power Wood Working business. Left,
across the street on the corner is an unidentified tavern. The #20 trolley
has Fairmount Park as its destination. There are several pedestrians in
this scene.
P.2298.131
S. E. Cor. Franklin & Girard
Avenue, 1884
In this scene Girard Ave. is divided by a one-storey wooden building which
appears to be a market shed. The upper storeys of red brick buildings can
be seen behind it. They house these buisinesses: A. L. Flue, Excelsior Range
(which also advertised heaters) and A. W. Paulsworth, Flour; The side of
the largest building holds advetisements for National Horse Shoe and Smiths
Pat. Milk Cans. On the corner, facing both Franklin and Girard, are one
storey wooden buildings housing: Goodenough and Seeley (which had a horseshoe
depicted in the sign); Thomas Miller which business is not identified, housed
in #714; and Tamous [sic] a restaurant selling oysters and "fine stew
15 cents." A #2 trolley is at the right margin, traveling along Franklin
Street. The words "Richmond" and "North Penn" are painted
on its side. Two trolleys travel on Girard Ave. One bears both numbers 2
and 4 and the words "Girard Ave" and "Park." In the
background is the steeple of an unidentified church.
P 2298.132
Dallett's old Soap Manufactory,
Northeast corner Tenth and Callowhill Streets 1884
An interesting and attractive white building, possible an octagon, shows
three sides. It has "Soap & Candle Manufactory" painted on
it. Benches are on either side of the front door. Fanlights are over the
two doors which are visible.The side of the building facing Tenth St. also
houses Lyons Stoves & Ranges. Numerous sample stoves stand curbside
under a protective awning. Klinger Brewery is farther along Tenth Street
and in the other direction, along Callowhill Street at # 923, is a store
selling segars. The Callowhill Street trolley is passing this building.
At the left margin another trolley which travels along Tenth and Eleventh
Streets, enters the scene. Under this trolley are the words "Ridge
Ave." If one looks carefully , one sees another set of trolley tracks
entering the scene from Ridge Ave. and merging with the tracks on Tenth
St. A leafless tree and gaslight complete the scene along with the three
pedestrians.
P.2298.133
Thirty-Second and Race Streets,
Residence of Hare Powell, Afterwards Residence of Spencer Miller 1884
A very grand edifice with four Greek columns reaching to the third floor
is the only edifice in this scene. This is a corner property. The home sits
in a park-like setting which is surrounded on both streets by a high stone
wall. Twelve trees in leaf are curbside. There is a break in the wall and
one can see carriage tracks entering the property. There are four adults
and one juvenile pedestrian. Two men are riding on horseback. In the lower
right corner of the scene one sees a wooden fence.
P.2298.134
Laniganville, Girard Ave. West
of 37th St.,1884
The Girard Ave. trolley crosses the lower margin of this country scene.
It travels to Memorial Hall. Two parallel roads travel vertically. At the
left is 37th Street which appears to be a raised dirt road. The parallel
road is the two-track railroad which a train advancing toward the viewer.
It has just come under a railroad bridge in the distant and a train is traveling
on that as well, heading in the direction of the Zoological garden at the
left margin. Telegraph poles are strung out along this railroad track. A
cluster of dwellings on either side of the railroad tracks comprise Laniganville.
P.2298.135
N.E. Corner 12th & Spring
Garden St., 1884 1884 12th & Springarden Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church is in the center of this scene. In front of it
is a one-storey market building (shed) dividing Springarden Street. Trolley
tracks run on either side of the market and are carrying trolleys each,
one labeled "Union Line." A trolley marked "12 & 16"
is visible on 12th Street. Just off the corner is an attractive 3 1/2 storey
building labeled "Hotel." To its left, facing 12th Street are
one storey constructions. Leamy's sells "Segars Imported Key West."
Next to that "Day & Weekly Papers" are sold. "Blank Books
Stationery" are sold at the adjoining business. There are very few
human figures in this city scene.
P.2298.136
First Old Presbyterian Church,
East side of Seventh Street, A few doors below Bainbridge formerly Shippen
Street 1884
Almost all the human figures in this scene appear to be African- American.
One is a man selling vegetables (?) from his one-horse cart. At the corner
is a three-storey building with the sign "Cheap John" over the
open door. Next is the red brick church. It sits behind a high wrought iron
fence which is damaged. The church appears to be closed, the first floor
window's shutters closed as are the shutters of the side window on the second
floor. Two headstones are visible in the small cemetery beside the church.
The adjacent building sells lager beer. The Union Line trolley #3 is headed
for the Navy Yard.
P.2298.137
Brown St. Above 4th, 1884,
North Side Three Doors West of Fourth 1884
Three red brick buildings are viewed from the opposite side of Brown St.
To the left is a five-storey red brick building with an entrance large enough
for carriages. A carriage and horse are lightly sketched inside. This is
a livery stable. Next right is a red brick building of smaller dimensions.
It is the 3 1/2 story Zoar M. E. Church. The stone above the third floor
is inscribed: "Zoar M. E. Church, Founded 1791, Rebuilt 1838."
The building carries a For Sale sign over the green front door. This was
an African-American congregation. The church sits behind a low wrought iron
fence. Next right is a substantial three story red brick building housing
C. W. Kramer's Light Carriage & Wagons. A workman in an apron stands
at the door. There are three pedestrians; a gas lamp curbside; and several
bare trees both in the churchyard and at the curb.
This scene is especially pleasing because of the rich coloring of the red
buildings.
P.2298.138
N. W. Cor. 11th & Girard
St., 1885
On view is a row of four double townhouses, four and a half storys high.
The simple front plots are protected by low ornate wrought iron fencing.
Identical wrought iron railings divide the front steps. To the right the
No.2 trolley enters the scene; it travels on Tenth & Eleventh Streets.
A closed carriage is at the opposite margin. It has just discharged a visitor
to one of the townhouses. A gas lamp is at the curner curbside. The trees
are bare. There are several pedestrians in this very elegant neighborhood.
P.2298.139
S. W. Corner 11th & Market
St., 1885
Numerous businesses are depicted in this scene of Market Street. Beginning
at the left is P. R. Hansbury Co. which sold "Fine Parlor & Chamber
Suits" of furniture. Also sold were mattresses and bedding. In the
next building were sold Glass and Window Glass; Harnesses and Saddles; and
Drugs. A mortar and pestle are painted over the door. An "Umbrella
Manufactory" is next. Waterman Celebrated Bitters are sold in J. W.
Ramson's store. Bates Furniture Wareroom is housed in #1108. Klein Brothers
sold Fine Clothing. Seed, Implements and Grass Seed were in the next building
to the right. Then came Dickerson's Heaters, Stoves and Ranges. This was
followed by Boughton Wood Carpenter. The Great Atlantic Tea Company, Import
and Retail, followed. Forest and Ely sold seeds and grass seed from #1122.
Last, Aaron's sold Men's Clothing. A Market Street trolley, destination
West Philadelphia, is in view. A trolley that travelled on Tenth and Eleventh
Streets is to the left. Several business wagons are tied up curbside. There
are several pedestrians.
P.2298.140
Unitarian Church, Northeast
corner Tenth and Locust Streets, Torn down 1885 1885
Unique. This is an interior view. One faces the balcony and organ from the
center aisle. The windows are of stained glass in two colors, red and green.
There is a small modest chandelier. The walls are tan with a border at the
lower edge. There is a center aisle painted or carpeted in green w/red stripes.There
are two side aisles. The plain ceiling is white. There are no human figures
in the scene.
P.2298.141
Orthopaedic Hospital, N.
W. Cor. 17th & Summer St., 1886 1887
Unique. This is a black and white watercolor. The hospital is a very handsome
three story building on the corner. There are small coniferous trees in
the small front yard which is enclosed by a low ornate wrought iron fence.
The trolley to the right runs on Seventeenth and Nineteenth Streets. Its
destination is Filbert Street. There are seven pedestrians, one of whom
is a juvenile. There is a penciled note under the picture: "Rebuilt
1887."
P.2298.142
Interior, St. Davids Church,
Radnor A.D. 1715 1890
The very plain interior, viewed from the center aisle, is relieved by the
red carpeting w/small figure. Sconces are along the walls between the windows.
The windows all have shades. The small pulpit has "IHS" on the
front of it. The door to the right is open and gives a view to the outside.
P.2298.143
House Where Jefferson Wrote
The Declaration of Independence, S. W. Cor 7th & Market St., 1776
1889
The handsome red brick building is 3 1/2 storys tall. The backyard is protected
by a high wooden fence. The tree behind the fence is in full leaf. There
is an African-American news-boy (?) on the sidewalk and four pedestrians.
Several hitching posts are curbside as is a carriage stone.
P.2298.144
Town Hall and Market sheds
intersection of Second and Coats Sts., Northern Liberties, 1806, 1883
This is an open street scene with Patterson's Church facing on Second Street
which is divided by a brick market shed. There is a weathervane atop the
shed. In addition to the street light (gas) there are numerous hitching
posts. A work wagon is leaving the scene to the right. There are three male
pedestrians. The trunks of the sapling trees in leaf at curbside are protected
by green boxes.
P.2298.145
South Side Chestnut St. from
Carpenters Court to 4th St. 1809, 1883
Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. There are several brown wooden buildings
in this scene. One appears to be a residence. Neest is a stable (?), a large
barn (?) and another residence (?). In the barnyard behind the wooden fence
is a large mount of an unknown substance. In the street a stagecoach comes
into view. There are 15 figures in the scene: a young boy, an African-American
carrying a bundle under each arm, four women, and nine men. The scene is
reminiscent of a western fort.
P.2298.146
South Side Chestnut St. From
3rd to Husdons Alley 1809, 1883
Unique. This is a row of unidentified red brick buildings. The one at the
corner and the next two appear to have show windows for businesses. Next
are five identical 3 1/2 story townhouses. At the left margin is a covered
wagon. To the right is a passenger carriage with folded hood. There are
12 pedestrians, male and female, and an African-American man wearing an
apron pushing a wheelbarrow with a crate or wooden box on it. The buildings
in the scene are identified by number under the bottom margin as: 96, 98,
100, 102, 104, 106, 108 and 110.
P.2298.147
a. The Dwelling and Counting
House of Stephen Girard As It Appeared At the Time of his Death Dec.
26, 1831.
b. Ground Plan 1888 Water St., Philadelphia, Pa.
This is a simple rendering of a 4 1/2 story townhouse, red brick, and the
adjacent two storey business building. Almost all shutters above the first
floor are closed. There is no activity in the screen, nor any human figures.
It is a static scene.
The ground plan gives the dimensions of the front of the two buildings and
the alley-way (8 feet). It identifies the three walls around the garden
to the rear of the buildings, the beach and Girards Wharf on the Delaware
River.
P.2298.148a & b
The Old Tabernacle or Assembly
Church Ranstead Court Philad. The First Sancituary [sic] of the Tabernacle
Presbyterian Church. Erected A. D. 1804-06 in this building occured the
Historic Division of the Presbyterian Church into The Old School, and New
School. A. D. 1837. Undated
Ranstead Court, Philadelphia, Pa. A single massive red brick building is
the focus of this scene. No neighboring buildings or landscape are depicted.
One of the front doors is open and there are seven human figures in the
scene approaching the church. Two gravestones are upright at either side
of the door. There are nine gravestones on the ground in a row on the front
lawn. There is a gravel path leading to the church and around the church.
Several small trees or shrubs are on the path and along the church wall.
Under the title is also written: Afterwards site of Eastern Market. The
Eastern Market demolished 1893 for the Bourse.
P.2298.149
SEDGELEY. On the Schuylkill
River. Sear of Wm. Cramond. Afterwards of James C. Fisher. Latrobe was the
architect. The House was burned some years ago. The grounds now form the
northern part of Fairmount Park. Afterwards the property of F. J. Dreer
and by him deeded for park purposes. 1856. 1888
This scene features a 2 1/2 storey tan home with porticos on both sides
of the house. Each corner features an open tower-like structure reaching
to the second floor. The tan building which has a red roof is sited on landscaped
grounds on a rise above the river which is to the left. A solitary male
figure sits on a bench on the lawn. A gravel path surrounds the house. The
trees are in full leaf and include a weeping willow.
P.2298.150
Interior of Phila. Library,
Fifth and Library Streets 1878
There are three levels on view in this scene-the street level, a balcony
to the right, and above that a balcony that goes around the entire room.
Every level is completely surrounded by bookcases, full from floor to ceiling.
The cases are protected by leaded glass doors. The floor is wooden. The
check-out desk is to the right and has a green curtain installed to give
privacy at counter level. A lamp stands on the counter. To the left is a
free-standing display case. Several framed paintings and busts are in the
library. Only three chairs are on view in the large room and no tables are
visible for use of the library's patrons. Sixteen adult figures are in the
scene. This is a very detailed picture of a popular Philadelphia institution.
P.2298.151
Philadelphia Dispensary
Founded MDCCLXXXVI 1882
Fifth or Sixth St., Philadelphia, Pa. The two storey red brick building
is viewed from the opposite side of the street. It has a grand white entrance
with marble steps and wrought iron railings. The name "Philad. Dispensary
Founded MDCCLXXXVI" is across the front above the second floor. To
the right in the adjacent brick building is the office of C. Shapley, Attorney
at Law. Next right are two red brick buildings, one of which has a display
window. To the left of the dispensary is a very grand gray building with
a portico above the street level. A horse trolley which has Kensington as
its destination is passing. There are about 15 adult figures in view.
P. 8730.1
Episcopal Rooms, 708 Walnut
St., 1870 1882
This is a static view of six identical 3 1/2 story townhomes. 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 fan lights and side lights
to each doorway. Most windows have green shutters; however, some are white.
Trolley tracks are installed. There are seven adult figures in the scene.
P.8730.2
The Old Academy, Erected
1749, West side of Fourth St. below Arch, "The College of Philada."
1753
"The University" 1779, Undated
The Old Academy, enclosed by a high red brick wall, is a 2 1/2 story gray
building with a small steeple sporting a weathervane. The wall also encloses
a smaller gray building to the left. To the right is a 3 1/2 story red brick
building (or three row buildings), not identified, facing on the alley adjacent
to the wall. Three men in stockings, britches and tricorn hats (Colonial
garb) pass by. There are also a woman and child. A black man to the left
pushes a loaded wheelbarrow. A horse and carriage with folded hood pass
by. The trees are in full leaf.
P.8730.3
HORACE BINNEY, 241 245
South 4th St. Undated
This is a static scene of five handsome 3 1/2 story townhouses all but two
of which are separated by good sized yards (gardens?). The yards are walled
in and have their own entry doors. The house to the left is on the corner
with Willings Alley. It has a side door with fan light and steps. The front
doors all have fan lights and side lights. Trolley tracks are installed
on Fourth Street.
Properties are identified as owned by:
Joseph R. Ingersoll, 231 South 4th St. (To the left across Willing's Alley
and not visible); Com D. Conner U.S. N., 247 249 South 4th St.; John Sergeant,
251 253 So. 4th. St.
P.8730.4
2nd below Chestnut St.
Undated
To the left is the 3 1/2 story tan City Tavern with its metal awning stretched
out to the curb. Numerous soldiers in Colonial army uniform stand outside.
To the right across the narrow alley amd stretching to the next alley is
a high wooden fence enclosing a wooded plot. Next is a red brick three-storey
townhome. The housewife is on the sidewalk talking to a man pushing a green
wheelbarrow. Three hitching posts are on the other side of the street. A
horse and wagon enter the scene from the alley as a woman with her shopping
basket passes. Copied from copy in Bement Collection by J. M. K. 1896.
Compare with P. 8933.2
P.8933.1
Bank of Pennsylvania, 2nd
below Chestnut Undated
The large white structure features broad steps across the front leading
to a pillared porch. There is a cupola. The building sits on a plot of ground
with very narrow streets (alley?) to each side. Across the alley to the
left stands the City Tavern. To the right is a 3-storey town house with
the housewife at her dutch door. There are several adult figures in the
scene and a child. In addition, there is also a closed carriage with horse.
Copied from copy in Bement Collection by J. M. K. 1896.
Compare with P.8933.1
P.8933.2
St. James Church, Seventh
Above Market St., 1858 Undated
Seventh St., Commerce St., Philadelphia, Pa. The two-storey tan edifice
faces Seventh St. on the corner of Commerce St. It is surrounded by a low
wrought iron fence. Several leafless trees are curbside. To the right across
Commerce Street is a red brick building which awning advertises "J.
Human Boots Shoes." "Segars" and "Tobacco" are
sold in the adjacent store. Entering the scene from the left is the Union
trolley drawn by two horses. There is a street light at the corner. There
are six adult figures present. Copied from copy in Bement Collection by
J. M. K. 1896.
P.8933.3
S. E. Corner Chestnut &
Seventh St., 1851 No. 2 Undated
This watercolor is in grey and white tones only. It features the five storey
building housing P. T. Barnum's Museum and C. D. Walker Pianos. The United
States flag flies from the building. Two posters advertise Barnum's "Living
Skeleton," the fat lady and a seal. At sidewalk level, two sandwich
boards also advertise the museum. There is an attractive 2 1/2 storey townhome
to the left of the museum with a walled yard between them. There are about
20 adult figures on the sidewalk. Copied from copy in Bement Collection,
by J. M. K. 1896
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North Side Chestnut Between
Seventh & Eight Street, 1851 No. 2 Undated
This watercolor is in grey and white tones only. To the left is #231, D.
A. Warden's shop selling pianos and melodeons. Next right is Mr. Moore's
store selling "Fancy Staionary" [sic]. Next right is the Masonic
Temple, Rebuilt 1855, which stands a bit behind the stores facing the sidewalk.
The building has gothic windows and quatrefoil designs. Next right is A.
Hildebrant's basket business. Next is the Washington House, a five-storey
building. This is adjacent to a building bearing the names of A. F. Class
and Tyndale & Mitchell, which businesses are not identified. The address
is #219. Two street lamps stand curbside in front of the temple. There are
ten pedestrians in the scene.
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No. 15 South 4th St., 1831
Undated
This watercolor is in grey and white tones only. The view is exclusively
that of the full front of the Indian Queen Hotel. "Horatio Ware"
is displayed over the entrance. This is a 3 1/2 storey building with a sky
light installed on the roof. Three men and a woman with two children, one
of whom has a dog on a leash are on the sidewalk. There is also an African-American
man with a wheel barrow. Inside the hotel a man can be seen reading a newspaper.
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