Part of PICRYL.com. Not developed or endorsed by the Library of Congress
Philadelphia in the olden time / D.C.

Similar

Philadelphia in the olden time / D.C.

description

Summary

Print shows a bird's-eye view of Philadelphia from across the Delaware River, with pedestrians, carriages, horse-teams, and horseback riders in the foreground, as well as a horse-powered paddleboat taxi or ferry at river's edge, on the river are many small boats and ships, and the Philadelphia cityscape and waterfront in the background, with docks, buildings, and steeples. Includes three vignettes showing "1700 The Prison at 3rd & High (Market) St.", "The State House as it was in 1735", and "Old Court House & Friends Meeting House 2nd & High (Market) Sts. 1707".

date_range

Date

01/01/1875
person

Contributors

Wade, Frederick J., printer
place

Location

create

Source

Library of Congress
copyright

Copyright info

No known restrictions on publication.

Explore more

independence hall philadelphia pa
independence hall philadelphia pa