philadelphia

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting House, 100 East Mermaid Lane, Philadelph...

Significance: The design of Chestnut Hill Meeting House was innovative in ways that reflected changes in Quaker faith and practice indicative of the modern era in Friends' history. The meeting house was built i... More

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting House, 100 East Mermaid Lane, Philadelph...

Significance: The design of Chestnut Hill Meeting House was innovative in ways that reflected changes in Quaker faith and practice indicative of the modern era in Friends' history. The meeting house was built i... More

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting House, 100 East Mermaid Lane, Philadelph...

Significance: The design of Chestnut Hill Meeting House was innovative in ways that reflected changes in Quaker faith and practice indicative of the modern era in Friends' history. The meeting house was built i... More

Philadelphia Fire Department, Engine Company No. 8, 826-828 New Market...

Survey number: HABS PA-1459 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A sailor's song - Public domain music sheet scan

Welcome pretty primrose [and] I heard a wee bird singing

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Structure Shop, L...

Survey number: HAER PA-387-P Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philadelphia Saving Fund Society, 700 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Phi...

Survey number: HABS PA-1462 Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

312 South Front Street (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-1950 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Viola barcarolle - Public domain American sheet music, 1880

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Significance: Philadelphia's Laurel Hill Cemetery constitutes the second major rural cemetery in the United States. Begun in 1836, it is the earliest known work of John Notman, an important nineteenth-century a... More

Iva's waltz - Public domain American sheet music, 1884

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

William Stiles House, 310 Cypress Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia C...

Survey number: HABS PA-1371 Public domain photograph of Victorian style building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Camp song, why, soldiers, why? - American Civil War sheet music

Music associated with the Union side

Thomas Armat House, 5450 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia...

Survey number: HABS PA-1671 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Passmore Williamson, in Moyamensing Prison for alledged contempt of co...

An unusual informal portrait of the secretary of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society, seated in a prison cell. Williamson was sentenced on July 22, 1855, to imprisonment for his "false return" (i.e., evasive tes... More

[Ed Andrews, Philadelphia Quakers, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Goodwin & Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

33 1/2 Catharine Street (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Name changed from Catherine Street to Catharine Street, the correct spelling. The original drawings contain the incorrect spelling, Catherine Street. Significance: The house was one of the remaining frame house... More

Henry Clay / Ino. Neagle, pinxit, 1843 ; engraved by John Sartain from...

A formal campaign portrait of Whig presidential candidate Henry Clay, after the painting by John Neagle done at Ashland, Clay's estate in Kentucky. As this print's legend states, the original was painted "by th... More

Boathouse Row, East River Drive, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-1650 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 87000821

Boathouse Row, East River Drive, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-1650 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 87000821

Boathouse Row, East River Drive, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-1650 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 87000821

Strawberry Mansion Bridge, Ford Road & East River Drive, Philadelphia,...

See also HAER PA-92 for additional documentation. Includes photographs & written data. Survey number: HABS PA-1669 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 72001151

John Coltrane House, 1511 North Thirty-third Street, Philadelphia, Phi...

Significance: It has cultural significance as the long-time residence of John W. Coltrane, the groundbreaking and innovative African-American jazz musician (1926-1967). Additionally, the building is a superlati... More

The Cliffs, Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-185 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 72001151

The Cliffs, Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-185 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 72001151

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the third : This ticket entit...

Not in Evans; imprint based on Evans 15194. LC copy is no. 11[?]m1[?]96, signed by G. Campbell. At lower left corner: "H." Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

St. Mark's Church (Episcopal), 1625 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Phila...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

John & James Dobson Carpet Mill (West Parcel), Building No. 18, 4041-4...

Significance: Building 18 was built in 1919, the first and only mill building to use nationally known architects to depart significantly from the construction techniques established in the earlier structures. E... More

John Hall House, 327 South Third Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co...

Survey number: HABS PA-1331 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

North Front Street Area Study, 2-66 North Front Street (Commercial Bui...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a commercial or residential multi-story building, condominium, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Weccacoe Engine Company No. 9, 117-121 Queen Street, Philadelphia, Phi...

Survey number: HABS PA-1610 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pancoast-Lewis-Wharton House, 336 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philade...

Significance: It is a Philadelphia row house with fine interior details. It has been the home of several distinguished citizens during its more than 170 years of active use. Survey number: HABS PA-1083 Buildi... More

Pancoast-Lewis-Wharton House, 336 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Philade...

Significance: It is a Philadelphia row house with fine interior details. It has been the home of several distinguished citizens during its more than 170 years of active use. Survey number: HABS PA-1083 Buildi... More

Daniel F. Waters Germantown Dye Works, Building B, 37-55 East Wister S...

Significance: Building B is significant because it served as the office of the Germantown Dye Works, and is one of the earlier structures on the site. Survey number: HAER PA-213-B Building/structure dates: 18... More

Eckert-Tarrant House, 38 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia ...

Name changed from Catherine Street to Catharine Street, the correct spelling Survey number: HABS PA-1554

View of the ground and buildings, International Exhibition, 1876, Fair...

Bird's-eye view of buildings and grounds of the International Exhibition, Philadelphia, Pa. G4596 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyrighted by Lineaweaver & Wallace, 1876. Library has two impressions. Second impressi... More

Naval Hospital Philadelphia, Galley & Mess Hall, South side of Myers R...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Compton, Meadowbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Significance: Compton was a summer home of the Morris family, who have long been associated with the Philadelphia society. The building, designed by the well-known architect, Theophilus Parsons Chandler, Jr., i... More

Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 40, South of Tacony Street between Bri...

Significance: Established in 1816, the Frankford Arsenal served for three decades as a depot for the storage and repair of arms, accoutrements, and ammunition for the United States Army. From 1849 to 1976, the... More

Philadelphia. From fair mount looking down the river Schuylkill

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Hill.

[Deep Bottom, Virginia, vicinity. Transport Linda of Philadelphia and...

Photographs of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy -- the Federal Navy, 1861-1865.

Cedar Grove, Landsdowne Drive, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Significance: Between 1748-1750 Elizabeth Coates Paschall built Cedar Grove near her father's farm in Frankford, an area northeast of Philadelphia. Designed to serve as a modest summer retreat, the house was gr... More

Young may queen, The; March - Public domain American sheet music, 1885

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

206 St. James Street (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-5195 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Wissahickon Creek Viaduct, Spanning W...

Significance: The Wissahickon Creek Viaduct marks the beginning of a resurgence in major stone arch bridge construction on American railroads after the panic of 1873. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More

Arcade Building, Fifteenth & Market Streets, Philadelphia, Philadelphi...

Survey number: HABS PA-1493 Public domain photograph of shopping center, department store building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of shopping cent... More

Fort Mifflin, Hospital, Mud Island, Marine & Penrose Ferry Roads, Phil...

Significance: Built ca. 1819, the hospital was located outside of the fort but shared characteristics with structures inside the fort. In 1837, it was converted to a mess house. Unprocessed Field note material... More

Boyd schottisch - Public domain American sheet music

For piano

[Chief Bender, Philadelphia Athletics, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

[Nicholls, Philadelphia Athletics, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. "Nichols"- -caption on card. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

[Boardwalk Brown, Philadelphia Athletics, baseball card portrait]

Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.

Eight-year-old, Jennie Camillo, lives in West Maniyunk, Pennsylvania (...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 66, North of Benet Road & east of Walb...

Significance: This small magazine is peripherally associated with the development and testing of ammunition and arms at Frankford Arsenal, the U.S. Army's principal manufacturer of small arms ammunition. Surve... More

Norris-Cadwalader House, 240 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Philad...

Survey number: HABS PA-1352 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

Lincoln Highway, Running from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, Fallsington,...

Significance: The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental automobile route linking the east and west coasts of the United States. As designated by the Lincoln Highway Association in 1913, the highway wa... More

246 South Eighth Street (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Significance: This rowhouse is a non-contributing structure just within the boundary of the Society Hill Historic Distict. Research disclosed no historic significance. Any architectural significance has been co... More

Twelfth Street Meeting House, 20 South Twelfth Street, Philadelphia, P...

Significance: Typical of early Quaker meeting houses, the Twelfth Street Meeting House reused parts of the 1755 Greater Meeting House. It was in continuous use until its dismantling in 1972 and reconstruction a... More

Twelfth Street Meeting House, 20 South Twelfth Street, Philadelphia, P...

Significance: Typical of early Quaker meeting houses, the Twelfth Street Meeting House reused parts of the 1755 Greater Meeting House. It was in continuous use until its dismantling in 1972 and reconstruction a... More

Twelfth Street Meeting House, 20 South Twelfth Street, Philadelphia, P...

Significance: Typical of early Quaker meeting houses, the Twelfth Street Meeting House reused parts of the 1755 Greater Meeting House. It was in continuous use until its dismantling in 1972 and reconstruction a... More

Twelfth Street Meeting House, 20 South Twelfth Street, Philadelphia, P...

Significance: Typical of early Quaker meeting houses, the Twelfth Street Meeting House reused parts of the 1755 Greater Meeting House. It was in continuous use until its dismantling in 1972 and reconstruction a... More

Twelfth Street Meeting House, 20 South Twelfth Street, Philadelphia, P...

Significance: Typical of early Quaker meeting houses, the Twelfth Street Meeting House reused parts of the 1755 Greater Meeting House. It was in continuous use until its dismantling in 1972 and reconstruction a... More

626 South Front Street (House), Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-1620 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Hospital Philadelphia, Obstetrics Ward, South side of Park Avenu...

Significance: Building 43, the Obstetrics Ward, dating to 1946, is part of a connected complex of six Dependent Hospital Unit buildings (40-45) constructed in 1945 and 1946 to house medical services and patient... More

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Pedestrian Suspension Bridge, Foot of...

See also HAER PA-121 for related documentation. Includes photographs. Significance: The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad's pedestrian suspension bridge was typical of short spans produced by the John A. Roebling... More

Naval Hospital Philadelphia, Commanding Officer's Quarters, South side...

Significance: Building A, constructed in 1935 to serve as living quarters for the Naval Hospital's commandant, was designed and built as an element in the original hospital complex. Building D, the residence of... More

Naval Hospital Philadelphia, Commanding Officer's Quarters, South side...

Significance: Building A, constructed in 1935 to serve as living quarters for the Naval Hospital's commandant, was designed and built as an element in the original hospital complex. Building D, the residence of... More

The New Public Buildings, Penn Square, Broad & Market Streets, Philade...

Survey number: HABS PA-1530 Building/structure dates: 1877 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1901 Subsequent Work

The New Public Buildings, Penn Square, Broad & Market Streets, Philade...

Survey number: HABS PA-1530 Building/structure dates: 1877 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1901 Subsequent Work

The New Public Buildings, Penn Square, Broad & Market Streets, Philade...

Survey number: HABS PA-1530 Building/structure dates: 1877 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1901 Subsequent Work

The New Public Buildings, Penn Square, Broad & Market Streets, Philade...

Survey number: HABS PA-1530 Building/structure dates: 1877 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1901 Subsequent Work

Teresa Lerre, 5 years old, cranberry picker. 1024 S. 9th St., Philadel...

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Mifflin, Guard House, Mud Island, Marine & Penrose Ferry Roads, P...

Significance: Built in 1815-16, the guard house displays unusual fenestration and sophisticated detailing. By 1839 it was designated as an arsenal. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN... More

Fort Mifflin, Guard House, Mud Island, Marine & Penrose Ferry Roads, P...

Significance: Built in 1815-16, the guard house displays unusual fenestration and sophisticated detailing. By 1839 it was designated as an arsenal. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN... More

Philadelphia Exchange Company, 143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, P...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philadelphia Exchange Company, 143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, P...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philadelphia Exchange Company, 143 South Third Street, Philadelphia, P...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, colonial house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Dry Dock No. 5, L...

Significance: This rectangular drydock has vertical concrete walls and a flat concrete floor formed on steel pilings. It is an example of a large WWII-era drydock built using the tremie method developed by F.R.... More

Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Dry Dock No. 5, L...

Significance: This rectangular drydock has vertical concrete walls and a flat concrete floor formed on steel pilings. It is an example of a large WWII-era drydock built using the tremie method developed by F.R.... More

Naval Base Philadelphia-Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Dry Dock No. 5, L...

Significance: This rectangular drydock has vertical concrete walls and a flat concrete floor formed on steel pilings. It is an example of a large WWII-era drydock built using the tremie method developed by F.R.... More

Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 151, East side Dearborn Street, north ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Shibe Park (Stadium), 2701 North Twenty-first Street, Philadelphia, Ph...

Significance: This structure was the first reinforced concrete stadium in the nation, and is a good example of the concept of a major stadium. Survey number: HABS PA-1738 Building/structure dates: 1908-1909 ... More

Shibe Park (Stadium), 2701 North Twenty-first Street, Philadelphia, Ph...

Significance: This structure was the first reinforced concrete stadium in the nation, and is a good example of the concept of a major stadium. Survey number: HABS PA-1738 Building/structure dates: 1908-1909 ... More

Sparks Shot Tower, 129-131 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphi...

Survey number: HABS PA-1621 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Review of the return'd veterans, Philadelphia, main stand, Broad & Mar...

Photograph shows crowd at reviewing stand. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More