[Library Company of Philadelphia, north west corner of Juniper and Locust Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic].
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PicturePublication details: Philadelphia, [ca. 1887]; PA. Philadelphia. Description: 1 photograph: albumen; sheet 17 x 24 cm. (6.75 x 9.5 in.)Notes: Originally part of an album of 94 views photographed by Robert Newell circa 1860-1890 entitled "Old Landmarks.".Local Notes: Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited;Gift of S. Marguerite Brenner;
Cataloging and digitization made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.Local Added Entry - Personal Name: Furness, Frank, 1839-1912, architect;
Furness, Frank, 1839-1912, architect.Imprint: PA. Philadelphia. 1887.Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Exterior view showing the Library Company of Philadelphia building built 1879-1880 after the designs of Frank Furness at the northwest corner of Juniper and Locust streets (i.e, 1300 block of Locust). Also shows surrounding buildings, a fire hydrant, and the tower of City Hall under construction (constructed 1884-1896). Juniper and Locust Street building was erected as the in-town, centrally located main lending branch of the Library Company established in 1731.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Material | Library Company of Philadelphia Graphic Arts Department | Graphic Arts - Philadelphia Artists, Photographers, Printers, and Publishers | photo - Newell [P.9060.24b] | Available | 131058 |
Originally part of an album of 94 views photographed by Robert Newell circa 1860-1890 entitled "Old Landmarks."
Exterior view showing the Library Company of Philadelphia building built 1879-1880 after the designs of Frank Furness at the northwest corner of Juniper and Locust streets (i.e, 1300 block of Locust). Also shows surrounding buildings, a fire hydrant, and the tower of City Hall under construction (constructed 1884-1896). Juniper and Locust Street building was erected as the in-town, centrally located main lending branch of the Library Company established in 1731.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Gift of S. Marguerite Brenner.
Cataloging and digitization made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom (PW-285234-22), 2023-2025.