Research Catalog
Stereoscopic views of commercial and industrial buildings, Philadelphia
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of commercial and industrial buildings, Philadelphia [graphic].
- Publication
- 1860?-1920?
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Brooks
- Cremer, James, 1821-1893.
- Dakin, Clarence L., 1848-
- Hurn, J. W. (John White), -1887.
- McMullin, S. (Samuel)
- Newell, R.
- Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909.
- Le Van, W. Barnet (William Barnet), 1829-
- American Stereoscopic Company. pbl
- Keystone View Company. pbl
- Webster & Albee. Artistic American scenery. 2408.
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views
- Description
- 38 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 87 x 176mm. or smaller.
- 4 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
- 1 stereograph (photomechanical print) : halftone, col. ;
- 3 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w ;
- 1 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
- Summary
- Views of businesses and manufacturing in Philadelphia, including views of products and interiors: bolt and nut screwing machine, steam stops and safety valves, a shaping machine; "the Exchange"; interior views: G. A. Schwartz toy & fancy emporium, J. E. Caldwell & Co.'s jewelry store, Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Company, Porter & Coates bookstore, Wm. F. Murphy's stationery establishment, including printing dept. and store, engines being manufactured at Baldwin Locomotive works, women in bobbin winding room of woolen mill; Japanese flag flying from building across from Continental hotel where Japanese envoy was staying (1860); Planters House; Trans-Continental Hotel; Globe Hotel; Betz Building; Dr. Jayne's building, including views of the building gutted by fire, and views of ice-covered buildings at scene of the burning of the building; First National Bank; Saving Fund Society; Press building, John Wanamakers; the Farmers Market; a view of thw "ways" used by Cramp & Sons for the U. S. Steamer Chattanooga; a view of the frigate Constitution (Old Ironsides), in sorry condition without masts and bowsprit; Reading Terminal Station; view of trains under large arched shed at a Philadelphia depot.
- Alternative Title
- American scenery.
- American scenery, Philadelphia and vicinity.
- American views, peoples' series.
- Gems of Penn'a scenery. 11.
- Penn. and Delaware Views.
- Subject
- Baldwin Locomotive Works
- Constitution (Frigate)
- Banks > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Boat & ship building > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Bookstores > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Department stores > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Fires > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Flags > Japan
- Hotels > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Ice
- Interior architecture > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Jewelry stores > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Machinery
- Markets > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Newspapers > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Office buildings > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Printing industry > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Railroad locomotive industry > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Railroad stations > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Stationery trade > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
- Schuylkill River (Pa.)
- Genre/Form
- Advertisements.
- Albumen photoprints.
- Photoprints.
- Stereographs.
- Tax stamps.
- Note
- Title devised by cataloger.
- Includes views by S. McMullin, R. Newell, J. W. Hurn and other photographers and publishers.
- Many of the views have particulars of the company or product printed on card and were probably intended as advertisements.
- Some views have tax stamps affixed.
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Cite As (note)
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 91-F363
- OCLC
- NYPG91-F363
- Title
- Stereoscopic views of commercial and industrial buildings, Philadelphia [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1860?-1920?
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
- Cite As:
- Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Brooks. PhotographerCremer, James, 1821-1893. PhotographerDakin, Clarence L., 1848- Publisher International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876. 24, 25.Hurn, J. W. (John White), -1887. PhotographerMcMullin, S. (Samuel) PhotographerNewell, R. PhotographerKilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909. PhotographerLe Van, W. Barnet (William Barnet), 1829- Associated nameAmerican Stereoscopic Company. PublisherKeystone View Company. PublisherWebster & Albee. Artistic American scenery. 2408.Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
- Added Title
- American scenery.American scenery, Philadelphia and vicinity.American views, peoples' series.Gems of Penn'a scenery. 11.Penn. and Delaware Views.
- Research Call Number
- MFY Dennis Coll 91-F363