Research Catalog

Title

Stereoscopic views of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia [graphic].

Author

Cremer, James, 1821-1893

Publication

1865?-1880?

Details

Additional Authors

• McAllister, W. Y. (William Y.)
• Schrieber & Sons. Zoological Gardens, Philadelphia. 1, 7, 14, 19.
• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Description

• 29 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 89 x 178 mm. or smaller.
• 27 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col. ;

Summary

Views of Fairmount Park: general views; bridges: Girard Avenue, the wire bridge, a covered bridge, possibly on the Wissahickon; homes with field on hill behind them train at right from across the river; Sweet Briar Mansion; views of the waterworks, including Fairmount falls and the reservoir; boats and boathouses; Sedgeley's guard house; man gardening in front of the Pavilion; gazebos; sculpture: Lincoln Monument; carousel; paths, fountains, including Iron Springs; views of the Zoo: entrance, American Elk, Zebra, the spring and Deer Paddock, Monkey House; railroad tracks.

Subject

• Animals
• Boathouses > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Bridges > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Covered bridges > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Dwellings > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Fountains > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Merry-go-rounds > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Parks > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Railroads > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Sculpture > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Waterworks > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Zoos > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
• Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
• Schuylkill River (Pa.)
• Wissahickon Creek (Pa.)

Genre/Form

• Albumen photoprints.
• Photoprints.
• Stereographs.

Note

• Many of the views are hand numbered and captioned.
• Includes the series' "Scenery in Fairmount Park," and "Zoological Gardens, Philadelphia." Negatives of zoo views by Schreiber & Sons, copyright, 1875.
• Includes 7 hand-colored views.
• One view has view of "Washington's headquarters" (Valley Forge?) mounted on verso.
• One view stamped "William Y. McAllister, Optician, Philadelphia."
• "Scenery of Fairmount Park" series is numbered: 18, 19, 24, 25, 33, 34, 42, 80, 100, 132, 142, 145, 150, 158, 162, 170, 171, 173, 176, 186, 189, 192, 195, 216, 217, 222, 226, 233, 234, 237, 242, 246, 252, 256, 257, 528, 690.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 91-F376

OCLC

NYPG91-F376

Author

Cremer, James, 1821-1893, photographer.

Title

Stereoscopic views of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia [graphic].

Imprint

1865?-1880?

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Cite As:

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Connect to:

NYPL Digital Collections

Local Subject

Hand-colored photoprints.

Added Author

McAllister, W. Y. (William Y.) Distributor

Schrieber & Sons. Zoological Gardens, Philadelphia. 1, 7, 14, 19.

Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.

Research Call Number

MFY Dennis Coll 91-F376