Details
Creator Graham, A. W., engraver.
Contributor Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887, architect.
Title Girard College for orphans at Philadelphia, Penn. [graphic] / Designed and executed by Thomas U. Walter Archt. ; Engraved by A.W. Graham.
Publisher Philadelphia : [publisher not identified]
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1840 or 1847
Date [ca. 1840 or 1847]
Physical Description 1 print : engraving ; sheet 49 x 30 cm (19.5 x 11.5 in.)
Description Exterior view of Girard College constructed 1833 to 1847 after the designs of Thomas Ustrick Walter at 1201-1211 West College Avenue, Philadelphia. In the center, shows Founders Hall designed in the Greek-Revival style with columns and a pediment. Two outbuildings flank either side of the Hall. A number of boys walk on the school grounds. Outside the walled campus, pedestrians walk along the sidewalk. Horse-drawn carriages travel down the street. Girard College was established through a bequest from Stephen Girard, a Philadelphia financier and philanthropist, for the creation of a school for poor, white, orphaned boys. The outbuildings, originally named Building 1 through 4, were used as student dormitories and residences for the president and teacher. In 1927, the buildings were renamed, Allen Hall, Bordeaux Hall, Mariner Hall, and Merchant Hall.
Is referenced by See Snyder, Mirror of America 376
See Snyder, Mirror of America 379
Notes Title and date from duplicate copies in Library Company collection.
Trimmed and lacking title and imprint.
Gift of David Doret.
See related copies: **Ph Pr - Education - Girard [5225.F.7; 5225.F.11].
Subject Girard College -- Buildings.
Boys -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Carriages & coaches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Orphans -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Pedestrians -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Schools -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject College Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West -- 1201-1211.
Genre Engravings -- 1830-1840.
Associated name Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887, architect.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *Doret and Mitchell Collection – Prints [P.2019.64.39]
Accession number P.2019.64.39