Details
Creator Burns, Frank, 1844-1913, artist.
Contributor Welcke, Robert A., printer.
Burns, Chas. M. 1838-1922, architect.
Printer Comstock, William T., copyright holder.
Title Residence for J. Monroe Shellenberger esq., Doylestown, Penna. [graphic] / F. Burns, del., April 8, 1886; Chas. M. Burns, Jr., architect, 717 Walnut St., Philada.
Publisher New York : Robert A. Welke [sic], photo-lith, 178 William St
Publisher N.Y. New York. 1886
Date 1886
Physical Description 1 print : tinted photolithograph ; sheet 8 x 36 cm (11 x 14.25 in.)
Description Architectural print showing the Queen Anne-Eastlake-style residence built for the notorious Doylestown attorney in 1887 after the designs of Charles Marquedent Burns on East Court Street. Residence, later known as Windemere, contains towers, Gothic windows, a gable roof, and covered porch. Print also shows landscaped lawns. In 1890, the former district-attorney and member of several boards was convicted of forgery and sentenced to Eastern State Penitentiary. The following year, his residence was sold to Dr. George C. Wheeler of Philadelphia.
Notes Title from item.
Publication date from copyright statement: Copyright, 1886 W. T. Comstock.
Possibly published in 1886 edition of Architecture and building (New York: W. T. Comstock, 1882-1899).
Gift of David Doret.
Biographical / historical note Frank Burns, brother of architect Charles M. Burn, worked as a City of Philadelphia Bureau of Surveys draftsman from 1892 until 1912.
Subject Shellenberger, J. Monroe, 1849-1926 -- Homes and haunts.
Dwellings -- Pennsylvania -- Doylestown.
Geographic subject Court Street (Doylestown, Pa.) -- East.
Genre Architectural drawings -- 1880-1890.
Photolithographs -- 1880-1890.
Associated name Burns, Chas. M. (Charles M.) 1838-1922, architect.
Printer Comstock, William T., copyright holder.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *GC - Residences [P.2010.21.3]
Accession number P.2010.21.3