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Creator Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title Swaim's Laboratory and Baths
Date ca. 1916
Notes Shows commercial buildings on the corner of Seventh and Sansom Streets. Shops are on the first floor and pedestrians stand on the corner.
The venerable buildings yet standing (in 1916) at the northeastern corner of Seventh and Sansom Streets, were erected nearly a century ago by William Swaim for the manufacture of his once famous "Panacea." In connection with them he established a bathing establishment, a long popular predecessor of the modern Turkish baths of the city. These structures are upon ground once part of the gardens in the rear of the Waln Mansion upon Chestnut street. At one time a tavern was located here. A variety of small industries, offices and stores give the old group an air of some remaining activity. When passing, please note the picturesque little fruit store at the corner.
Taylor Catalog Number: 79
Is part of Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier Taylor - Case 7-15 [2717.F]
Call number Taylor - Case 7-15 [2717.F]
Image file Taylor-7-15.tif