Details
Creator Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer.
Title Market Sq[uare] from under Eberle's kitchen window. [Germantown] [graphic].
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1885
Date April 20, 1885
Physical Description 1 photograph: glass negative; 4 x 5 in.
Description Glass negative showing Market Square surrounded by a low metal fence, a brick sidewalk, and stately buildings. The park contains various trees and other foliage, with the Civil War monument in the center. The Market Square monument, built in 1883, commemorates the contributions of soldiers to the Civil War. Designed as a Union soldier, it rests on a pedestal made from granite taken from Devil’s Den, Gettysburg. The fence surrounding the monument was constructed from old musket barrels and bayonets. Cannons used during the war stand beside the monument. First called The Green, Market Square was established from land originally owned by James De la Plaine as early as 1703. As a center of community activity, Market Square contained not only market stalls but also the prison and stocks. Samuel B. Morris planted many of the Square’s original trees. Prominent buildings situated around the Square include the Deshler-Morris House, the German Reformed Church, and the Fromberger-Harkness House.
Notes Photographer remarks: A little overtimed.
Time: 9:15
Light: Strong sun.
Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris.
Edited.
Subject Monuments & memorials -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Philadelphia artists.
Geographic subject Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Market Square (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Genre Glass negatives.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.550]
Accession number P.9895.550