Details
Creator Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer.
Contributor Hamilton, Andrew, approximately 1676-1741, architect.
Woolly, Edmund, 1695-1771, architect.
Title Back of Independence Hall from near 5[th] & Walnut Sts. [Philadelphia] [graphic].
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1887
Date April 22, 1887
Physical Description 1 photograph: glass negative; 4 x 5 in.
Description Glass negative showing Independence Hall, a multi-story building with a prominent central spire designed by Andrew Hamilton (1676-1741) and Edmund Woolly (1695-1771) at Fifth and Walnut Streets. The building is seen from a distance across a field dotted with trees. Construction on Independence Hall began in 1732 and completed in 1753. It originally housed all three branches of the Pennsylvania colonial government, as well as being host to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitutional Convention. The building went through numerous renovations and reconstructions, until in 1950 when the National Park Service restored much of the architecture and interior to its 1776 appearance. It is a part of Independence National Park and a major tourist attraction as of the 21st century.
Notes Time: 2:00
Light: Faint 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 Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Historic buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Philadelphia artists.
Geographic subject Fifth Street (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Walnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Genre Glass negatives.
Associated name Hamilton, Andrew, approximately 1676-1741, architect.
Associated name Woolly, Edmund, 1695-1771, architect.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1104]
Accession number P.9895.1104