| Creator |
M'Clees, Jas. E. (James E.), photographer. |
| Contributor |
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector. |
| Title |
Panoramic views from the steeple of Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. [graphic]. |
| Publisher |
Philadelphia |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1859 |
| Date |
1859 |
| Physical Description |
7 photographic prints: albumen on stereograph mounts; 9 x 18 cm.(3.25 x 6.75 in.) |
| Description |
Series of views looking north, northeast, northwest, east, west, southeast, and southwest from Independence Hall showing the
several blocks surrounding the historic building. Images predominately depict the 400 and 500 blocks of Library, Minor, Chestnut,
and Market Streets. Includes Howell Evans, card and fancy printer (402 Library); Military Hall, public hall and former arsenal
building (412 Library); Goldsmith's Hall, office building (420 Library); Library Company of Philadelphia (s.e. cor. 5th and
Library); Philadelphia National Bank (419-423 Chestnut); U.S. Customhouse (420 Chestnut); Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank (425-429
Chestnut); Henry J. Pepper & Son, jeweler (441 Chestnut); Wright, Smith & Co., chinaware (5 N. 5th); P. Hirst & Co., hat manufacturer
(501 Chestnut); George J. Henkels City Cabinet Wareroom (509 Chestnut); Barnes, Osterhout & Co., hats and furs (503 Market);
Smith, Williams & Co., dry goods (513 Market); Coleman & Smith, cutlery and fancy goods (521 Market); Chaffees, Stout, & Co.,
wholesale dry goods (523 Market). Also shows the steeple of Christ Church; rooftop business signage including White Hall clothiers'
sign (400 Market); the 500 block of Minor Street; the 600 block of Market Street; J.M. Maris & Co., drugs and chemical manufacturer
(711 Market); the Delaware riverfront; and partial views of Independence Square.
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| Notes |
Attributed to James E. McClees. |
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White or pale yellow paper mounts with square corners, including two with printed titles and two inscribed with the date. |
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Title supplied by cataloguer. |
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Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of views of Philadelphia. |
| Subject |
Evans, Howell |
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Henkels, Geo. J. (George J.) |
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Barnes, Osterhout & Co. |
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Chaffees, Stout, & Co. |
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Coleman & Smith. |
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Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank in the City of Philadelphia |
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Goldsmiths' Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Henry J. Pepper & Son. |
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Library Company of Philadelphia -- Buildings. |
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Military Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Philadelphia National Bank |
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P. Hirst & Co. |
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Smith, Williams & Co. |
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United States Custom House (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Wright, Smith & Co. |
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Armories -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Banks -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Dry goods stores -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Hat industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Home furnishings stores -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Jewelers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Furniture stores -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Printing industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Waterfronts -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Geographic subject |
Bank Row (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Independence Square (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Library Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 400 block. |
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Minor Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 500 block. |
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Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 400 block. |
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Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 500 block. |
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Market Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 500 block. |
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Market Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 600 block. |
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Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Pictorial works. |
| Genre |
Albumen prints -- 1850-1860. |
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Stereographs -- 1850-1860. |
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Panoramic photographs -- 1850-1860. |
| Provenance |
McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| stereo - McClees - Views [1322.F.4i; 1322.F.5d-e; 1322.F.6b; (5)1322.F.4b; (6)1322.F.20a; (8)1322.F.9i] |
| Accession number |
1322.F.4i |
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1322.F.5d |
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1322.F.5e |
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1322.F.6b |
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(5)1322.F.4b |
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(6)1322.F.20a |
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(8)1322.F.9i |
