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[The Seaman's Home, northwest corner of 2nd and Queen Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic].
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Creator
Wilson, G. Mark (George Mark), 1879-1925, photographer.
Contributor
Furness, Frank, 1839-1912, architect.
Title
[The Seaman's Home, northwest corner of 2nd and Queen Streets, Philadelphia] [graphic].
Publisher
Philadelphia
Date
ca. 1923
Physical Description
1 photographic print : gelatin silver ; 10 x 12 cm. (3.75 x 4.75 in.)
Description
View of building facade with a group of young men congregated around entrance looking at camera. Another building, perhaps a store, appears in background with groups gathered near it's entrance. Designed by architect Frank Furness, the Seaman's Home was built in 1878 at the northwest corner of Front and Queen Streets. Building began as a church for seamen and became a boys' club in the 1920s. It is also known by the names Church of the Redeemer for Seamen and their Families, Neighborhood Boy's Club, and Church of the Redeemer. Building burned 1974.
Notes
Title from photographer's manuscript note on verso.
Photographer's manuscript note on verso: It is not in England despite the decidedly English style of architecture. It is the Seamans Home. 2" and Queen Sts. Note old house in background and tell about the outpouring of young men and boys.
Duplicate: P.8513.25: same neg.
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
Subject
Church of the Redeemer for Seamen & Their Families.
Clubs -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Churches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Men -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Queen Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 101-107.
Genre
Gelatin silver prints -- 1920-1930.
Associated name
Furness, Frank, 1839-1912, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Wilson 114 [P.8513.114]
Accession number
P.8513.114
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George Mark Wilson Photograph Collection
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