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The First United Presbyterian Church of Germantown, Wayne Avenue above Manheim Street.
Exterior view., Sheet number: 101B03., Divided back. Post marked 1910., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Flying Horses postcards.
Depicts statue of Pegasus as two winged horses flanking the drive leading up to Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. Designed by Vincenz Bildhauer Pilz in 1863., Sheet number: 88A02., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Founders Week parade postcards.
Contains photographic postcards of Founders Week, celebrating the 225th anniversary of the founding of Philadelphia. Depicts scenes from parades held throughout the week including the Military Parade on October 5, 1908 showing U.S. Troops; the Industrial Parade on October 7, 1908 displaying products and advertisements from local companies on floats and Historical Day on October 9, 1908 showing people in costume recreating Philadelphia history., Divided backs. Azo stamp boxes with upward pointing triangles in corners., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Fountain in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.
Depicts William Rush's seven and one-half feet tall Water Nymph and Bittern fountain sculpture near the Lemon Hill (Callowhill Street) entrance to Fairmount Park. Also includes the marble Frederick Graff Memorial, commissioned in 1844 in honor of Frederick Graff, the designer of Fairmount Waterworks., Numbered 173-9 on recto., Sheet number: 86A12., Divided back. Post marked 1909., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Frankford Arsenal postcards.
Depicts a row of cannons lined up on a field near unidentified arsenal buildings. The first buildings of the Frankford Arsenal were built in 1816 as storage facilities around an open square, but the base expanded incrementally to include 281 buildings as its function included the manufacture of small arms munitions and the development of precision instruments and production line manufacturing techniques., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Frankford Ave., looking North from Dr. Guernsey's.
Depicts the 4300 block of Frankford Avenue, showing the Real Estate Trust Building, the 2nd National Bank and the Pennsylvania Railroad Station in the distance., Numbered 21 & 852 on verso., Sheet number: 156A05., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Frankford (section) postcards.
Depicts landmarks in the Frankford section of Philadelphia showing exterior views of the Free Library of Frankford; the Real Estate Trust Building on Frankford Avenue; Frankford High School and Frankford Baptist Church., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Franklin Bank Building and Betz Building. Broad and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.
Exterior view of Girard Trust Company building constructed 1888-1889 after designs by Addison Hutton and the Betz Building constructed 1889-1890 after designs by William H. Decker., See earlier postcard view printed in black and white dated before 1908 when the building served as the Girard Trust Company. Sheet number: 27B04., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Divided back. Post marked 1914., Sheet number: 27A05B
The Franklin Institute.
Depicts the original Franklin Institute building constructed in 1825 based of designs by John Haviland., Sheet number: 27A05B, Undivided back., Manuscript note on verso giving the history of the Institute., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Franklin's grave postcards.
Depicts Benjamin Franklin's grave in Christ Church's cemetery at the southeast corner of Fifth and Arch Streets. Includes sightseers behind the iron fence that replaced a section of the stone wall built in 1858 to allow for a better view of the tomb., Contains 20 postcards printed in color and 6 printed in black and white. Also includes 1 linen postcard., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill Branch, 8711 Germantown Avenue.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1907 after designs by Cope & Stewardson., Sheet number: 132B01., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Children's Department, 1233 Locust Street.
Exterior view of the front facade of the Children's Department of The Free Library of Philadelphia at 1233 Locust Street. Built as the residence of Jules Junker., Sheet number: 132B01., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Falls of the Schuylkill Branch, Warden Drive and Midvale Avenue.
Exterior view of library built in 1912 after designs by Rankin, Kellogg & Crane., Sheet number: 132B02., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Haddington Branch, S.W. corner 65th and Girard Avenue.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1915 after designs by Albert Kelsey., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Booklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B03., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, Fifty-first Street below Chester Avenue.
Exterior view of front facade of library built circa 1918., Sheet number: 132B03., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Lehigh Avenue Branch, Sixth Street and Lehigh Avenue.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1910 after designs by Ballinger & Perrot., Sheet number: 132B04., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Logan Branch, Wagner Avenue and Old York Road.
Exterior view of front facade., Sheet number: 132B04., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Manayunk Branch, Fleming and Dupont Streets.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1906 after designs by Benjamin Rush Stevens., Sheet number: 132B04., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, McPherson Square Branch, Indiana Avenue and F Street.
Exterior view of front facade of library built 1915-1917 after designs by Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B04., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Nicetown Branch, Hunting Park and Wayne Avenues.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1915 after designs by John T. Windrim., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B05., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Oak Lane Branch, Oak Lane and Twelfth Street.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1910 after designs by Ralph E. White., Sheet number: 132B05., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Paschalville Branch, S.E. cor. Seventieth Street and Woodland Avenue.
Exterior view of front facade., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B05., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Passyunk Branch, N.E. corner Twentieth and Shunk Streets.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1911 after designs by John T. Windrim., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B05., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Richmond Branch, Indiana and Almond Streets.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1908 on land donated by Anne Weightman Penfield, the daughter of William Weightman., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B06., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Robert W. Ryerss Library and Museum, Burholme Park, Fox Chase.
Exterior view of front facade of library building constructed 1857-1888 as the residence of Joseph W. Ryerss. Altered to library 1908-1910., Also identified as Burholme, Joseph W. Ryerss House and Ryerss Mansion., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B06., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, South Philadelphia Branch. 2407-2417 South Broad Street.
Exterior view of front facade of library built circa 1913 after designs by Charles Louis Borie, Jr., Also identified as Ritner Childrens Branch., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B06., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Southwark Branch, N.W. corner Fifth and Ellsworth Streets.
Exterior view of front facade of library built circa 1911 after designs by David Knickerbacker Boyd., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B06., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Spring Garden Branch, Seventeenth and Spring Garden Streets.
Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1905 after designs by Field & Medary., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B07., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, Thomas Holme Branch, Frankford Avenue and Hartel Street.
Exterior view of front facade of library built circa 1906 after designs by Stearns & Castor., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Booklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B03., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
The Free Library of Philadelphia, West Philadelphia Branch, Fortieth and Walnut Streets.
Exterior view of front facade of library built 1904-1905 after designs by Zantzinger & Borie., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B08., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Friends' Arch Street Centre, 304 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Exterior view of the Friends' Arch Street Centre erected in 1915 next to the meeting house at 4th and Arch Streets., Sheet number: 50B03., Divided back. Post marked 1932., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Friends' Meeting House, 4th and Arch Streets postcards.
Exterior views of the friends' meeting house built 1803-1805 after designs by Owen Biddle. Additions and renovations were added incrementally until 1906. Also includes views of congregation members outside of the meeting house., Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 3 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 50A03, 50B03 and 50B04., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Garfield Monument postcards.
Depicts the bronze portrait bust of the James A. Garfield Memorial on Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1895., Contains 3 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Postcards issued by the Souvenir Post Card Co., New York and the Post Card Union of America, Philadelphia., Sheet numbers: 88A03 and 88B03., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Gentlemen's Club House, Manheim Grounds postcards.
Exterior views of the Gentlemen's Club House built 1890-1891 after designs by McKim, Mead & White., Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Also known as the Germantown Cricket Club. Established in 1854. General George Meade opened the playing grounds in Nicetown where the Germantown Club played cricket against their rival team, the Young America Club. In the late 1880s the two clubs were consolidated into one, and in 1889 the combined organization moved to the Manheim grounds on land formerly owned by the Littell and Price families. McKim, Mead & White designed the main clubhouse in 1891. A player's wing, pool house, squash courts and a swimming pool were added to the grounds in 1903, along with a bowling alley in 1907., Sheet numbers: 100A04 and 100B08., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
[The George Nugent Home for Aged Ministers and their Wives.]
Exterior view of front facade of The Nugent Home. Baptist Home built circa 1895 after designs by J.F. Stuckert & Son., Sheet number: 138B11., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
German Hospital postcards.
Exterior views of German Hospital building adjoining the Mary J. Drexel Home at Girard and Corinthian Avenues. Founded in 1860 to provide medical care to the German population in the area. Building in images constructed circa 1874. In 1917 name changed to Lankenau Hospital in honor of John Lankenau, one of the hospital's early presidents. The Mary J. Drexel Home, which can be seen in the background of some of the postcards, was built in 1888 and later housed the hospital's deaconesses' home, children's hospital, home for the elderly and a school for girls., Contains 8 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 108A02, 108A03, 108A04, and 108B02., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Germantown Academy postcards.
Exterior views of Germantown Academy, built in 1760 by Jacob Knor on land purchased from John and George Bringhurst. Known as the Union School House when it opened in 1761. Instruction was in both English and German. The building was used as a hospital after the Battle of Germantown in 1777 and again in 1798 during the Yellow Fever epidemic., Contains 4 postcards printed in color and 5 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 106A02, 106B03 and 106B04., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Germantown Bank, Philadelphia, Pa.
Depicts an oblique view of the Bank of Germantown in a converted colonial home, the Clarkson-Watson House, built 1745-1775 on Germantown Avenue. The bank occupied this building from 1825 to 1868, until it moved to a new lot built by J.G. Sidney at 5500-5506 Germantown Avenue., Dwelling built circa 1745 for Matthew Clarkson, mayor of Philadelphia from 1792 to 1796. Thomas Jefferson and Edmund Randolph stayed here during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. The Bank of Germantown occupied the property from 1825 to 1869, around the same time John Fanning Watson, author of Annals of Philadelphia, lived here., Sheet number: 100A01., Divided back. Post marked 1909., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Germantown High School, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa.
Exterior view of front facade of high school built circa 1914 after designs by Henry DeCourcey Richards on land where the Morris-Littell House formerly stood., Numbered 255 on verso., Sheet number: 106A03., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Germantown Hospital postcards.
Exterior views., Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 100A02 and 100B04., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.

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