Collection of over 200 prints from the Frank H. Taylor series Ever-Changing Philadelphia and Old Philadelphia, issued 1915-1925. 

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The Livezey Warehouses
Reproduction of a drawing of a group of buildings at a busy section. The corner building has the inscription "J L 1844" near the roof, and there are awnings along the ground floor. Pedestrians, horse-drawn carts, and automobiles fill the street., This group of buildings, located upon the north side of Race street between Water street and Delaware Avenue, came within the area required for the western approach of the Delaware or Interstate bridge and were marked for removal in 1922. They were owned by John Livezey, whose initials and the date "1844," were visible upon the peak of the lower struture. Two other stores west of Water street, of the same ownership were also destroyed., Taylor Catalog Number: 263
The Logan House on Second Street
View of a long brick building on a cobblestone street. There is an inset in the bottom right corner showing a woman standing in the doorway of a decorative front entrance., Having undergone many changes from its orignial state, this building is still existent (in 1918) at the northwest corner of Second and Sansom streets, a narrow thoroughfare originally Lodge street and later Gothic street. Here was the home of William Logan, son of James Logan, of Stenton. It was built by this son about 1750, and in course of time was inherited by Charles Logan. Prior to the Revolution it was owned by David Franks, a Jewish merchant who had foresworn that faith. Having purveyed to the Jewish merchant who had foresworn that faith. Having purveyed to the British troops while they held the city, he was eventually expelled from the State. One of his two beautiful daughters, Rebecca, took part in the famous Meschianza. She married a British Colonel who became a Lieut.-General and a baronet. Dr. James Rush was born in this house in 1786. In 1805 Joshua Fisher sold the house to Lehman & Smith, who altered the lower floor into a store. It is probable that the ornate pent roof which shaded the doorway and is shown in old prints was removed at this time. In the course of more than a century of commercial use the old building has housed many tenants., Taylor Catalog Number: 152
Markoe House, Chestnut Street
Image of Chestnut Street lined with residences and businesses, including a druge store to the right. One building has a sign over the door reading, "Markoe House.", Taylor Catalog Number: 180
The Matsinger Dwelling
Depicts a wood and stone farm house. Pedestrians in the foreground read a sign posted in front of the building., Yet remaining, in 1923, but only waiting for the wrechers, is this old farm house, at Woodland Avenue and Forty-third street, upon the site of which will be erected, ere long, the extensive new home of the College of Pharmacy., Taylor Catalog Number: 284
"Matt" Baldwin's First Locomotive Shop
View of a row of buildings on a cobblestone street, one of which has a bay where a horse-drawn carriage is parked., The above structure was occupied by Matthias W. Baldwin from 1831 to 1835. It stood upon the north side of Grand Lodge Alley (now Ranstead Street), west fo Seventh Street. Here Mr. Baldwin built five locomitives, beginning with "Old Ironsides," which was operated with success upon the Germantown and Norristown Railroad, starting from Ninth and Green Streets, on November 23, 1832. Mr. Baldwin began his business life as a jeweler, later he conducted a shop for engraving book-binders' dies. Early in 1831 he constructed a miniature locomotive for Mr. Franklin Peale, which was run upon a circular track in Peale's Philadelphia Museum, in the Arcade, on Chestnut Street, drawing cars with passengers. "Old Ironsides" was the fifth practical locomotive built in America and the first employed in regular service in Philadephia. The shop shown in this drawing had a frontage of 53 feet on Grand Lodge Alley and extended through to Market Street, with a frontage thereon of about 29 feet, at No. 714. In 1835 the requirements of the business induced Mr. Baldwin to remove to Broad and Hamilton Streets. His estate held the title to the old shop until 1907, when it was bought by William Steele & Sons Co., who have since erected a warehouse on the site., Taylor Catalog Number: 54
McAran's Pleasure Garden
Shows a park with tree-lined paths, ampetheatre and an adjacent building. People watch a performance in the ampetheatre and a horse-drawn carriage goes down the path., John McAran was, about 1828, a gardener and florist occupying a suburban tract west of Seventeenth and south of Arch Streets. He developed this location as a public amusement park which was opened on June 13th, 1840, at which time D.J. Kennedy made the drawing from which this sketch has been copied. Fireworkds, music and dancing attracted the evening crowds. A feature was a fine collection of birds. He was induced to join with Ward & McIntosh, in the erection of a theatre upon the site. This venture failed and the ground was soon afterward devoted to the building of residences and two churches., Taylor Catalog Number: 254
The Merchants' Exchange
Shows a corner of a classical-style bank with pedestrains standing outside., This venerated structure, one of the City's most notable relics of bygone business activites, has been sadly mutilated in the present year, 1923. It was erected in 1834 upon a design adapted by the architect, Wm. Strickland, from the Lantern of Demosthenes at Athens. Although yet occupied it has, long since, been forsaken for another and more modern centres of finance and trade., Taylor Catalog Number: 294
The Merchants' Hotel on Fourth Street
View of the busy Merchants' Hotel on Fourth Street. People walk in and out of the entrance while horse-drawn carriages wait outside., The Merchants' Hotel, upon the west side of Fourth street, between Market and Arch streets, was built in 1837 by a company of business men who felt the need of providing up-to-date quarters in the jobbing district for visiting customers. The hotel had rooms for 500 guests. For a long period it was considered one of the best houses of its class in the country. With the shifting of trade centres and the erection of the Girard, Continental and other more elaborate hostelries the old "Merchants" lost its vogue. It ceased to be profitable and was finally reconstructed for manufacturing and mercantile purposes. This drawing was made from the grounds of the Friends' Meeting opposite., Taylor Catalog Number: 122
Mill Bank Mill
Depicts a building with a horse and cart waiting at the side entrance and a mill stone propped on the wall next to the front door., This picturesque grist mill, somewhat better known as "Marshall's," was located in Delaware County, on Naylor's Run, near the village of Cardington, in Upper Darby. It was built, as indicated by a date stone embedded in its wall, in the year 1799. It was owned by John Sellers. whose son, Nathan, and the latter's son, of the same name, operated it to 1833, when it was bought by Louis Watkins. Other owners or tenants identified with the mill were John Lampkin, Van Lear Bond, Joseph Powell and John H. Lewis. The greater part of the mill was removed many years ago in order to straighten the roadway., Taylor Catalog Number: 176
The Mint on Chestnut Street
Sketch of the former United States Mint building. The silhouette of City Hall can be seen in the background., All visitors to Philadelphia a generation ago made special point to visit the United States Mint, conveniently located in the heart of the city, upon Chestnut Street, east from Broad Street. The structure, of white marble, in classic mould, fronted for 150 feet upon Chestnut Street and extended rearward, 204 feet, to South Penn Square. It was first occupied in 1832 and was only abandoned at the beginning of the present century, when the new and splendid Mint structure was completed at Spring Garden and Seventeenth streets. Prior to 1873 this Mint contained the office of the Director of the Mints. All coinage dies were made here; the official Troy pound, standard unit of all weights, was preserved in this building, in which, also, a comprehensive museum of rare and curious coins was on permanent exhibition. The site of the long familiar Mint building is now covered by a recently completed office building., Taylor Catalog Number: 68
The "Monastery"
Shows a three-story stone residence with a wraparound porch surrounded by trees. It is identified as having been built by Joseph Gorgas., A well-preserved residence known to local history by the above title is located upon Kitchens' Lane near the Wissahickon stream. It is said to have been built about 1745 by Joseph Gorgas, upon the site of an older structure occupied by a sect of German pietists - led by Johan Kelpius. After the death of this recluse, at the age of 38 years, his followers became scattered., Taylor Catalog Number: 265
The Morris Residence
View of a Georgian-style home on a snowy day., Taylor Catalog Number: 10
Mount Pleasant, East Fairmount Park
Depicts a large, elaborate home and two outbuildings, as well as people and early automobiles. The house had been owned by Cpt. John McPherson, Benedict Arnold, Baron von Steuben, and Gen. Jonathan Williams., Mount Pleasant Mansion in East Fiarmount Park was built by Captain John McPherson prior to the Revolution, with prize money gained in privateering during the French and English War. John Adams is said to have pronounced this the finest country seat in Pennsylvania. Its chief historic interest rests in its purchase by Benedict Arnold, military governor of Pennsylvania, upon his marriage with the beautiful Miss Shippen. It was here that the couple sojourned in brief happiness prior to the act of Arnold's treason. After the Revolution the Baron von Steuben lived here for a time. The property was purchased in 1796 by General Jonathan Williams, a member of Congress and the first commandant of West Point Military Academy. It was acquired by the city in 1867, when Fairmount Park was extended to include this suburban section., Taylor Catalog Number: 154
Mr. Girard's Bank
Depicts a busy street scene in front of a row of buildings, including a large classical-style bank owned by Stephen Girard, and an office for the Saturday Evening Post., The First Bank of the United States occupied this historic building upon July 24th, 1797, removing here form Carpenters' Hall. The bank discontinued business on March 3, 1812, having failed to secure a renewal of its charter from the Government. The building was then purchased by Stephen Girard for banking purposes. In this enterprise he succeeded, as in his other activities. It is the oldest banking structure in America. It was designed by Samuel Blodget, a Philadelphia merchant, and was the first of the local buildings constructed along classical lines. The edifice is still an item in the properties of the Girard estate. The present occupant, the Girard National Bank, was organized in 1864. This corporation is now one of the strongest financial institutions of the city. In 1901, extensive improvements were effected in the interior arrangements, but the exterior remains unchanged from its original dignified and pleasing simplicity of design and proportion., Taylor Catalog Number: 49
Musical Fund Hall
Reproduction of a drawing depicting a building at night, with a sign along the top that reads "Musical Fund Hall." Well-dressesed pedestrians walk on the sidewalk and horse-drawn carriages are on the street in the foeground. ., Th music lovers of the city felt the need a century ago of co-operative encouragement of the art and some practical assistance to professionals in want of support. To this end the Musical Fund Society was organized in 1820 and incorporated three months later. In 1824 the Society purchased a church structure upon the south side of Locust street, west from Eighth street, and adapted it to their requirements. Then in the centre of a refined residential section, it was long a fashionable place of entertainment. Its auditorium as known far and wide as the finest in its acoustic quality in the United States. The most eminent song artistes of their time appeared upon its stage, including Malibran, Sontag, Jenny Lind, Alboni, Grisi, Mario, Ole Bull, and Vieuxtemps. Concert orchestras often numbered on hundred and twenty performers. The present drawing represents the original facade. The Society still exists, and its once-noted home, dingy and forgotten, is now environed by a decadent vicinage and elbowed by crowding industries. There are yet some living who cannot look upon the old structure without a sense of fond recollection of the gifted ones, the gay throngs of friends, the triumphs of which only fading memories now remain., Taylor Catalog Number: 114
New Market House, Second and Pine Street
View of a busy street corner with fruit stands, pedestrians, and horse-drawn carriages., Taylor Catalog Number: 201
Northward from the Old Epiphany
View of a graveyard with tombstones flat on the ground, surrounded by a low wall. The street beyond the wall is filled with people and vehicles.
Northwest Corner of Third and Chestnut Streets
Depicts the building on the northwest corner of Third and Chestnut Streets. People walk in and out of the businesses on the first floor., The earliest structure at this corner was a two-story frame building, which was respectable aged when, in the year 1790, it was occupied as a "department store" by Joseph and Jesse Sharpless, who also manufactured boots and shoes. Five years late the latter merchant had built a four-story brick building on Second street, just above the corner, which the contemporary wiseacres promptly dubbed "Jesse's folly." A drawing made in 1829 indicates that the old Sharpless store was then occupied by "Russell's hat shop." Another four-story structure was erected on the corner in 1833. This still remains. In 1839 the publishing office of the "Spirit of the Times" was located here, under the management of John S. Du Solle. L. Pelouze established a type foundry on the upper floor in 1848. A notable tenant was Volney B. Palmer, the pioneer advertising agent of America, who was located here ten years from 1846., Taylor Catalog Number: 84
A Noted Home of the Wistars
Depicts the northeast corner of Third and Market Streets where a market is being held. The building on the corner is identified as being the former residence of Richard Wistar., This sketch, drawn in 1924 from a somewhat older photograph, portrays the greatly changed mansion at the northeast corner of Third and Market Streets. It was built, in 1795, by Richard Wistar, a brother of Dr. Casper Wistar, whose home yet remains in South Fourth Street. Richard Wistar was a merchant in iron. Having prospered he became a liberal supporter of the Philadelphia Library and other worthy undertakings. At one time, in 1814, Dr. Micheal Leib conducted the post office in the Wistar residence here., Taylor Catalog Number: 346
A Noted Spruce Street Residence
Shows a large four-story townhome with an elaborate entrance. The sign above the door reads, "American Catholic Historical Society," and a woman sweeps the sidewalk in front of the building., The substantial house numbered 715, on Spruce Street, is a fine example of typical design in the old Quaker City. It was built in 1821 by Whitton Evens, a merchant trading with the West Indies. Having met with reverses, Mr. Evans died seven years later and the house became the home of Nicholas Biddle, then President of the Second Bank of the United Staets, who resided here until 1839. The property was purchased in 1853 by Dr. James Kitchen, who died here in 1894 at the age of 95 years. He was said to have been the oldest practitioner in the United States. Since 1895 the building has been occupied by the American Catholic Historical Society., Taylor Catalog Number: 109
Old Academy Doorway
View of a doorway at the end of a narrow alleyway. Two men converse near a horse-drawn cart., This quaint doorway faces a brief alley at 60 North Fourth Street. It affords access to a manufacturing building, the walls of which were, at least in part, those of the Whitworth Chapel, built long prior to the Revolution, as a free church, but occupied, at the period by the "Academy," out of which the University of Pennsylvania has developed. The latter institution removed from this building, in 1801, to the large residence erected as a Presidential "White House," at Ninth and High Streets. The First Unitarian Church was organized here. The property is still owned by the University., Taylor Catalog Number: 134
The Old Bank Edifice at the Southwest Corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets
Depicts the building at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets. A sign labels a business in the building as "Wells, Fargo, & Co. Mail & Express.", From long before the Revolution a tavern, the "Death of the Fox," was located at the southwest corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets. It was owned, in 1740, by Thomas Sober, whose patrons were doubtless often otherwise. Under a succession of names a proprietors it continued to dispense liquid cheer to 1708. It projected beyond the building line some feet, necessitating a detour upon the part of pedestrians, which speaks well for the political pull of the saloon of those festive days. The site was bought in the year mentioned by Philadelphia Bank Corporation, which erected a gothic structure upon Fourth Street, below the corner. In 1836 the Philadelphia and the Western banks joined in the purchase of a house formerly occupied by Joseph Hopkinson (who here wrote the patriotic song, "Hail Columbia"), adjoining the tavern site on the west, and on the acquired sites erected the building shown in this drawing. The Philadelphia Bank occupied the second floor at the corner. In later years this building was a hive of varied agencies and small industries. Among the tenants at one time were the Commonwealth Bank and the Girard Life Insurance and Trust Company., Taylor Catalog Number: 151
The Old Bellevue
Busy street scene on a rainy night. Pedestrians walk with umbrellas and the street is filled with automobiles., Taylor Catalog Number: 6
The Old Grist Mill, Holmesburg
Depicts a stone mill and outbuilding. A wagon rests in the foreground and two children and a man stand in front of the buildings., The ruin of the Lewis Pennock' or "Old Swedes" mill has stood upon the margin of Pennypack Creek, near Holmesburg, for many years. It was built in 1697. It was eighty years old when it ground its grists for the soldiers of Washington and of the British forces alternately. The drawing here presented was made from a photograph taken prior to its destruction by fire in 1885. The site is now included in the Pennypack Park., Taylor Catalog Number: 172
"Old Jeff"
Reproduction of a drawing of the original building of the Jefferson College and Hospital. Located next to the building is Martin F. Eberly "Horses & Carriages to Hire" and there are pedestrians on the sidewalk. A horse-drawn carriage is parked in front of the building, while a horse-drawn streetcar travels down the street., The century old Jefferson College and Hospital is, in 1924, about to erect a costly and modern group of buildings within the square where this historic institution is now located. The original structue, herre depicted, was located upon Tenth Street north of Walnut Street. It was built nearly a century ago., Taylor Catalog Number: 321
The Old Morris Brew House
View of a large brick brew house on a street corner. A wagon on the street is being loaded with kegs., The original Morris brewery in Philadelphia was built by Anthony Morris, 2nd, the son of an English sea captain. He came to Philadelphia, in 1682, from Barbadoes, and, in 1687, erected his malt house and brewery on Front Street below Walnut Street. The business remained in the family and in 1745 Anthony Morris, 4th, built the structure here depicted. It was located at Dock and Pear Streets, where a good spring provided water which made the Morris beer the finest in town. The building was removed in 1900. The several generations of the Morris family figure honorably in the civil and military history of the city. The union of the Morris and the Perot families accurred through the marriage of Elizabeth M. Morris to Francis Perot in 1823. The malting concern continued by the descendants of this union is said to be the "oldest business house in America.", Taylor Catalog Number: 70
The Old Navy Yard
View of the navy yard in 1864. Small boats, cannons and soldiers are on the docks, while various types of vessels are in the harbor. Buildings used for making boats are seen in the background., The first United States navy yard, located at the foot of Federal Street upon the Delware River, was established here in the year 1800. The site had been previously occupied by Joshua Humphries, who had built here the famous frigate United States and also, in 1799, the frigate Philadelphia. Among the noted vessels launched here by the Government were the ship-of-the-line North Carolina, the frigate Pennsylvania (largest ship ever built up to 1837), the Vandalia, Dale, Germantown, Wyoming, Raritan, Wabash, Lancaster, Mississippi and Susquehanna; also the fast Princeton, of Arctic fame. The navy yard was the scene of great activity during the Civil War. One feat was the construction of the sloop-of-war Tuscadora in fifty-eight days. Other ships turned out here in the course fo the war were the Juniata, Swatara, Yantic, Monongahela, Shenandoah, Neshaminy and the monitor Tonowanda. The old yard was sold in 1875., Taylor Catalog Number: 51
The Old Newspaper Center at Third and Chestnut Streets
Scene at the corner of Third and Chestnut Streets depicting telegraph and newpaper office buildings where a mass of people is gathered., In the Civil War years nearly all of the newspaper establishements were located in the immediate vicinity of Third and Chestnut Streets, where also were the telegraph offices. Upon every occasion of fast-spreading rumor of victory or defeat at "the front" multitudes gathered here to read the bulletin boards and secure copies of successive "extras" put forth by the Inquirer, Ledger, Evening Bulletin, Evening Telegraph and, as well by the Press, at that time around the corner in Fourth Street. Few other such scenes of intense excitement in the city have equalled those incident to the news of Lee's defeat at Gettysburg; his surrender at Appomattox and the tidings of the murder of President Lincoln., Taylor Catalog Number: 174
Office Structures to be Replaced
View of Walnut Street office buildings to be demolished and replaced by another building., The two buildings, including numbers 404 to 414 Walnut Street, are to be replaced in course of the present year, 1923, by a modern ten floor structure for the General Accident, Fire and Life Insurance Corporation., Taylor Catalog Number: 302
The Old Perot Engine
Sketch of an engine built for Francis Perot with parts of the machine labeled., Within the present year (1915) the Francis Perot's Sons Malting Company, the oldest business concern in America, has removed, for substantial reasons, from Philadelphia to Buffalo, taking with them the famous old engine long stored, as a relic, at their Vine Street brew house. This stationary engine, of low pressure type was built, in 1819, by Thomas Halloway for Francis Perot. It is supposed to have been the first set up, people coming in large numbers to see the marvel. It was in service until 1872, after which it was stored in the courtyard of the venerable malt house upon Vine Street, and appeared occasionally upon floats in industrial parades. The sketch indicates the general appearance of the machine. The condenser consists of an iron box, 5 feet long, 2 feet wide and 20 inches deep, upon which the valve chest and cylinder are bolted. The latter is 40 inches long, the piston rod extending upward to the floor above to a crankshaft, upon which a flywheel 6 feet in diameter revolved. The governor kept company with the flywheel. The engine developed about 10 horse-power. The gauge consisted of a long glass tube containing mercury, from which a wooden stick projected upward as an indicator., Taylor Catalog Number: 51
An Old Philadelphia
Reproduction of a drawing of a schoolhouse. A signpost with an illegible sign stands out fround, and two men are standing on the sidewalk near the entrance., The German Lutheran School and Parish House, built prior to 1764, was an annex of the Zion Church and stood upon the north side of Cherry street, east from Fourth street. Dr. Julius Sachse, who was a pupil, states that the German Society met here before the completion of its Seventh street building after the close of the Revolution. He also states that the bells intended for the Zion Church were placed in the school belfry. The old building has been long used for business purposes., Taylor Catalog Number: 65
Old "Redemption" Now Removed
Street view of a corner church and the adjacent row of houses. The congregation walks from the building and horse-drawn carriages wait outside., One of the most notable structures removed in the course of the Parkway operation was that of the Church of the Redemption (Protestant Episcopal). This building, located at the northwestern corner of Twenty-second and Callowhill streets, was erected for this congregation in 1847 and was, with its enlargements, occupied by them sixty-five years. The congregation removed in 1912 to Fifty-sixth and Market streets, merging the St. Anna's Mission, previously located there. Dating from 1845, when this church was founded, the rectors have been the Reverends George A. Durborow, John P. DuHanel, Thomas R. List and Albert E. Clay. Rev. Dr. List, who was a veteran soldier of the Civil War, became Rector Emeritus in 1912, after thrity-seven years of ministrations., Taylor Catalog Number: 63
Old Resorts in Library Street
Depicts men outside Military Hall and Isaih Bryan's Our House on Library Street., Military Hall and "Our House: were features of Library (now Sansom) Street, west of Fourth Street, for many years. The first-named faced the rear of the U.S. Custom House. In the early months of the Civil War several regiments of the Pennsylvania Volunteers were recruited and had headquarters here. The structure was composed of a group of remodeled residences of the colonial era which commanded a view of the noted gardens of the Norris homestead, a portion of which was afterward covered by the United States Bank building, know, since 1845, as the Cutom house. The site of Military Hall and the adjoiing tap-house above mentioned is now occupied by the building of the American Bank Note Company., Taylor Catalog Number: 193
The Old River-Front
Reproduction of a drawing of a busy warehouse with a sign reading "S. H. Levin's Sons." Men move barrels near the enterance with a horse-drawn wagon and an automobile in the foreground., When a few years ago the city authorities established a high-pressure pumping station at the foot of Race Street, it displaced the oldest and one of the most picturesque buildings along the water front. This ancient structure was built in 1705 and, in its time, housed many commercial concerns, the last of which was the firm of S. H. Levins Sons, dealers in salt fish. Its quaint architecture, strongly contrasting with the modern buildings around it, appealed strongly to local artists, and it has been painted, etched and sketched so many times that one more view, taken just before its destruction, can do no harm., Taylor Catalog Number: 270
Old Schuylkill Warehouses
Reproduction of a drawing of two warehouses on the Schuylkill River. The warehouse to the right is labeled "Bolton's Transportation Line" and "plaster" while the second warehouse reads "Fish and Salt." There are three boats on the river tied to the dock, and several men are loading barrels between the boats and dock., Among the pioneer merchants in Philadelphia who developed trade with the interior of Pennsylvania by boats navigating the channels and canal system up teh Schuylkill and Lehigh Valleys was Gideon Scull, who built these warehouses upon the Schuylkill River front, just to the southward of Fairmount, early in the last century. In 1827 he sold his venture to his cousins, Joseph R. and James Bolton, who were among the first to introduce anthracite coal for domestic and manufacturing purposes into Philadelphia. For a considerable period the coal interests were ranged along the Schuylkill shore from Boltons' wharves to South street, but it declined after the Reading Railroad tracks were extended via Willow street to teh Delaware River. Some of the old factories in the Fairmount section which have been removed to make room for the Parkway were built there because of the convenient coal supply., Taylor Catalog Number: 126
Old Scots' and Its Parsonage
View of a classical-style church and the adjacent residences., In the year 1771 a congregation of Scotch Presbyterians, led by Rev. William Marshall, who had come to Philadelphia as a missionary, built this church upon the south side of Spruce Street, west from Third Street. During the British occupancy the building was used as a Hessian hospital. Dr. Marshall built the house adjoining in 1786. About this time, through dissensions among his flock, the pastor and his faction withdrew. Five years later they erected a new church upon Walnut Street, west of Fourth Street. The congregation met here until 1854, then removing to the southwest corner of Broad and Lombard Streets. In 1914, the congregation dedicated a beautiful new church at Fifty-second Street and Chester Avenue. Dr. Marshall continued to reside at his Spruce Street house and died there in 1802. This house has been removed, and "Old Scots" was torn down in 1884. The residence was notable in our local annals because, about 1792, the Count de Noalles occupied rooms there. This nobleman had served the Revolutionary cause as an officer in the army of Rochambeau. In 1796, the fugitive Duke of Orleans, afterward Louis Philippe, King of France, boarded with the worthy divine, pending the arrival from France of his younger brothers. This drawing was made from a photograph by Gutekunst, taken in 1880., Taylor Catalog Number: 33
The Old Structure
Reproduction of a drawing depicting a two story building at a busy intersection. Independence Hall is visible in the background, and pedestrians, a horse-drawn carriage, and a horse-drawn streetcar are in the foreground., Through a period of more than seventy-five years, for want of a better place, the old Hall of Independence, with its flanking structures, were the seat of local government. So recent has grown the sentiment of national veneration for the group, compelling restoration and safeguarding, that the worn-out old Supreme Court building at the corner of Fifth Street, has not, as yet, in 1919, been put into good order. Thie building was completed in 1791. During nearly ten years it was occupied by the U.S. Supreme and other Federal Courts. City Councils met there through more than half a century. Prior to the completion of the Public Buildings the Central Police Station was housed here, the Mayor and his staff having the second floor. The library building of the Philosophical Society south of the old City Hall is shown in this drawing as it originally appeared. It was erected in 1787 upon ground granted by the State., Taylor Catalog Number: 190
Old Wooden-Sides Gone at Last
Shows a row of wooden residences on a cobblestone street slated for demolition., When, in 1796, the city fathers decreed that no more wooden houses should be erected in the built-up sections of the city, they began to multiply upon the commons. These weather-beaten survivors of the march of improvement, escaping conflagration, stood upon Cherry street, north side, west from Thirteenth street, until 1914, when they were removed together with the adjoining brick structures to clear space for a factory and store building., Taylor Catalog Number: 46
On Election Night
Night scene with crowded streets, trolley cars and early automobiles. On one side of the street there are businesses, "Edwards," "Starks Oyster House," "Prudrette Crops" and a sign shop.
On Front Street Below Chestnut Street
Depicts a residential street of townhomes. A horse and carriage wait outside of one home while a trolley rides by., As late as the Civil War perios the scions of some of the old families continued to occupy the spacious residences along Front Street, which, in earlier times, was distinctly a home section. Those sturdy houses, such as one shown in this drawing, have long since been converted into warehouses or altogether replaced. There is a tradition that in the middle building of this group the first "stove coal" was burned successfully in a grate, at a time when few people were convinced that anthracite would ever replace wood as domestice fuel., Taylor Catalog Number: 149

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