New Soldiers Monument from up street. [Germantown]
Morris, Marriott Canby
1863-1948
photographer
still image
Graphic
Glass negatives
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PA. Philadelphia
August 30, 1883
1883
monographic
eng
1 photograph: glass negative; 4 x 5 in.
Glass negative showing the Civil War monument in Market Square. The monument consists of a tall pedestal with a statue of a soldier on top and is surrounded by trees, lampposts and a low fence. Two men stand next to the fence. First called The Green, Market Square was established from land originally owned by James De la Plaine as early as 1703. As a center of community activity, Market Square contained not only market stalls but also the prison and stocks. Samuel B. Morris planted many of the Square’s original trees. Prominent buildings situated around the Square include the Deshler-Morris House, the German Reformed Church, and the Fromberger-Harkness House. The Market Square monument, built in 1883, commemorates the contributions of soldiers to the Civil War. Designed as a Union soldier, it rests on a pedestal made from granite taken from Devil’s Den, Gettysburg. The fence surrounding the monument was constructed from old musket barrels and bayonets. Cannons used during the war stand beside the monument.
Forms part of Marriott C. Morris Collection.
Monuments & memorials
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Market Square (Philadelphia, Pa.)
P.9895.171
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