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Church of the Epiphany.(Protestant Episcopal,) n.w. corner of Chestnut and Fifteenth streets, Philadelphia. [graphic].
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Creator
McAllister & Brother
Contributor
McAllister, John A. 1822-1896, collector.
Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887, architect.
Title
Church of the Epiphany.(Protestant Episcopal,) n.w. corner of Chestnut and Fifteenth streets, Philadelphia. [graphic].
Publisher
Philadelphia: McAllister & Brother
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1860
Date
October 1860, c1860
Physical Description
3 photographic prints: 2 albumen mounted on paper; 1 albumen on carte-de-visite mount 17 x 27 cm.(6.75 x 10.75 in.) or smaller.
Description
Interior views showing the chancel of the church built 1833-1834 after the designs of Thomas Ustick Walter at 1501-1515 Chestnut Street. Includes partial views of pews and a gallery. Also shows the pulpit adorned with the letters "IHS" and organ loft.
Notes
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of views of Philadelphia.
Includes two stereographic prints mounted on paper, including one accompanied by a publisher's label describing the church building and the history of the congregation.
Biographical / historical note
McAllister & Brother, opticians, a partnership between brothers William Y., John A., and Thomas H. McAllister, was active 1853-1865.
Subject
Church of the Epiphany (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Episcopal churches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Chancels -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Pews -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Organ lofts -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Galleries (Upper level spaces) -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 1501-1515.
Genre
Albumen prints -- 1850-1860.
Cartes de visite -- 1850-1860.
Associated name
Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887, architect.
Provenance
McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896, collector.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| photo - McAllister & Bro. [(4)1322.F.69a; (4)1322.F.(69b)]
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| cdv - McAllister & Bro. [(4)1322.F.69d]
Accession number
(4)1322.F.69a
(4)1322.F.(69b)
(4)1322.F.69d
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McAllister & Brother Church Photograph Collection
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