Details
Creator Wells, John R., photographer.
Title Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. [graphic] / Photograph by John R. Wells, 5 W. Hillcrest Ave., Havertown, Penna.
Publisher [Philadelphia]
Date [ca. 1952]
Physical Description 1 photograph : gelatin silver ; sheet 11 x 14 in.
Description View showing the front facade of the temple on 1 North Broad Street, designed by Freemason and Philadelphia architect, James H. Windrim, completed in 1874. Built to accommodate the local lodges increasing membership, the temple has been called the grandest in the country. Four African American boys walk in a lot in the foreground towards the viewer. Pedestrians walking on the sidewalks are visible in the background.
Notes Photographer's imprint stamped on verso.
Title from manuscript note on verso.
Date inferred from photographic medium and attire of the people.
Purchase 1986.
Description revised 2022.
Access points revised 2022.
Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
Subject African American boys -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Fraternal lodges -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Masonic buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Pedestrians -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Broad Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- North -- 1.
Genre Gelatin silver prints -- 1950-1960.
Associated name Windrim, James H. (James Hamilton), 1840-1919, architect.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| photo - Wells [P.9167.50]
Accession number P.9167.50