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Vernon, Wister mansion. Built in 1803 by James Matthews. [graphic] / John G. Bullock.
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Creator
Bullock, John G., 1854-1939 photographer.
Title
Vernon, Wister mansion. Built in 1803 by James Matthews. [graphic] / John G. Bullock.
Publisher
Philadelphia
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1913
Date
ca. 1913
Physical Description
1 slide: lantern; 8 x 11 cm.(3.25 x 4 in.)
Description
Exterior view of dwelling constructed for James Matthews in two stages between ca. 1741 and 1805. The Wister Family purchased the property in 1812 and John Wister, president of Duncannon Iron Co., lived in the house until shortly before his death in 1900. Housed Germantown Branch of the Free Library 1898- 1907 and the Site and Relic Society (Germantown Historical Society) 1907-1927.
Is part of
Old Germantown. 46
Notes
Photographer's imprint printed on mount.
Title given in manuscript on mount.
Subject
Matthews, James -- Homes and haunts.
Wister, John, d. 1900 -- Homes and haunts.
Germantown Historical Society -- Buildings.
Historical societies -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Germantown Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 5860.
Vernon Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Genre
Lantern slides -- 1910-1920.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| lantern - Bullock [P.9731.41]
Accession number
P.9731.41
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John C. Bullock Lantern Slide Collection
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