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Carlton, north side, near Midvale Ave. Washington's Headquarters 1777. [graphic] / John G. Bullock.
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Creator
Bullock, John G., 1854-1939 photographer.
Title
Carlton, north side, near Midvale Ave. Washington's Headquarters 1777. [graphic] / John G. Bullock.
Publisher
Philadelphia
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1913
Date
January 30, 1913
Physical Description
1 slide: lantern; 8 x 11 cm.(3.25 x 4 in.)
Description
Exterior view of the north front of the Carlton Mansion, taken from the west. Purportedly named after an English castle inhabited by Queen Elizabeth I. The original house was destroyed by the British in 1777 but rebuilt in 1780 by Isaac Tustin. Served as Washington's Headquarters for a few weeks before and after the Battle of Brandywine. Purchased by Cornelius S. Smith in May of 1840 and later bequeathed to his children.
Is part of
Historic Germantown. 121
Notes
Photographer's imprint printed on mount.
Title and date given in manuscript on mount.
Also known as the Carlton-Smith Mansion.
Subject
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Homes and haunts.
Smith family -- Homes and haunts.
Dwellings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Military headquarters -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Midvale Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 2932.
Genre
Lantern slides -- 1910-1920.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| lantern - Bullock [P.9731.114]
Accession number
P.9731.114
In Collections
John C. Bullock Lantern Slide Collection
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