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St. George's Hall. N.W. [sic] 13th & Arch Sts. [graphic] / John G. Bullock.
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Creator
Bullock, John G., 1854-1939 photographer.
Contributor
Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887, architect.
Title
St. George's Hall. N.W. [sic] 13th & Arch Sts. [graphic] / John G. Bullock.
Publisher
Philadelphia
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1899
Date
Negative 1899
Physical Description
1 slide: lantern; 8 x 11 cm.(3.25 x 4 in.)
Description
Exterior view of the north front and east flank of St. George's Hall built in 1835 by Thomas Walter Ustick as a residence for railroad executive Matthew Newkirk. Converted to the headquarters of the Society of the Sons of St. George in 1876, whose mission was to assist Englishmen in distress in America. The statue of St. George slaying the dragon on top of the front portico is partially visible. Includes numerous pedestrians crossing the street, the rear of a delivery wagon in the foreground and in the background, the tower of City Hall. Demolished circa 1903, after the society moved to 19th and Arch Streets.
Notes
Photographer's imprint printed on mount.
Title and date given in manuscript on mount.
Also known as St. George's Society Club House.
Subject
Newkirk, Matthew, 1794-1868 -- Homes and haunts.
Clubhouses -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Dwellings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Social & civic facilities -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Arch Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 1300.
Genre
Lantern slides -- 1890-1900.
Associated name
Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| lantern - Bullock [P.9731.155]
Accession number
P.9731.155
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John C. Bullock Lantern Slide Collection
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