Details
Creator Kollner, Augustus, b. 1813, artist.
Contributor Kuhl, Frederick, printer.
Title Richmond Chemical Works near Philadelphia. [graphic] : N. Lennig & Co. Offer for sale / Drawn engr. on stone by A. Kollner No. 6 Bank Alley.
Publisher Philadelphia: [F.] Kuhl’s lithy. No. 20 S. Sec. Str
Date [1844]
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph; 8 x 19 cm.(3 x 7.5 in.)
Description Advertisement card showing a view of the large chemical works for N. Lennig & Co., also known as Tacony Chemical Works, established in 1831 at Richmond and Ann streets in Port Richmond. Several of the buildings contain smokestacks, and most are absent or only contain a few windows. In the foreground, a man leans on a fence lining the road, while behind him, a horse-drawn carriage and man on horseback travel in front of the complex. Also contains a list of 20 chemicals produced by the factory, including Chloride of lime, Aqua fortis, and Muriate of tin, printed below the image. The works ceased operations circa 1848 following the relocation of the plant to Bridesburg beginning in 1847.
Is referenced by Wainwright 313
Notes Date supplied by Wainwright.
pdcc00006
Name of printer printed on stone with incorrect first initial "P."
Philadelphia on Stone
Free Library of Philadelphia: Castner 26:1A
Biographical / historical note Kollner operated from 6 Bank Alley in 1844.
Subject N. Lennig & Co.
Chemical industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Carriages & coaches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Port Richmond (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Genre Lithographs -- 1840-1850.
Advertisements -- 1840-1850.
Location Free Library of Philadelphia.| Print and Picture Collection. FLP| FLP Castner 26:1A