Details
Creator Bowen, John T., ca. 1801-1856?
Title View of the Fountain in Franklin Square, Philadelphia. [graphic].
Publisher Philadelphia: Drawn, printed & published at J. T. Bowen's lithographic establishmt 94 Walnut St
Date [1839]
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph, hand-colored; 30 x 39 cm.(7.75 x 10.75 in.)
Description View showing the working central marble fountain in the public square, originally known as the Northeast Square, laid out between Race, Vine, North Sixth, and North Franklin streets. Depicts several well-dressed park visitors, including a fashionable couple on promenade and men seated on park benches encircling the fountain. Also shows trees lining the plaza, a guard house, lamp posts, and partial views of buildings in the background. Built in 1837, the fountain was one of several improvements to the square following the relinquishment of the grounds by the German Reformed Church circa 1836. Square renamed in 1825.
Is referenced by Wainwright 430
Notes Publication of print referenced in Saturday Courier, June 29, 1839.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 800
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 824 B 675
Subject Plazas -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Fountains -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Guardhouses -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Franklin Square (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Genre Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- 1830-1840.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bb 824 B 675