Details
Title The old First Independent Church corner Broad and Sansom streets. Rev. John Chambers, pastor. [graphic].
Publisher [Philadelphia]
Date [ca. 1850]
Physical Description 1 print : lithograph mounted on cardboard; 32 x 35 cm.(12.25 x 13.75 in.) overall.
Description Exterior view of the First Independent Church, later renamed Chambers Presbyterian Church, built 1831 at the northeast corner of Broad and Sansom streets. Also shows a partial view of an adjacent building and pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians include a man with a cane, a woman with a parasol, and two men greeting one another. Church housed the independent congregation of Rev. John Chambers. Congregation admitted to the Presbytery in 1873.
Is referenced by Not in Wainwright.
Notes Inscribed on the mount: In March of 1830, the cornerstone was laid. In June of 1831, the Church was opened for religious worship. In April, 1853, the Church was enlarged by an extension Eastward of Fifteen feet and the erection of a portico in front. This picture is undoubtedly the church that commenced in March, 1830, and first opened for worship in June, 1831.
Title from label taped on verso. Label annotated: North East corner.
Inscribed on verso: Gift of Gladywn Hill Library 11-9-62.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 524
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bb 136 C 356
Subject Chambers Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Presbyterian churches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Genre Lithographs -- 1840-1850.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bb 136 C 356