Details
Creator Haugg, Louis, 1827-1903, artist.
Contributor Sinclair, Thomas S., ca. 1805-1881, printer.
Spieler, William F., publisher.
Sloan & Stewart, architect.
Title Masonic Temple. New Masonic Hall, Chestnut St. Philadelphia. [graphic] : To the right worshipped grand lodge of Pennsylvania (A.Y.M.) and the masonic fraternity in general this print is respectfully dedicated by Wm. F. Spieler, no. 212 Chestnut St. Phila / Sloan & Stewart, architects; on stone by L. Haugg; [T. Si]nclair's lith., Phila
Publisher Philadelphia: Wm. F. Spieler, no. 212 Chestnut St
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1855
Date c1855
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph, tinted with two stones; 83 x 58 cm.(32.5 x 22.75 in.)
Description Exterior view showing the Gothic-style hall built 1853-1855 after the designs of Sloan & Stewart at 713-721 Chestnut Street. Also shows adjacent businesses, including Washington House hotel, and those tenanting the lower level of the hall. On the sidewalk, pedestrians (men, women, and children) greet one another, converse, stroll, and admire storefront displays. Displays include textiles, books, framed prints, and men's clothing. In the street, a man and woman ride on horseback in the path of a crossing couple. Image surrounded by border designed as an archway comprised of gothic elements. Pictorial elements include gargoyles, masonic iconography, and the figure of a crusader. Also contains the names of the 8 members of the building committee printed below the image. Building sold circa 1873 following the completion of the new Masonic Temple on North Broad Street.
Notes Not in Wainwright.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 461
Spieler was a Philadelphia photographer who operated a studio at 720 Chestnut Street 1859-1861.
Subject Washington House (Hotel : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Masonic buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Horseback riding -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Storefronts -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 719-721.
Genre Lithographs -- Tinted -- 1850-1860.
Associated name Sloan & Stewart, architect.
Printer Spieler, William F., publisher.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **BW - Associations [P.8610]
Accession number P.8610