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Creator Moras, Ferdinand, 1821-1908.
Title Panorama Hill, Hestonville, West Philadelphia. [graphic] : This property, embracing over 350 acres, adjoins Hestonville in the 24th Ward, and is distant 3 1/2 miles from Market St. Bridge. It extends from the Lancaster Turnpike to the Monument Road, and it is intersected by the old Lancaster Road, thus having the advantage of three excellent roads. It also has constant communication of passenger rail road. The elevation is 250 feet above tide, the highest ground within an equal distance of the center of the city, of which it commands a splendid panoramic view. The gas has been introduced and the property is well supplied with spring water and possesses all the advantages of the more densely populated wards. For public institutions or elegant residences this locality is unsurpassed.
Publisher Philadelphia: F. Moras lith. 109 South 4th St
Publisher PA. Philadelphia. 1867
Date [ca. 1867]
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph, tinted with one stone; 66 x 91 cm. (26.5 x 36.5 in.)
Description Print containing panoramic views of Panorama Hill in Hestonville, West Philadelphia and "Panorama of Philadelphia as Seen from Panorama Hill." "References" to 32 sites total in both views printed below the images. Central view shows the Pennsylvania Railroad (labeled) cutting through the area that is lined with trees, farmland, and a small number of residences. In the foreground, trains travel in opposite directions on the rail tracks that overpass Old Lancaster Road (labeled). Horse-drawn carriages and wagons travel on Lancaster and under the overpass, cows and horses graze on the hillsides, and the residences of David George (1), Jesse George (2), and Edmund George (3) are visible in the background. Also shows the ravine for a proposed lake (4), the distant steeple of Episcopal Hospital (5), and the toll house (6) on Lancaster Road. Upper view shows the Philadelphia skyline from Panorama Hill. Cows graze in the foreground in front of fenced pastures. In the distant background, steeples and roofs of prominent landmarks, predominately churches, are visible. Includes Girard College (1); House of Refuge (2); Eastern State Penitentiary (3); Shot tower (15); Catholic Cemetery (23); Delaware River (24); Lunatic Asylum (25) and Pennsylvania Railroad (26). Churches include Christ Church (6); St. Peters (12); St. Marks (16); and Trinity Church Maylandville (22). Also contains an inset map showing the property outline between 49th and 56th streets and Haddington and York avenues. Map also includes proposed lake and compass with north pointing left.
Notes Manuscript note on recto: Made about 1867.
Philadelphia on Stone.
POS 539
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited.
LCP also holds duplicate in very poor condition.
Free Library of Philadelphia: Oversize Philadelphiana - Views (2 copies)
Subject George Family -- Homes and haunts.
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Churches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Dwellings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Railroads -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject Old Lancaster Road (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Panorama Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Maps.
Panorama Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Pictorial works.
West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Pictorial works.
Genre Lithographs -- Tinted -- 1850-1860
Panoramic views -- 1850-1860
Maps -- 1850-1860
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| **BW - View [P.2132]
Accession number P.2132