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Where Sky-Scrapers Now Rise
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Creator
Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title
Where Sky-Scrapers Now Rise
Date
ca. 1922
Description
Shows the corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets. Signs are visible on buildings for B. Franklin's Detective Agency, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Henry M. Hallowell & Son Fruits.
Notes
Not so long ago the space upon which the Real Estate Trust Building and the North American Building now rise held the structures here portrayed. At the corner of Chestnut and Broad streets there yet remained the large mansion wherein Harmer served good dinners to particular people, where the Pennsylvania Railroad Company sold tickets and where Benjamin Franklin (not the philospher, mind you!) kept his sleuths when they were not on the track of evil-doers. Just below, on neighborly terms with other residences. Hallowell & Son sold choice fruits, and, at the corner of George street, the old Independent Church still recalled the eloquence of Dr. Chambers.
Taylor Catalog Number: 44
Is part of
Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier
Taylor - Case 2-5-2 [2717.F]
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Frank H. Taylor Illustration Collection
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