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Creator Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title Stephen Girard's Farm House
Date ca. 1922
Description Shows an ivy-covered farmhouse, identified as having been owned by Stephen Girard.
Notes Possibly as a diversion from his thronging business cares, Stephen Girard bought seventy-five acres of ground in Passyunk in the year 1797, and there established a model farm. The location was "three miles from Philadelphia upon the Fort Mifflin road." The residence he there erected is still preserved as is the property of the city. The drawing has been made from photos taken before modern changes were made. Doubtless the financier and merchant lived here at times, finding delight in his choice cattle and sheep and in his productive fields up to the period of his death, at the end of the year 1830.
Taylor Catalog Number: 153
Is part of Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier Taylor - Case 4-6 [2717.F]