| Creator |
Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927 |
| Title |
Sparks' Shot Tower |
| Date |
ca. 1922 |
| Description |
Depicts a narrow residential street with a corner store in the foreground and a large cyllindrical tower looming in the background. |
| Notes |
The long-discussed Sparks' shot tower remains a dominant feature of Southwark. It stands just west from Front Street and
north from John or Carpenter Street. It was built in 1808 by Bishop & Sparks for the production of shot for sportsmen. In
1812, when the firm was called upon for shot to be used in the war, Bishop, being a Friend, withdrew from the business. It
was continued by Sparks for many years. In the rear of the tower a small cemetery existed. This space and that upon which
the tower stands have been taken by the city as a public playground.
|
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Taylor Catalog Number: 166 |
| Is part of |
Frank H. Taylor Collection |
| Identifier |
Taylor - Case 10-3 [2717.F] |
