| Title |
Demme, William |
| Date |
b. ca. 1826? |
| Description |
William Demme, born ca. 1826? in Germany, was a partner in the lithographic firm Schnabel, Finkeldey, and Demme 1856-1857.
Comprised of Edward Schnabel, John F. Finkeldey, and Demme, the firm issued at least four versions of lithographs showing
the lower blocks of Chestnut Street under the series title "Panorama of Philadelphia." Schnabel, Finkeldey, and Demme also
issued sheet music covers. Before entering the partnership, Demme worked at the establishment of P. S. Duval at 5 Ranstead
Place in 1856.
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Demme was possibly the William Demme listed in the 1870 census as 44 years of age and a resident of Ward 11. He lived with
Sabina (b. ca. 1826) and Louis (b. ca. 1855), most likely his wife and son. He may also be the William Demme who declared
his intent to be naturalized on September 20, 1854 in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
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| Is part of |
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers |
| References |
See Duval, P. S.; Finkeldey, John F; and Schnabel, Edward. |
| Call number |
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers |
| Bibliographic citation |
Census 1870 |
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Philadelphia Business and City Directories 1856-1857 |
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Groce & Wallace, 174 |
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Peters, 360 |
