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Horticultural Hall postcards. [graphic].
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Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector.
Contributor
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect.
Title
Horticultural Hall postcards. [graphic].
Date
1900-1930
Physical Description
111 photomechanical prints (postcards): photolithograph; 9 x 15 cm.(3.5 x 5.5 in.)
Description
Depicts hall built 1875 after designs by Hermann J. Schwarzmann, demolished in 1955 even though the 383' long, 193' wide building was supposed to remain a permanent botanical conservatory, showcasing exotic plant species and Victorian gardens. Includes exterior views of front facade and flank and interior views of chrysanthemums, a palm exhibit, a fern house, a cactus bed and the entrance of the hall. Also depicts various views of the Sunken Gardens and the Lily Pond.
Notes
Contains 89 postcards printed in color and 20 printed in black and white. Also includes 2 linen postcards.
Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Subject
Horticultural Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Exhibition buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Horticultural buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Genre
Photomechanical prints -- Color -- 1900-1930.
Photomechanical prints -- 1900-1910.
Postcards -- 1900-1930.
Associated name
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Horticultural Hall - 71-74]
Accession number
Brightbill 71-74
071-a01-a
072-a01-a
072-a01-c
073-a01-c
073-a02-b
074-a01-a
074-a03-b
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