Doorway of Wister House, Vernon Park. [graphic] / John G. Bullock. Bullock, John G., 1854-1939 photographer. Matthews, James -- Homes and haunts. Wister, John, d. 1900 -- Homes and haunts. Germantown Historical Society -- Buildings. Doors & doorways -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Historical societies -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. Exterior detail of doorway of dwelling constructed for James Matthews in two stages between ca. 1741 and 1805. The Wister Family purchased the property in 1812 and John Wister, president of Duncannon Iron Co., lived in the house until shortly before his death in 1900. Housed Germantown Branch of the Free Library 1898- 1907 and the Site and Relic Society (i.e. Germantown Historical Society) 1907-1927. Photographer's imprint printed on mount. Title and date given in manuscript on mount. Philadelphia PA. Philadelphia. 1913 April 1, 1913 Lantern slides -- 1910-1920. 1 slide: lantern; 8 x 11 cm.(3.25 x 4 in.) digitool:4111 Library Company of Philadelphia Print Dept. lantern - Bullock [P.9731.42] P.9731.42 Part of Old Germantown. 47 Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) Germantown Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- 5860. Vernon Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)