| Creator |
Inger, Christian. |
| Contributor |
Hunter, Thomas, printer. |
|
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
|
C. Inger & Hensel, publisher. |
|
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
|
Wilson, Joseph M. 1838-1902, architect. |
| Title |
Birdseye view of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, with the buildings of the International Exhibition 1876 [graphic] / Designed
& lith. by C. Inger; printed by Thos. Hunter, Phila.
|
| Publisher |
Philadelphia : Published by C. Inger & Hensel, 905 Market St |
| Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia |
| Date |
c1875 |
| Physical Description |
1 print: chromolithograph mounted on cardboard; 73 x 90 cm. (29 x 36 in.) |
| Description |
Lovely bird's eye view looking east toward the city from Belmont Mansion, the former estate of Judge Richard Peters. In the
foreground, visitors to the property partake of the grounds that are landscaped with trees and small gardens. Elegantly-attired
men, women, and children stroll; appreciate the vista from benches and chairs; and enjoy refreshments at tables. Other patrons
depart in horse-drawn carriages down a path that winds past the Belmont Water Works and Columbia Railroad Bridge. A train
approaches the bridge. In the right background, the proposed Centennial Exhibition buildings, and grounds congested with visitors,
are visible in West Fairmount Park. The Main Hall and Memorial Hall predominate. In the left background, the expansive cityscape
dominates the view and includes Girard College, the Fairmount Water Works, Gas Works, Rodeph Shalom Synagogue, the Cathedral
of S.S. Peter and Paul, Masonic Temple, and the future City Hall. Church steeples, industrial smokestacks, blocks of brick
buildings, and the distant Delaware River comprise the vista as well. Also visible are the several bridges that span the Schuylkill
River. The bridges include the Columbia, New York Connecting Railway, Girard Avenue, Spring Garden Street, Market Street,
and Chestnut Street bridges. Several vessels travel the river. The Centennial Exhibition celebrated the centennial of the
United States through an international exhibition of industry, agriculture, and art. Many of the buildings were designed by
Herman Schwartzmann, Henry Pettit, and Joseph M. Wilson.
|
| Notes |
Image arched at top center. |
|
Not in Wainwright. |
|
Philadelphia on Stone |
|
POS 55 |
|
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited. |
| Subject |
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) -- Buildings. |
|
Bridges -- Pennsylvania -- Schuylkill River. |
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Carriages & coaches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Churches -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Masonic buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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Public utilities -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
|
Waterworks -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Geographic subject |
Belmont (Philadelphia, Pa. : Estate) |
|
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West. |
|
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Pictorial works. |
|
Schuylkill River (Pa.) |
| Genre |
Chromolithographs -- 1870-1880. |
|
Bird's eye views -- 1870-1880. |
| Associated name |
Pettit, Henry, 1842-1921, architect. |
| Associated name |
Schwarzmann, Hermann J., 1846-1891, architect. |
| Associated name |
Wilson, Joseph M. (Joseph Miller), 1838-1902, architect. |
| Printer |
C. Inger & Hensel, publisher. |
| Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| ***BW - Views [P.9324] |
| Accession number |
P.9324 |
