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Creator Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title At Sixth and Sansom Streets
Date ca. 1922
Description Cobblestone street view of the corner of Sansom and Sixth streets. Shows residential buildings as well as pedestrianas and horse-drawn carriages.
Notes Several survivals of the array of residential buildings which once fronted Independence Square, along Sixth Street. still remain (in 1916). These roomy structures were the homes, a century ago, of affluent families. That one at the corner of Sansom (formerly George) Street was the birthplace of John Welsh. a notable citizen, best remembered as the leader of the group of distinguished citizens who organized, financed and carried to the success the memorable Centennial Exhibition. The Wetherill House, on Sansom Street, shown in the drawing, was a favorite place for military meetings in the early months of the Civil War. The old Washington Grays organized here, the members of the First Regiment Gray Reserves and a part of the Seventeenth Regiment of the Three Months' Campaign. The building upon the southwestern corner was long occupied by the Board of Health. Later it was replaced by a structure of the Fire Department service.
Taylor Catalog Number: 42
Is part of Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier Taylor - Case 1-13 [2717.F]