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[Letitia Penn House, Lansdowne Dr. near W. Girard Ave.] [graphic].
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Alfred Hand Photographic Negative Collection
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Creator
Hand, Alfred, photographer.
Title
[Letitia Penn House, Lansdowne Dr. near W. Girard Ave.] [graphic].
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1920
Date
ca. 1920
Physical Description
1 negative: glass; 11 x 8 cm. (4 x 3.25 in.)
Description
Exterior view of Penn House in Fairmount Park, built 1713-1715 for Thomas Chalkley on land owned by William Penn's daughter, Letitia, although it was believed that William Penn built the home and lived there. Served as a tavern for many years, until the house was moved to Fairmount Park in 1883 in order to save it from destruction during a period of rapid commercial growth in the city.
Notes
Inscribed in negative: 2462.
Title from negative sleeve.
Also known as the Letitia Street House.
Modern reference print available.
Subject
Chalkley, Thomas, 1675-1741 -- Homes and haunts.
Dwellings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Geographic subject
Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West.
Girard Avenue (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- West -- 3401.
Genre
Glass plate negatives -- 1910-1920.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| 4x5 Glass Negatives - Hand [P.9259.40]
Accession number
P.9259.40
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Alfred Hand Photographic Negative Collection
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