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Title: Zion Lutheran Church postcards
Description: Architectural plans of the first floor of the church at Front Street and Fischer Avenue prepared by the firm of Ritcher & Eiler, Reading Pennsylvania., Sheet number: 50B14., Real photos. Undivided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: Zion German Presbyterian Church, 28th and Cabot Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. C.T. Albrecht, pastor
Description: Exterior view of front facade of church built in 1890 at North Twenty-eighth and Cabot Streets with inset portrait of pastor Rev. C.T. Albrecht., Sheet number: 50B14., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: Young Women's Christian Association postcards
Description: Exterior views of the front facade of the Young Women's Christian association building constructed in 1891 after designs by Benjamin D. Price. One postcard includes a partial view of the Arch Street Presbyterian Church (1726-32 Arch Street) in the foreground., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 3 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 138A08 and 138B24., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: Young Mens Christian Association, Germantown, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front facade of young men's christian association building (Y.M.C.A.) constructed in 1891 after designs by Benjamin Franklin Betts. The building included a pool, gymnasium, running track, two bowling alleys and a dormitory. Y.M.C.A. of Germantown moved to a new building on Greene Street, constructed after designs by Thomas, Martin & Kirkpatrick in 1928., Numbered 923 on verso., Sheet number: 100A07., Divided back. Post marked 1909., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1909
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Buildings - 100]

Title: Young Friends Association Building, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front facade and flank of association building., Sheet number: 138B22., Undivided back. Post marked 1960., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: York Avenue frontage of the Burpee building, Philadelphia, distributing headquarters of "seeds that grow."
Description: Advertising postcard depicting front facade of the Burpee Seed Co. building., Sleeve number 40B01A., Undivided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1905
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Miscellaneous - 40]

Title: Wyck postcards
Description: Exterior views of the front facade of house. Earliest section built circa 1690 by Hans Milan. The center section and alterations were designed and completed by William Strickland in 1824. For nine generations belonged to the Wistar-Haines family., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 4 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 102A14, 102A15 and 102B1., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Mansions - 102]

Title: World War One, memorial in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Description: Shows the memorial, sculpted by J. Otto Schweizer and erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1934 in memory of all African American military men who have served in wartime. The top of the monument is a sculpted eternal flame, the "Torch of Life," surrounded by four American eagles. Below the torch, a female allegorical figure of justice stands holding wreaths symbolic of honor and reward. She is flanked by five figures of African American military personnel from each branch of the armed service. A dedication is inscribed into the memorial's granite pedestal which is adorned with a wreath. Erected after much controversy on Lansdowne Avenue, the memorial was moved in 1994 to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway opposite the Franklin Institute., Numbered 8419 on verso., Sheet number: 88L01., Divided back. Text on verso.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca 1935
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Monuments & Memorials - Miscellaneous - 88]

Title: Woodside Park postcards
Description: Contains images of Woodside Park in Fairmount Park built circa 1897. Includes the bandstand, showing an all female orchestra performing on stage; the Mountain Scenic Railway ride and a general view of people walking through the park., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Woodside Park depended greatly on the Fairmount Park Transportation Company, the operator of the Park trolley lines that transported visitors to and from the park and the primary investor of the Woodside Real Estate Company who owned the amusement park., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the Natioinal Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Woodside Park - 169]

Title: Woman's Medical College postcards
Description: Exterior view of main hospital and school building constructed in 1926 after designs by Ritter & Shay. Includes an interior view of the main laboratory of chemistry., Founded in 1850 as the Female Medical College of Philadelphia., Sheet number: 153B07., Undivided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Schools - Miscellaneous - 153]

Title: Wm. Leonidas Spring, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Depicts a horse attached to a carriage drinking from the Leonidas Spring in Fairmount Park, a public drinking fountain along Lincoln Drive., Also known as Springs Memorial Fountain., Sheet number: 86B10., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Miscellaneous - 86]

Title: Witherspoon Building
Description: Depicts the Witherspoon Building constructed 1895-1897 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Postcard issued by Crumbie Brothers, Philadelphia., Also known as the Presbyterian Board of Publication., Sheet number: 27A11, Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: Wister Home, where General Agnew died postcards
Description: Exterior views of front facade of Grumblethorpe, house built in 1744 by Philadelphia wine merchant John Wister. His house was the first in Germantown built solely for summer residency and greatly exceeded the dimensions of the homes around it, giving it the nickname "Wister's Big House". The British occupied the house in the fall of 1777 and it was here that General James Agnew died after being wounded in the Battle of Germantown., Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 3 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 102A13 and 102B17., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Mansions - 102]

Title: Windsor Hotel postcards
Description: Exterior views of the Windsor Hotel looking east and west on Filbert Street, including details of the front entrance on Filbert Street. Also depicts interior views of the dining room., Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 4 printed in black and white., First appears in the 1890 city directory. Alterations and additions completed by Addison Hutton in 1903 and by Savery, Scheetz & Savery in 1905., Sheet numbers: 120A01 and 120B01., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Warwick-Windsor - 120]

Title: Wills Eye Hospital postcards
Description: Exterior view of front facade of hospital built circa 1832 after designs by Thomas Ustick Walter. Also includes a collage of images depicting the interior of the hospital and staff tending to patients., Founded by James Wills, Jr. as "The Wills Hospital for the Relief of the Indigent Blind and Lame." The lot on Race Street was purchased for $20,000 and the cornerstone of the building laid in 1832., Sheet number: 108B07., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1905-1935
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hospitals - 108]

Title: Willow Grove Park postcards
Description: Contains views of Willow Grove Park, a trolley amusement park located in the Philadelphia suburb of Willow Grove in Montgomery County. Images document buildings, grounds and attractions at the park including night and day time views of the lighted or "electric rainbow" fountain; the music pavilion, a open air theater which served as performance space for summer concert series featuring John Philip Sousa and others; the artificial lakes which were used for boating; popular rides including the Mountain Scenic Railway, the Airships (also known as the Captive Flying Machine), the Coal Mine (a roller coaster), and Venice (a gondola ride); the midway; the lake side pavilion which also served as a soda fountain; the casino; and boat landing. Also contains bird's eye views; views of the grounds and picnic areas; the entranceway; the cafe; a natural spring; and the Women's Building. Two postcards contain group portraits of Sousa's band and Victor Herbert's Orchestra., Postcards issued by a variety of different publishers with the greatest number (over thirty cards each) issued by J.M. Canfield and W.N. Jennings, a Philadelphia photographer. Includes part of two series Philadelphia Post Card Company, no. 1001-1012 and Illustrated Post Card Company, no. P-22 to P-30., Contains 134 postcards printed in color and 22 in black and white. Also includes 4 linen postcards., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: bulk 1902-1907
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Willow Grove - 168]

Title: William Penn High School for Girls postcards
Description: Exterior views of front facade and flank of school facing Mount Vernon Street. Built in 1909 after designs by Henry Decourcey Richards., Sheet number: 153A07., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1911
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Schools - Miscellaneous - 153]

Title: William Elkins Masonic Orphanage for Girls postcards
Description: Exterior views of orphanage built in 1904 after designs by Horace Trumbauer at North Broad Street and Hunting Park Avenue. Includes a view of Torresdale Boulevard, later known as Roosevelt Boulevard, in the foreground. The new highway connected the small farming community of Torresdale directly to central Philadelphia., Sheet number: 138A04., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1905-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: Widener Memorial Library postcards
Description: Exterior views looking northwest at the J. Josephine Widener Memorial Library constructed in 1887 after designs by Willis Gaylord Hale. Interior designed by George Herzog and altered to accommodate the library in 1899., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Built as a residence for Peter Arrell Brown Widener, the owner of street railways in Philadelphia and Chicago. Donated his home for use by the Free Library in 1900. Vacated by the library in 1946 and destroyed by fire in 1980., Sheet numbers: 132A01, 132B01 and 132B08., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

Title: Widener Building postcards
Description: Contains three views of the north front of the Widener Building closest to City Hall. Constructed in 1914 after designs by Horace Trumbauer., Sheet numbers: 27A10 and 27A11, Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: [The Whittier, 15th and Cherry Sts., Phila., Penna. Owned and operated by the Philadelphia Young Friends Association.]
Description: Exterior view of The Whittier at the northwest corner of 15th and Cherry Streets. Built in 1912 after designs by Morgan Bunting. Owned and operated by the Philadelphia Young Friends Association., Sheet number: 138B22., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: White Cottage, Gtn., Philadelphia
Description: Exterior view of front facade of home on Manheim west of Greene Street. Although the house was owned by Col. Thomas Forrest, one of his daughers lived here with her husband, Samuel Betton, Jr. The octagonal shaped room was built by Dr. Samuel Betton, Jr. Demolished circa 1905., Sheet number: 100B11A., Undivided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1905
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Buildings - 100]

Title: West Spruce Str., Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Depicts a row of dwellings and trees lining the residential area of West Spruce Street., Numbered 785 on verso., Sheet number: 156A06., Undivided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1906
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Streets - Miscellaneous - 156]

Title: [West side of Fifty-second Street north of Jefferson Street.]
Description: Depicts a confectionery shop next to dwellings on 52nd Street, north of Jefferson Street., Numbered 8204 on recto., Sheet number: 156B11., Real photo. Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Streets - Miscellaneous - 156]

Title: [West side of 18th Street north of Columbia Avenue.]
Description: Depicts row homes along the west side of 18th Street north of Columbia Avenue., Numbered 6223 on recto., Sheet number: 156B03., Real photo. Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Streets - Miscellaneous - 156]

Title: West Philadelphia Station postcards
Description: Contains images of the Pennsylvania Railroad's West Philadelphia Station built in 1893 before the construction of 30th Street Station. Includes exterior views of the old station, a proposed, unexecuted station and a view of the railroad yards., The West Philadelphia Station should not be confused with the Pennsylvania Railroad station erected at 32nd and Market Streets in 1876 to accommodate large crowds visiting the Centennial Exhibition. The station erected in 1876 was further west of the West Philadelphia Station., Sheet numbers: 145A01 and 145A02., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1910-1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Railroads - Miscellaneous - 145]

Title: West Park Trolley Station postcards
Description: Depicts the number 33 trolley sitting in front of the West Park Trolley Station., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 1 in black and white., Sheet numbers: 86A19 and 86B11., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Miscellaneous - 86]

Title: West Park Arboretum flower bed postcards
Description: Depicts a circular flower bed surrounded by a drive in the West Park Arboretum near Horticultural Hall in Fairmount Park., Sheet number: 86A11., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1910-1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Miscellaneous - 86]

Title: Wayne Avenue, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Depicts a man walking along the west side of the 5100 block of Wayne Avenue (below Hansberry Street), showing large private residences and trees lining the street. House most clearly visible is 5130 Wayne Avenue, a large Queen Anne style residence constructed ca. 1886. Also includes partial view of the Sally Watson Center at 5128 Wayne Avenue in the left foreground., Numbered 11632 on recto., Sheet number: 104A04., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: c1908
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Miscellaneous - 104]

Title: Wayland Temple Baptist Church, 25th and Columbia Ave., Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of church organized in 1902. Moved into building depicted in image on May 15, 1949. Church building was formerly home to the Columbia Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Columbia Avenue name changed to Cecil B. Moore Avenue., Numbered 43921 on recto., Sheet number: 50B13C., Divided back. Post marked 1952. Text on verso., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1952
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: Washington Monument postcards
Description: Depicts equestrian statue of George Washington on a pedestal surrounded by four fountains and allegorical figures that represent four rivers: the Delaware, the Hudson, the Potomac and the Mississippi Rivers. Statues on the lowest tier portray "typical" American human figures and animals. Designed by Rudolf Siemering in 1897 and unveiled at the Green Street entrance to Fairmount Park. Moved to Eakins Oval at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1928. Contains views of the monument at both locations., Contains 33 postcards printed in color and 17 in black and white., Commissioned by the Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania, whose members were descendants of Washington's soldiers., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Monuments & Memorials - Washington Monument - 90]

Title: Washington Monument, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Depicts equestrian statue of George Washington on a pedestal above allegorical figures, along with "typical" American people. Designed by Rudolf Siemering in 1897 and unveiled at the Green Street entrance to Fairmount Park. Moved to the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1928. Depicts monument at Green Street entrance., Monument commissioned by the Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania, whose members were descendants of Washington's soldiers., Sheet number: 88A10., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Monuments & Memorials - Miscellaneous - 88]

Title: Wanamaker postcards
Description: Contains exterior views of the first Wanamaker store along with views of the department store built 1902-1910 after designs by Daniel H. Burnham & Company. Also depicts interior views of the main floor, the centre section west aisle looking from the waiting room, the French perfumery shop, the Egyptian hall, the Grand Court, the eagle in the Grand Court and the painting "Christ on Calvary" by Michael de Munkacsy in the Grand Court. Also includes the Herring-Curtiss flying machine that won the world's championship at Rheims, France and a private mailing card from the Swiss village at Wanamakers., Contains 18 postcards printed in color and 12 printed in black and white. Also includes 5 linen postcards., Some postcards issued as part of Wanamaker's Golden Jubilee (1861-1911) by the Taylor Art Co. of Philadelphia., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1960
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Wanamaker - 44]

Title: Walnut Street Theatre postcards
Description: Exterior views of the Walnut Street Theatre built originally as a circus in 1809, enlarged in 1811 and converted to a theatre in 1816. Remodeled in 1827-1828 after designs by John Haviland, in 1852 by Hoxie & Button, in 1903 by Willis Gaylord Hale and in 1904 by Rush Anderson Plowman. Includes an advertisement for "The Girl Rangers" at the Walnut Street Theatre in 1907., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Also identified as The Circus (1809-1811), Olympic Theatre (1811-1820) and Walnut Theatre., Sheet numbers: 157A07 and 157B03., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Theaters - 157]

Title: Walnut Lane Bridge postcards
Description: Contains views of the Walnut Lane Bridge spanning Wissahickon Creek in Fairmount Park, the largest concrete arch bridge when it was finished in 1908 by George S. Webster and Henry H. Quimby. Includes various views of the bridge, including an aerial view, side views, views from the driveway and from the Wissahickon Creek., Contains 16 postcards printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Bridges - Walnut Lane - 15]

Title: View of main assembly room, Park Avenue M.E. Church, Philadelphia
Description: Interior view of nave and sanctuary of church built circa 1886 after designs by Hazlehurst & Huckel at the southwest corner of North Park Avenue and West Norris Street., Sheet number: 50B07., Divided back. Post marked 1910., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: Valley Green postcards
Description: Contains views of Valley Green on Forbidden Drive near Wissahickon Creek in Fairmount Park. Includes views of a waterfall; the Springfield Avenue Bridge and the Valley Green Inn taken from various angles. Valley Green Inn is the only surviving roadhouse from the nineteenth century. Built circa 1850 by Thomas Livezey and expanded with newer rear additions. Purchased by the city in 1872., Contains 31 postcards printed in color and 12 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.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1945
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Valley Green - 92]

Title: Valley Green Bridge postcards
Description: Depicts the stone bridge spanning Wissahickon Creek leading to Springfield Avenue. Built in 1832 and rebuilt in 1915. Also referred to as the Springfield Avenue Bridge., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Fairmount Park - Bridges - Valley Green - 64]

Title: U.S. Custom House postcards
Description: Depicts the U.S. Custom House built 1819-1824 after designs by William Strickland as the Second Bank of the United States. From 1844 to 1932 the building housed the Philadelphia Custom House., Contains 7 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - U.S. Custom House - 34]

Title: Upsala postcards
Description: Exterior views of front facade and side of house. Built 1798 by John Johnson III, the house was occupied by members of the Johnson family until 1941., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Sometimes identified as Johnson House on postcards., Sheet numbers: 102A07 and 102B06., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Mansions - 102]

Title: University of Pennsylvania Museum postcards
Description: Contains images of the University Museum built 1893-1899 after designs by Cope & Stewardson, Wilson Eyre, Jr., and Frank Miles Day & Bro. Depicts exterior views of the front facade of the library before and after the construction of the rotunda in 1914. Also includes an interior view of the Oriental Art section of the museum., Contains 6 postcards printed in color and 4 printed in black and white. Also includes 2 linen postcards., Also known as the Archaeology and Anthropology Museum., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1910-1935
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [University of Pennsylvania - Museum - 167]

Title: University of Pennsylvania Library postcards
Description: Contains images of the Anne and Jerome Fisher Fine Arts Library built 1888-1891 after designs by Frank Furness. Includes exterior views of the front facade looking east and an interior view of the reading room., Contains 7 printed in color and 7 printed in black and white., Founded as a charity school in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. Original school buildings located at 4th and Arch Streets, then moved into the Presidential Mansion at 9th and Chestnut Streets in 1802. The mansion was cleared away in 1829 and two larger university buildings were constructed. Expanded to a much larger West Philadelphia campus in 1875., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [University of Pennsylvania - Library - 165]

Title: University of Pennsylvania Campus postcards
Description: Contains images of the University of Pennsylvania's West Philadelphia campus, mostly depicting College Hall from various angles, built 1870-1872 after designs by Thomas Webb Richards., Contains 9 postcards printed in color and 8 printed in black and white., Founded as a charity school in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. Original school buildings located at 4th and Arch Streets, then moved into the Presidential Mansion at 9th and Chestnut Streets in 1802. The mansion was cleared away in 1829 and two larger university buildings were constructed. Expanded to a much larger West Philadelphia campus in 1875., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [University of Pennsylvania - Campus - 161]

Title: University of Pennsylvania Buildings and Grounds postcards
Description: Contains images of University of Pennsylvania buildings and grounds including College Hall, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Quadrangle and Triangle Dormitories, gymnasium and Franklin Field, Hamilton Walk, medical building, Houston Hall, Dental Hall, Bodine Archway, law school, 34th Street entrance, Veterinary building, new laboratory building, "Class of 1893" Memorial Gate and engineering building., Contains 9 postcards printed in color and 18 printed in black and white. Also includes 4 linen postcards., Founded as a charity school in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. Original school buildings located at 4th and Arch Streets, then moved into the Presidential Mansion at 9th and Chestnut Streets in 1802. The mansion was cleared away in 1829 and two larger university buildings were constructed. Expanded to a much larger West Philadelphia campus in 1875., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1935
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [University of Pennsylvania - Miscellaneous - 166]

Title: United States Mint postcards
Description: Contains images of "Ye Olde Mint" painted by E. Lamasure. Depicts an exterior view of the first United States Mint at 37-39 North 7th Street, built in 1792. First public building erected by Act of Congress., Numbered 1924 on recto., Sheet number: 160A01., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1915-1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [U.S. Mint - 160]

Title: United States Mint postcards
Description: Exterior views looking northwest of the second location of the United States Mint at the northwest corner of Juniper and Chestnut Streets. Built 1829-1833 after designs by William Strickland. Demolished in 1902., Contains 2 postcards printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 160A09 and 160B03., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1905
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [U.S. Mint - 160]

Title: United States Mint postcards
Description: Contains images of the United States Mint on Spring Garden Street, built 1898-1901 after designs by James Knox Taylor. Includes exterior views of the front facade and views of activity within the mint showing rooms where money is made and tested, the main corridor on the second floor, machines cutting disks from strips, workers weighing silver dollars and the coin stamp., Contains 49 postcards printed in color and 11 printed in black and white., The Community College of Philadelphia acquired the property in 1971., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [U.S. Mint - 160]

Title: United Gas Improvement postcards
Description: Depicts the United Gas Improvement building looking north on Broad Street. Building constructed circa 1898., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 4 in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - United Gas Improvement - 33]

Title: United Gas Improvement Building (U.G.I.) and the Young Men's Christian Association Building (Y.M.C.A.) postcards
Description: Contains three exterior views of the United Gas Improvement Building and the Young Men's Christian Association Building on the 1400 block of Arch Street. The United Gas Improvement Building was constructed circa 1898 after designs by Wilson Brothers & Company. The Young Men's Christian Association was built in 1908 after designs by Horace Trumbauer., Contains 3 postcards printed in color., Sheet number: 27A09, Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: Union League postcards
Description: Depicts the Union League built 1864-1865 by John Fraser., Contains 10 postcards printed in color and 2 in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: 1900-1910
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Union League - 32]

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