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Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Philadelphia. The birthplace of liberty. Official souvenir view book Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Description: Souvenir containing portraiture and views of exhibition sites and Philadelphia landmarks. Portraiture depicts members of the "Executive Staff-Sesqui Centennial Exhibition Association" and prominent members of the Lu Lu Temple, including Mayor W. Freeland Kendrick; Capt. Asher C. Baker, Director in Chief; R.J. Pearse, Director of Works; Axel Malm, Director of Exhibits; S. Van T. Jester, Executive Secretary; Mrs. J. Willis Martin, Chairman Women's Board; Albert H. Ladner, Jr., Past Illustrious Potentate of Lu Lu Temple; William Heim, High Priest and Prophet of Lu Lu Temple; and Walter Fancourt, Jr., Assistant Rabban of Lu Lu Temple. Exhibition views include: Main Entrance, Liberal Arts Palace; Convention Hall, auditorium; Section of Palace of Varied Industries; Vista of Fine Arts Palace; Director of Public Welfare Charles H. Grakelow's address to the Boy Scouts during opening ceremonies; Tower of Light; Illuminating Effect on the Palace of Agriculture; Franklin Trust Co., offical bank on the grounds; Taj-Mahal Palace of India; "Orient" concessions; Palace of Fine Arts; Florida Building; participants in the "Know Your City" tour of the grounds; Outlook, League Island; and "Two Million Dollar Stadium" (i.e, later John F. Kennedy Stadium)., Philadelphia landmarks include Franklin Trust Building (15th and Chestnut); University of Pennsylvania; Christ Church; Liberty Bell; Independence Hall; Carpenter's Hall; William Penn Statue (Pennsylvania Hospital); Benjamin Franklin's Grave; Horticultural Hall (Fairmount Park); Wm. Penn's Mansion (Fairmount Park); Old Tun Tavern; Benjamin Franklin, Ritz Carlton, Bellevue Statford, and Adelphia hotels; Philadelphia & Reading Terminal; Elverson Building; Wanamaker's Store (1200 block Chestnut); Penn Athletic Club; Franklin Institute; City Hall; Girard College-Main Building; Broad Street Station; League Island Navy Yard; and Great Cranes in League Island Navy Yard. Several views include exhibition visitors and street and pedestrian traffic. Also contains "Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia," including the Delaware River Bridge and reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and catalog cover for the Women's Committee exhibition "'High Street' Old Philadelphia 1776." The exhibition near the Navy Yard celebrated the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia through attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions, and sporting events., Paper binding embossed with illustration in gold and blue depicting the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Also includes an ornament marked "1926.", Illustrated title page depicting views of "Tower of Light" and "Tower of City Hall at Night.", Gift of Michael Zinman., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator: Cardinell, John D.
Date: [c1926]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Michael Zinman World's Fairs Collection - Souvenirs [P.2008.36.50]

Title: Old Pennypack Baptist Church. 1688 - 1925
Description: Interior view of pulpit and pews of Baptist church founded in 1688 by twelve men and women from England, Ireland and Wales. Original log church constructed by founders was replaced in 1770 and a third structure was erected in 1805., Considered the oldest Baptist Church in Pennsylvania. Originally known as Pennepek., Real photo. Paul - Photo engraved on recto. Undivided back. AZO stamp box with squares in corner., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Religion - [P.9050.15]

Title: Jefferson Hospital and annex, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view looking east of the Samuel Gustine Thompson Memorial Annex at the southeast corner of Sansom and Clifton Streets, built in 1922-1924 by John T. Windrim in honor of William E. Thompson, who had been one of the trustees of Jefferson Hospital. Engineers Stone & Webster supervised the construction of the 17 story private ward building. New annex building replaced the nurses' home at 1020 Sansom Street., Numbered 117 and 121330 on recto., Sheet number: 108A04., 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. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hospitals - 108]

Title: Seamen's Church Institute, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of Seamen's Church Institute building, constructed in 1925. Under the auspices of the Episcopal Church and the outcome of the Churchmen's Missionary Association. Provided residence and entertainment for seamen passing through Philadelphia., Numbered 105111 on recto., Sheet number: 138A07., Divided back. 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: ca. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: Sears postcards
Description: Exterior views of the distribution plant of Sears Roebuck & Co. on Roosevelt Boulevard built after designs by Ernest A. Greenfeld and Tilden, Register & Pepper., 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. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Sears - 42]

Title: Peck & Hills' Furniture Co., 642 North Broad St. cor. Wallace, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Interior view of living room section of enormous furniture showroom, showing couches, chairs, lamps and tables., Advertisement on verso. Post marked 1922. AZO stamp box with upward pointing triangles in corner., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: ca. 1922
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Business - [P.2005.7]

Title: Hotel Pennsylvania postcards
Description: Contains images of the Hotel Pennsylvania, built in 1922 after designs by Clarence Edmond Wunder. Depicts exterior views of the hotel looking southwest at the 39th Street front. Also includes interior views of the lobby, lounge, men's club and the gentlemen's smoking room., Contains 3 postcards printed in color and 5 printed in black and white. Also includes 2 linen postcards., Also identified as the Chestnut Hall Apartments, the Penn Sherwood and Hotel Philadelphian., Sheet numbers: 117A04, 117B01C and 117B01D., 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: 1922-1950
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Lauber's through Stenton - 117]

Title: North Philadelphia Station, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front of station built 1896-1901 after designs by Theophilus Parsons Chandler, Jr., Numbered 105334A on verso., Also identified as the Germantown Junction Station., Sheet number: 145A02., Divided back. Stamped Dec. 9, 1921 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: ca. 1921
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Railroads - Miscellaneous - 145]

Title: Pennsylvania Railroad System Building, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front. Resembles Graham, Anderson, Probst & White's unexecuted passenger station at 16th and Pennsylvania Boulevard., Numbered 130424 on verso., Sheet number: 145A02., 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. 1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Railroads - Miscellaneous - 145]

Title: Hotel Lorraine postcards
Description: Contains images of the Lorraine Hotel built after designs by Willis Gaylord Hale in 1893 on the former site of the Lincoln Market. Depicts an exterior view of the front facade and interior views of the lobby, cafeteria and the Chelsea Banquet Room., Contains 4 postcards printed in color and 1 printed in black and white., Four out of five post cards issued by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee., Sheet numbers: 117A01B and 117B01A., 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. 1920
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Lauber's through Stenton - 117]

Title: Misericordia Hospital postcards
Description: Contains views of the Misericordia Hospital built in 1915 by Edwin Forrest Durang at the northwest corner of 53rd Street and Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia. Depicts an exterior view of the front facade of the hospital and interior views of a private room, the nursery, children's ward, women's ward and library., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 5 printed in black and white., Five out of six postcards issued by Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., New York, NY., Sheet numbers: 108A05, 108B05B and 108B05C., 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: 1920-1940
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hospitals - 108]

Title: Benjamin Franklin Bridge postcards
Description: Contains views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge spanning the Delaware River, built 1920-1926 after designs by Paul Cret and Ralph Modjeski. Images document general views of the bridge connecting Philadelphia and Camden; the construction of river piers for the bridge; the approach and anchorage of the completed bridge; street traffic on the bridge and a view of the bridge from the wharves on Delaware Avenue., Contains 11 postcards printed in color. 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: 1920-1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Bridges - Delaware River (Franklin) - 11]

Title: The Free Library of Philadelphia, Kingsessing Branch, Fifty-first Street below Chester Avenue
Description: Exterior view of front facade of library built circa 1918., Sheet number: 132B03., 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. 1918
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

Title: The Free Library of Philadelphia, McPherson Square Branch, Indiana Avenue and F Street
Description: Exterior view of front facade of library built 1915-1917 after designs by Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B04., 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. 1917
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

Title: St. John's R.C. Church, Thirteenth St. above Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front facade of church built in 1900 after designs by Frank Rushmore Watson., Numbered 107 on recto., Sheet number: 50A09., Divided back. Post marked 1917., 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. 1917
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: The Settlement Music School postcards
Description: Exterior view of the front facade of the Settlement Music School. Includes a view of a party at the school, with a policeman wearing a basket hat in the foreground., Moved into Queen Street building in 1917., Sheet number: 138B19., Undivided backs. AZO stamp boxes with upward pointing triangles in corners., 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. 1917
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: Philadelphia College and Infirmary of Osteopathy, S.E. corner 19th and Spring Garden Streets, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of the college and hospital at the southeast corner of 19th and Spring Garden Streets. The college purchased the property in 1916 and commissioned Savery & Scheetz to design additions and alterations., Numbered 21428N on verso., Founded in 1898. Name changed to Philadelphia College of Osteopathy in 1921., Also identified as the Osteopathic Hospital of Philadelphia., Sheet number: 153B03., 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. 1916
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Schools - Miscellaneous - 153]

Title: Old Zion's Church, 4th & Cherry Sts., -- 1766 to 1869
Description: Exterior view of church built 1766-1769 after designs by Robert Smith, burned in 1794, rebuilt 1794-1796 and demolished in 1869., Also known as the Zion Lutheran Church and the New Lutheran Church., Sheet number: 50B14., Divided back. Post marked 1916. German 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: 1916
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: [The George Nugent Home for Aged Ministers and their Wives.]
Description: Exterior view of front facade of The Nugent Home. Baptist Home built circa 1895 after designs by J.F. Stuckert & Son., Sheet number: 138B11., 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. 1916
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: Commercial Trust Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view. Constructed in 1900-1902 after designs by Furness, Evans & Co and demolished in 1969., Also known as the Arcade Building., Sheet number: 27A04, 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. 1916
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: Logan Square and Parkway postcards
Description: Contains images of Logan Square, Logan Circle and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from many different perspectives. Depicts popular landmarks on the parkway including the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Central Branch of the Free Library, City Hall, the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul and Pennsylvania Railroad's Suburban Station. Images document Logan Square and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before, during and after construction from 1917-1926., Contains 21 postcards printed in color and 5 printed in black and white. Also includes 11 linen postcards., Logan Square marked the central portion of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, connecting the wider linear segment running east from the Art Museum terminus and the thinner portion running west from City Hall. Based on plans designed by Jacques Greber, who was also responsible for the World's Exposition held in Paris in 1937. One of many boulevards created during the City Beautiful movement, emphasizing an attractive environment of green landscapes and classical civic buildings that would create moral and civic minded citizens during a time when American cities were afflicted by poverty and overcrowded living conditions., 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: 1915-1960
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Logan Square and Parkway - 133]

Title: The Free Library of Philadelphia, Haddington Branch, S.W. corner 65th and Girard Avenue
Description: Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1915 after designs by Albert Kelsey., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Booklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B03., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

Title: The Free Library of Philadelphia, Nicetown Branch, Hunting Park and Wayne Avenues
Description: Exterior view of front facade of library built in 1915 after designs by John T. Windrim., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B05., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

Title: The Free Library of Philadelphia, Paschalville Branch, S.E. cor. Seventieth Street and Woodland Avenue
Description: Exterior view of front facade., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B05., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

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., Divided backs. Text on verso., Accession numbers: (2)1525.F.56b and P.9048.232, Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Government buildings - [various]

Title: Philadelphia on a busy day
Description: Depicts a "Quick Delivery" truck standing in the middle of the street, the driver napping and the horse eating grass from the street. A cop leans on a lamppost and twirls his nightstick. Children play marbles in the street, and a dog sleeps. The building in the background resembles Independence Hall., Undivided back. Post marked 1915., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Comic - [P.2002.67.21]

Title: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Philadelphia
Description: Exterior view looking southeast at the Broad Street front. Built in 1912 and expanded in 1914. Commissioned by the Widener family., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Hotels - [P.9490.12]

Title: Hotel Adelphia, Chestnut at 13th Street, nearest to everything in Philadelphia
Description: Exterior view of hotel built in 1912 after designs by Horace Trumbauer. Consisted of 21 stories and 400 guest rooms., Divided back., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: ca. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Hotels - [P.9048.255]

Title: Ritz Carlton Hotel postcards
Description: Contains images of the Ritz Carlton Hotel commissioned by the Widener family. Built in 1912 and expanded in 1914. Depicts exterior views of the hotel looking east and southeast. Also includes interior views of the French restaurant, palm court and writing room in the hotel., Contains 3 postcards printed in color and 5 printed in black and white., Sheet numbers: 117A06, 117B03A and 117B03B., 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: 1915-1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Lauber's through Stenton - 117]

Title: The Phipps Institute for Consumptives, 7th & Lombard Sts. Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of institute looking northeast. Built in 1913. Founded by Henry C. Phipps as the Institutue for the Study, Treatment and Prevention of Tuberculosis., Numbered 539 on verso., Sheet number: 108A07., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hospitals - 108]

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: Belmont Theatre, 52nd Street below Market, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front facade of theatre constructed in 1914 after designs by John Irwin Bright., Postcard issued by the Photo & Art Publishing Co., Philadelphia and Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 157B01., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Theaters - 157]

Title: Philadelphia Record postcards
Description: Depicts interior views of the Philadelphia Record building on Chestnut Street, including the lobby showing a giant global map and a printing room during Franklin's time. Constructed in 1886 after designs by Willis Gaylord Hale., Accession numbers: P.9048.267 and P.9048.284., Divided backs., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Date: 1915-1946
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department LCP postcards - Business - [various]

Title: Philadelphia Record postcards
Description: Contains views of office building constructed in 1886 after designs by Willis Gaylord Hale. Several interior views of the office building depict a section of the linotyping room, the stereotyping room and a corner of the press room. Also includes a family reading the Philadelphia Record and a subscription card depicting the Delaware River at Penn Beach, NJ., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., Most postcards (five out of seven) issued by the Home Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pa., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Philadelphia Record - 41]

Title: Philadelphia Stock Exchange postcards
Description: Depicts the Philadelphia Stock Exchange building constructed in 1912 after designs by Horace Trumbauer., Also known as the Philadelphia Exchange and the Philadelphia Stock Exchange., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Stock Exchange - 30]

Title: Horticultural Hall, Broad above Spruce Streets
Description: Depicts Horticultural Hall built 1894-1896 after designs by Frank Day Miles on the site of an earlier horticultural hall designed by Samuel Sloan. Demolished in 1917 to make way for the Shubert Theater., Sheet number: 27A05B, Divided back. Post marked 1917., 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: Bell Telephone building, 17th and Arch Streets postcards
Description: Exterior views from Arch Street looking north of Bell Telephone's Parkway central office building built 1914-1915., Sheet number: 27A02, 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. 1915
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: Train entrance of the Philadelphia subway, Front & Arch Sts. [sic], Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Depicts the train entrance for the Market Street subway near Front and Market Streets looking west, showing a train emerging from underground about to loop around a steep incline to continue along Delaware Avenue. Also depicts commercial store fronts on the south side of Market Street., Numbered 302 on verso., The Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company (PRT) built the Market Street subway - elevated from 15th Street to 69th Street in 1907. Construction expanding the line eastward to Delaware Avenue finished in 1908, but the elevated section connecting Frankford to the Center City line was not completed until 1922., Sheet number: 158A01., Divided back. Post marked 1914., 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. 1914
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Transit - 158]

Title: Trinity Presbyterian Church, corner Cambria St. & Frankford Ave
Description: Exterior view of church built in 1876., Postcard issued by A. Schneider, Philadelphia and Excelsior, Inc., Sheet number: 50B13C., Divided back. Post marked 1914., 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. 1914
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Churches - Miscellaneous - 50]

Title: Franklin Bank Building and Betz Building. Broad and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of Girard Trust Company building constructed 1888-1889 after designs by Addison Hutton and the Betz Building constructed 1889-1890 after designs by William H. Decker., See earlier postcard view printed in black and white dated before 1908 when the building served as the Girard Trust Company. Sheet number: 27B04., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Divided back. Post marked 1914., Sheet number: 27A05B
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: ca. 1914
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Buildings - Miscellaneous - 27]

Title: The Free Library of Philadelphia, South Philadelphia Branch. 2407-2417 South Broad Street
Description: Exterior view of front facade of library built circa 1913 after designs by Charles Louis Borie, Jr., Also identified as Ritner Childrens Branch., Postcard issued by William H. Rau, Philadelphia, and the Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., Sheet number: 132B06., 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. 1913
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

Title: Engine Co. #9, Germantown
Description: Exterior view of side of Germantown fire station facing Carpenter's Lane, showing three fire fighters sitting on a bench., Sheet number: 100B03., Real photo. Divided back. Post marked 1913., 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. 1913
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Germantown - Buildings - 100]

Title: The Philadelphia Wagon manufactured by Rech-Marbaker Co. Girard Ave & 8th St. Philadelphia Pa Wagons. Coaches. Autombiles. Ambulances. Nothing to risk when we do your work
Description: Advertisement blotters, reused as mounts, containing calendars and vignette views of wagons designed for specific firms by the manufactory. Wagons include H.H. Battles, flowers; Dexter's Tip-Top Bread (Springfield, Mass.); and Lit Brothers Furniture. Also contains cut-outs of fashionable female figures attired in dresses captioned in type "Most Beautiful"; "Merry Youth"; and "Easy Always" pasted on the versos., Printed below title: Wm. A. Rech, President; W. E. Marbaker, Vice President; and J. Edwin Rech, Secretary and Treasurer., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gift of Helen Beitler and Estate of Helen Beitler.
Date: [1913]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Helen Beitler Graphic Ephemera Collection - Trade cards & Blotters [P.2011.10.50-52]

Title: The Free Library of Philadelphia, Falls of the Schuylkill Branch, Warden Drive and Midvale Avenue
Description: Exterior view of library built in 1912 after designs by Rankin, Kellogg & Crane., Sheet number: 132B02., 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. 1912
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

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