Depicts landmarks in the Frankford section of Philadelphia showing exterior views of the Free Library of Frankford; the Real Estate Trust Building on Frankford Avenue; Frankford High School and Frankford Baptist Church., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 2 printed in black and white., 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 [Frankford (section) - 97]
Contains images of Rittenhouse Square and buildings that line the periphery, such as Holy Trinity Church, Rittenhouse Plaza Apartments and The Wellington. Also includes a drawing of children playing in Rittenhouse Square and an advertisement for the annual Arts Festival held in the Square., Contains 5 postcards printed in color and 1 printed in black and white. Also includes 1 linen postcard., Known as the Southwest Square, until 1825 when it was renamed in honor of astronomer and Philadelphia native David Rittenhouse., 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
1910-2000
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Rittenhouse Square - 147]
