View showing the west and north elevations of the Washington House, built in 1740. Several signs, one painted on the west front, identify Stephen A. Henry as the proprietor of the tavern at the time of this photograph. A man smoking a pipe leans against the wooden telegraph pole marking the car stop on Germantown Avenue. An advertisement for Sun Lite Coffee is visible on the north flank of the building south of the tavern., Inscribed in negative: 2755., Title from negative sleeve., Modern reference print available.
Creator
Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date
ca. 1920
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Glass Negatives - Hand [P.9259.55]
Exterior view of west front and south flank of tavern known as Washington Tavern since 1793. Also used as a market house in the 19th century. Includes a partial view of the entrance and storefront of the store located south of the tavern on Germantown Avenue., Slide number 74., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., Title and date given in manuscript on mount.
Creator
Bullock, John G., 1854-1939, photographer
Date
1911
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department lantern - Bullock [P.9731.69]