Tradecard containing an exterior view of the saloon and concert hall built 1857 on the 500 block of North Third Street. Male patrons convene at and near the entry as pedestrians, including women, walk past the three-and one-half-story twin building with showcase windows. In the street, a horse-drawn carriage is parked and a "Richmond & Navy Yard/Second & Third St." street car travels. Also shows partial views of adjacent businesses, including a tobacconist. The Ladners operated the hall 1857-1881., Not in Wainwright., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 221, See related advertisement print **BW - Hotels, Inns & Taverns [P.9008], Stein & Jones established in 1859 was active under that name until the death of Stein in 1871.
Date
[ca. 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Specimens Album [P.9349.153o]
Clipped out detail of two views showing several male patrons gathered at tables in the central hall with a baby grand piano in the rear, and a side room decorated with a fountain adorned with a sculpture and fence. Most of the men look toward the viewer as they sit with their drinks, read newspapers, or are attended by waiters with trays of refreshments. One man has his hat and coat lying on his table. Other decorations include hanging plants, caged trees, lamps, and molding. The saloon and concert hall built 1857, was operated by the Ladners 1857-1881., Not in Wainwright., Artist's initials in lower right corner of one of the views., Attributed to Stein & Jones., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 180, See related advertisement print **BW - Hotels, Inns & Taverns [P.9008]
Creator
Rosenthal, Max, 1833-1918, artist
Date
[ca. 1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums - Specimens Album [P.9349.153j]