Model for the Ridgway Library
Title
Model for the Ridgway Library
Description
The Ridgway Library was built with a million dollar bequest from Dr. James Rush with the condition that he would choose the site. It was named in honor of Dr. Rush’s wife, Phoebe Ann Ridgway Rush., This model was made for comparative purposes in choosing the architecture for the Ridgway Branch of the Library Company. The model was supplied by Addison Hutton, the architect of the Ridgway Library at Broad and Christian Streets., Made for the Library Company, ca. 1870.
Creator
Hutton, Addison, 1834-1916, architect
Date
1870
Location
OBJ 601
American National Monument of Memorials, for all our people throughout all the land, to honor the fathers of our country forever. To be on Independence Square, in Philadelphia, in the buildings and halls where their work was done
Title
American National Monument of Memorials, for all our people throughout all the land, to honor the fathers of our country forever. To be on Independence Square, in Philadelphia, in the buildings and halls where their work was done "Its character to stand entirely national and its purpose universal as such this print is dedicated to all our people throughout our union and all who love our country throughout the world
Description
Promotional print showing Independence Hall remodeled to accommodate an unrealized national monument conceived during the Centennial movement by patriot and roofer Joseph Leeds to honor the Founding Fathers of the United States. Shows Independence, Congress, and old City Hall connected by corridors resting on arches to be interiorly decorated with exhibits representing the history of the country from 1607-1876. Also contains an ornamental border including the American eagle and the forty-eight state seals; several paragraphs explicating the necessity, design, and administration of the monument; and patriotic slogans., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 19, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of views of Philadelphia., LCP holds original edition of accompanying pamphlet. See "Honor to the fathers of our country: the duty and privilege of every patriot..." (Philadelphia: Joseph Leeds, 1879). [Am 1879 Lee 23645.D.9]., See also Joseph Leeds's One hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Independence Square, and the three main buildings thereon, in Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania: as a monument of memorials sacred and forever to honor the fathers of our beloved country and their principles (Philadelphia, 1872) in the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. [UPA/Pam F 158.65.I3 L44 1872].
Creator
Carbutt, John, 1832-1905, photolithographer.
Date
c1878
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department ***BW - Government buildings [(3)1322.F.18a]
American National Monument of Memorials, for all our people throughout all the land, to honor the fathers of our country forever. To be on Independence Square, in Philadelphia, in the buildings and halls where their work was done.
Title
American National Monument of Memorials, for all our people throughout all the land, to honor the fathers of our country forever. To be on Independence Square, in Philadelphia, in the buildings and halls where their work was done "Its character to stand entirely national and its purpose universal as such this print is dedicated to all our people throughout our union and all who love our country throughout the world
Description
Promotional print showing Independence Hall remodeled to accommodate an unrealized national monument conceived during the Centennial movement by patriot and roofer Joseph Leeds to honor the Founding Fathers of the United States. Shows Independence, Congress, and old City Hall connected by corridors resting on arches to be interiorly decorated with exhibits representing the history of the country from 1607-1876. Also contains an ornamental border including the American eagle and the forty-eight state seals; several paragraphs explicating the necessity, design, and administration of the monument; and patriotic slogans., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 19, Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook of views of Philadelphia., LCP holds original edition of accompanying pamphlet. See "Honor to the fathers of our country: the duty and privilege of every patriot..." (Philadelphia: Joseph Leeds, 1879). [Am 1879 Lee 23645.D.9]., See also Joseph Leeds's One hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Independence Square, and the three main buildings thereon, in Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania: as a monument of memorials sacred and forever to honor the fathers of our beloved country and their principles (Philadelphia, 1872) in the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. [UPA/Pam F 158.65.I3 L44 1872].
Creator
Carbutt, John, 1832-1905, photolithographer
Date
c1878
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department ***BW - Government buildings [(3)1322.F.18a]