Aerial views of the Philadelphia Protectorate for Boys located near Audubon, Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania. Depicts grounds and environs of institution, including the main u-shaped, multi-storied brick building and courtyard populated with bystanders. Founded in 1898 by Catholic Archbishop Patrick John Ryan, the reformatory was established to protect, educate, and train boys in useful arts and handicrafts. Renamed Saint Gabriel's Hall in the 1960s., Negative numbers: 1566, 1895, 2538-o.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
ca. 1915
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.1566; P.8990.1895; P.8990.2538-o]
