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Title: Phila[delphia] Library [Company], Locust & Juniper Sts
Description: Oblique, exterior view of the Frank Furness-designed Library Company building at the northwest corner of Juniper and Locust streets. A two pronged staircase leads to the entryway and a statue of Benjamin Franklin sits in a niche above the entrance. Opened on February 24, 1880, this building operated as the in-town branch which stocked more modern books for circulation. The Ridgway Building in South Philadelphia served as the Library Company's main branch beginning in 1878. The building was demolished in 1940., Time: 12:45, Light: Good, strong sun., Reproduced in The Print and Photograph Department of the Library Company of Philadelphia's Center City Philadelphia in the 19th century (Portsmouth, N.H.: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), p. 10., Arcadia caption text: This crisp 1884 image of the Library Company’s Juniper and Locust Street branch reveals that architect Frank Furness was inspired by the original Fifth Street building’s designs. Furness, known for his eccentric sensibilities, recalled William Thornton’s curved double steps, pediment, and arched niche. Its location near Broad Street addressed the westward development of Philadelphia; a committee had earlier determined that 86% of the Library Company’s city-residing members lived west of Tenth Street. To further accommodate this group, the new building featured “well-warmed and ventilated” reading rooms, a ladies’ sitting room, evening hours, and telephone communications to other libraries. The building was demolished in 1940., Edited., Digitization and cataloging edits have been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: March 5, 1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris [P.9895.512]

Title: School house, Library & Gymnasium, [Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing a two-story building with a pediment over the doorway. A lawn crossed by a path and dotted with winter trees extends in front of the building. Other buildings are visible in the background., Time: 11:15, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: November 7, 1884
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.445]

Title: Friends Free Library from McNichols' harness store, [Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing the Friends Free Library at 5418 Germantown Avenue, a stone building covered in ivy. There is a low brick wall and a short staircase leading to the entryway of the library. A lamppost and hitching post stand on the sidewalk next to the cobblestone road. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school., Time: 9:05, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: June 9, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1134]

Title: Friends Free Library [from McNichols' harness store] [Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing the Friends Free Library at 5418 Germantown Avenue, a stone building covered in ivy. There is a low brick wall and a short staircase leading to the entryway of the library. A lamppost and hitching post stand on the sidewalk next to the cobblestone road. Three children sit, stand, and lean against the wall. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school., From same position as last., Time: 9:10, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: June 9, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1135]

Title: The [Friends Free] Library from St. Luke's gate. [Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing the Friends Free Library at 5418 Germantown Avenue, a stone building covered in ivy. A low brick wall and metal fence surround the library and a sidewalk lined with trees separates it from the cobblestone road. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school., Time: 9:15, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: June 9, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1136]

Title: [Friends Free] Library [from St. Luke's Gate], [Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing the Friends Free Library at 5418 Germantown Avenue, a stone building covered in ivy. A low brick wall and metal fence surround the library and a sidewalk lined with trees separates it from the cobblestone road. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school., Same position as last view., Time: 9:20, Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: June 9, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1137]

Title: Friend's Library from girls door of school house, [Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing Friends' Library at 5418 Germantown Avenue, a one-story stone building with rounded doorways and window arches. A low stone wall stands next to the building and the lawn is surrounded by a metal fence. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school., Photographer remarks: Very good view, Time: 4:10PM, Light: Faint sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: August 30, 1883
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.173]

Title: [Friend's] Library & graveyard [5418 Germantown Avenue] from roof of [James S.] Jones' store [5401-5 Germantown Avenue]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of the Friends' Library, a large stone building at 5418 Germantown Avenue. A fenced in field in front of the library contains trees and a few small gravestones. A cobblestone road runs to the right of the library and two men stand on the sidewalk next to the fenced field. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school., Time: 12, Light: No sun, fair light., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 19, 1888
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [P.9895.1266]

Title: Friend's Library, graveyard, gymnasium & Primary school house. From roof of Ja[me]s] S. Jones' [drygoods] store, [4739 & 4745 Main Street, Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing a view of a the Friends' Library behind a cemetery surrounded by a low metal fence and a stone wall as seen from the roof of 4739-4745 Main Street, later Germantown Avenue. The Library stands on the right side of the cemetery and the gymnasium and primary school of the Germantown Friends School are visible in the backgorund. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school. The Germantown Friends School under the administration of Charles Jones began as a boy’s school in 1845. After closing briefly in 1849, the school reopened with a new building in 1858 and began enrolling girls. In 1869, a new larger school house was built to accommodate more students. This building went through many renovations and enlargements through the 20th century., Time: 9:10, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 23, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1513]

Title: Friend's Library from Old Graveyard near girl's door of the school, [Germantown]
Description: Glass negative showing the Friend's Library at 5418 Germantown Avenue, a stone building with rounded windows and an elaborate cornice. A stone wall extends from the rear of the library with a metal gate near the entrance. A grassy lawn with a pine tree is located to the right of the building. The Friends Free Library was originally housed in the Germantown Friends School, starting in 1845. In 1874, a separate library building was built, endowed by Alfred Cope. The Friends Free Library was an independent organization until 1977 when it was taken over by the school., Time: 12:35, Light: Good sun., Digitization and cataloging has been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: May 2, 1889
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris Collection [*P.9895.1536]

Title: Old Phila[delphia] Library, 5th & Library Sts from Independence Sq[uare] being torn down for Drexel's new building
Description: Glass negative showing exterior view looking east from State House Square at the red-brick building constructed on South Fifth Street for the Library Company of Philadelphia in 1789 after designs by Dr. William Thornton. After the construction of two new buildings - the Ridgway Building in South Philadelphia and the Furness building at Juniper and Locust Streets - the Fifth Street library was sold in 1880. A signboard for The Central News Company is visible across the front facade of the building, which in this image, is being demolished to make way for the Drexel Building. Men wearing suits and bowler hats sit in the grass nearby. The Forrest Building (119-127 South Fourth Street) is visible in the distance. Central News Company operated from the building from 1883 until 1886., Title from entry in photographer's diary., Inscribed in negative: No. 13., Photographer remarks: Overtimed., Time: 2:10, Light: Faint sun., Reproduced in The Print and Photograph Department of the Library Company of Philadelphia's Center City Philadelphia in the 19th century (Portsmouth, N.H.: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), p. 10., Arcadia caption text: In 1887, the old Library Company building was demolished to make way for the Drexel Building. Ironically, this office building was demolished in the late 1950s when the American Philosophical Society (founded 1743) built its state-of-the-art library on the site, featuring a reproduction of the Library Company’s original façade as designed by William Thornton., Digitization and cataloging edits have been made possible through the generosity of David Marriott Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, and William Perot Morris in memory of Marriott Canby Morris and his children: Elliston Perot Morris, Marriott Canby Morris Jr., and Janet Morris and in acknowledgment of his grandchildren: William Perot Morris, Eleanor Rhoads Morris Cox, Jonathan White Morris, and David Marriott Morris., Edited.
Creator: Morris, Marriott Canby, 1863-1948, photographer
Date: April 22, 1887
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Marriott C. Morris [P.9895.1105]

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