Aerial views of the piers at Washington and Delaware Avenues in South Philadelphia. Ships are docked at the piers. Cars and a trolley can be seen traveling on the city streets. The area to the north and west of the river and the city skyline are visible in the distance., Negative numbers: P279, P280.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1930
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.P279; P.8990.P280]
Vertical view of Philadelphia of the area roughly bounded by the Poplar Street to the north, Pine Street to the south, the Delaware River to the east, and Logan Square to the west. The approach to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the bridge itself, Washington and Rittenhouse Squares, Logan Square, City Hall and piers along the river are visible in this high-altitude view of the city., Negative numbers: 12428n., Manuscript note on negative sleeve: Waterfront, Phila. Pa., May 5, 1930.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1930
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.12428n]
Vertical views of Philadelphia of the area bounded by the Spring Garden Street to the north, Reed Street to the south, the Delaware River to the east, and 10th Street to the west. Views are from a high altitude. The approach to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the bridge itself, Washington Square, and piers along the river are clearly visible, as are portions of Camden on the east bank of the river., Negative numbers: 12422n, 12423n., Manuscript notes on negative sleeves indicate photos were taken May 5, 1930.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1930
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.12422n; P.8990.12423n]
Aerial views of the Delaware River waterfront include the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (formerly the Delaware River Bridge) and piers in South Philadelphia. Views face north and west from a vantage point on the river, taken on a relatively clear day so that they extend well into North Philadelphia along the waterfront and into South Philadelphia towards the Center City skyline, which can be seen in the distance., Negative numbers: 13829n, 13831n., Manuscript note on negative sleeves indicates images were taken December 3, 1930.
Creator
Aero Service Corporation, photographer
Date
1930
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Aero Service [P.8990.13829n; P.8990.13831n]
