Pennypacker Mansion, on Perkioman Creek, near Schwenksville, Montg. Co., Pa. Built about 1747 (not later) by Hans Joest Heijt. Washington made his headquarters in the mansion after the Battle of the Brandywine. [graphic].
Title
Pennypacker Mansion, on Perkioman Creek, near Schwenksville, Montg. Co., Pa. Built about 1747 (not later) by Hans Joest Heijt. Washington made his headquarters in the mansion after the Battle of the Brandywine
Description
View of mansion with a wrap-around porch, situated on a hill. Built circa 1725 by Hans J. Heijt. Occupied by George Washington from September 27-9, 1777, about two weeks after the Battle of Brandywine., Inscribed in negative: 3386., Title from negative sleeve., Original negative housed in freezer.
Creator
Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date
October 23, 1920
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Film Negatives - Hand [P.9259.125]
Pennypacker place, near Schwenksville. [graphic].
Title
Pennypacker place, near Schwenksville
Description
Distant view of mansion with a wrap-around porch. A willow tree is visible in the foreground. Built circa 1725 by Hans J. Heijt. Occupied by George Washington from September 27-9, 1777, about two weeks after the Battle of Brandywine., Inscribed in negative: 3387., Title from negative sleeve., Original negative housed in freezer.
Creator
Hand, Alfred, photographer
Date
October 23, 1920
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department 4x5 Film Negatives - Hand [P.9259.126]