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- Title
- 1900-40 E. Huntingdon St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting brick industrial buildings along the south side of the 1900 block of East Huntington Street. Several brick towers with water tanks rise from various buildings on the block. A sign spelling "drugs" projects from Isaac S. Gadol's corner drugstore at 1846 East Huntingdon Street, separated from the industrial buildings by Jasper Street., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Creator
- Parker & Mullikin, photographer
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.19]
- Title
- 5307 Haverford Ave
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a row of three story brick homes spanning the north side of Haverford Avenue near Fifty-third Street. Each home has a porch, two of which have been enclosed. A car is parked in the foreground., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.20]
- Title
- [Children's Building, Women's Homeopathic Hospital for Men, Women and Children, 20th and Dauphin Streets, Philadelphia.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the Children's Building of Women's Homeopathic Hospital, surrounded by snow and separated from the street by a low stone wall. Several cars are parked along the road. One man walks along the sidewalk and another leans against a pole on the corner of Twentieth and Dauphin Streets., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.21]
- Title
- [Women's Homeopathic Hospital for Men, Women and Children, 20th and Dauphin Streets, Philadelphia.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the Women's Homeopathic Hospital looking south. The visible section of the building is probably an addition to the original hospital building constructed by Wilson Eyre circa 1884. Snow covers the low stone wall surrounding the hospital grounds. Two men stand on the snow covered sidewalks near the corner of Twentieth and Dauphin Streets., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.22]
- Title
- 309-11 Green St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the four story brick building occupied by the Keystone Tire Co. Next to the four story building is the narrow thoroughfare, Galloway Street. Two young boys stand in front of the building on the sidewalk by a parked automobile., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.23]
- Title
- S. E. Corner 5th & Chestnut Sts
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the Drexel Building at the southeast corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, built in 1885 after designs by Wilson Brothers & Company. Altered several times by the same architectural firm, until 1904, when the firm of Wilson, Harris & Richards executed renovations. Demolished in 1955., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Creator
- Parker & Mullikin, photographer
- Date
- May 20, 1946
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.25]
- Title
- Rear view - showing Chancellor Street [sic]. Rear of Drexel Building at S. E. corner of 5th & Chestnut
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the rear of the Drexel Building at the northeast corner of Fifth and Sansom Streets. Includes the ornate iron gate that marks the entrance to Drexel Court, the space between the two main towers of the building. The Second Bank of the United States, also known as the Philadelphia Custom House (1844-1932) and the U.S. Post Office (1863-1884), is visible in the background, to the right of the Drexel Building. Constructed in 1885 after designs by Wilson Brothers & Company. Altered several times by the same architectural firm, until 1904, when the firm of Wilson, Harris & Richards executed renovations. Demolished in 1955., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Creator
- Parker & Mullikin, photographer
- Date
- May 20, 1946
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.26]
- Title
- 1010 Chestnut St. front
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting an ornate four story commercial front at 1010 Chestnut Street, occupied by Alexander's clothing shop on the ground level, Sun Beam Beauty Shops on the second floor and Merin Studios on the third floor. Charles David's clothing store occupies the ground floor of 1008 Chestnut Street and Fur Outlet Co., furriers, occupies the ground floor of the building at 1012 Chestnut Street. The property at 1010 Chestnut Street was altered in 1891 for Queen & Co. after designs by the architectural firm of Baily & Truscott. David B. Bassett altered the basement for Shaw Walker in 1919., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.27]
- Title
- 1022 Chestnut Street
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the five story commercial front of 1022 Chestnut Street, occupied by Alton's pictures, mirrors & frames. Alton's is flanked by Eastman Kodak Stores at 1020 Chestnut Street and Klein's Furriers at 1024 Chestnut Street. 1022 Chestnut Street was altered in 1899 after designs by Addison Hutton., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.28]
- Title
- 1326-28 Chestnut St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the Hale Building at the southwest corner of Chestnut and Juniper Streets, on the former site of Dr. John Rea Barton's residence. Built in 1887 for Keystone National Bank after designs by Willis Gaylord Hale and altered by him from 1890 to 1892. Lousols' women's clothing store occupies the art deco addition at the street level, next to Stinson Drugs at 1332 Chestnut Street. The Presbyterian Board of Education Building (1334-36) and a partial view of the Real Estate Title & Trust Co. Building (1340-50) are visible in the background., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from manuscript note on recto., Also known as the Lucas Building and the Penfield Building, for the Penfield Theatre Ticket Co., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.30]
- Title
- 1600 block of Chestnut St., south side looking east
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting commercial store fronts along the south side of the 1600 block Chesnut Street, looking east. The WCAU Building (1618-1622) towers over adjacent three and four story stores and shops. Built circa 1931, purportedly after designs by Harry Sternfeld and Gabriel Blum Roth. Includes Sun Ray drug store (1624); Whitman & Son Retail Store (1626), built in 1929 after designs by Edmund Beaman Gilchrist; Dr. Scholl's Foot Comfort Shop (1628), built in 1927 after designs by Rankin & Kellogg; and Mann & Dilks' clothing store (1630). Automobile traffic and parked vehicles are visible in the foreground., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.31]
- Title
- 122 S. 17th St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a three story brick building, occupied by various shops and offices, looking west at the northwest corner of Seventeenth and Sansom Streets. Signs for a barber shop, Magic cleaners and beauty shop are visible in the ground floor windows. Several pedestrians pass by on the sidewalk and a Railway Express truck is parked curbside. An unidentified brick high-rise is visible in the background., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.14]
- Title
- 412 S. 23rd St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a group of young boys standing at the southwest corner of Twenty-third and Waverly Streets in front of a three story brick corner row home, converted into shop on the ground level. An awning obscures the goods displayed in the shop window on Twenty-third Street, but bushel baskets and boxes are visible on the ground outside of the shop. An old refrigerator sits against the flank of the building facing Waverly Street., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.15]
- Title
- 924 W. Girard Ave
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a three story row home at the southwest corner of West Girard Avenue and Hutchinson Street, converted into an office on the ground floor. Occupied by Louis Schwartz & Son Real Estate Insurance. Includes a partial view of the store front of the optometrist next door., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.16]
- Title
- 5618 Girard Ave
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a row of three story brick row homes, spanning the south side of Girard Avenue near Fifty-sixth Street. Each home has a bay window on the second story. The home in the center of the image has an awning that shades the front porch of the property, near which is posted a sale sign. An automobile is parked in the foreground. A woman, child and dog enter the neighboring property, which is occupied by an unidentified shop on the ground level., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Creator
- Parker & Mullikin, photographer
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.17]
- Title
- 1750-56 N. Front St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the large brick warehouse of H. Siemon & Sons Barrels on North Front Street, near Palmer Street. Includes two men painting the entrance door to the neighboring chemical company at 1746-48 North Front Street. The skeleton of the elevated railroad is visible., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.18]
- Title
- S. W. cor. Orthodox & Horrocks Sts. [Frankford]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a three story brick industrial building, with a tower surmounted by a water tank. A smaller one level brick building sits adjacent to the main building at the southwest corner of Orthodox and Horrocks Streets. A sign is posted above the doorway of the one story building, but the first line is illegible. Displayed on the second line is the name Peter Paul Inc., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.33]
- Title
- Rear of 1217-41 Carpenter St. on Montrose St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the outbuildings in the rear of a factory on the 1200 block of Carpenter Street, viewed from Montrose Street. Includes partial views of two water tanks on top of the factory buildings. An old covered delivery wagon is parked next to a two story brick dwelling., Label on recto: C. Harry Johnson, Philadelphia. Member American Institute Real Estate Appraisers - National Association of Real Estate Boards., Title from typed note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.34]
- Title
- [N.W. corner of Glenwood Ave. & American St.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the No. 1 annex, a two story brick warehouse of SKF Industries, Inc., Ball Sales & Distributor Sales. Includes a twelve foot driveway next to the building., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from typed note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.35]
- Title
- [N.W. corner of Glenwood Ave. & American St.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the rear of a four story brick warehouse of SKF Industries, Inc., Ball Sales & Distributor Sales. In the foreground a large iron gate protects the driveway that leads to a loading dock., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.36]
- Title
- 7201-03-05-07 Frankford Ave
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting automobiles parked in front of a one story strip of shops along Frankford Avenue. Includes Sheppard's Cancellation Shoes (7201); Morgenstern appliances (7203), Bradley's Clothes (7205) and Northeast National Bank (7207)., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from typed note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Creator
- Parker & Mullikin, photographer
- Date
- ca. 1950
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.37]
- Title
- 7231 Frankford Avenue
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting Food Fair, a one story, brick grocery store on Frankford Avenue. Sale fliers cover the front windows and advertise "Stokely Week". Automobiles line the Avenue and the parking lot in the foreground., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company., Title from typed note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Creator
- Parker & Mullikin, photographer
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.38]
- Title
- [933 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a drug store on the ground level of a four story brick row home at the northeast corner of Tenth Street and Fairmount Avenue. Items for sale line the store windows, which are shaded and partially concealed by awnings., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.12]
- Title
- [1101 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the south front and east side of the Fairmount Meat Market occupying the ground floor of a three story brick row home at the southwest corner of Eleventh Street and Fairmount Avenue. Includes the adjacent cigar store of Jacob Silverman at 1103 Fairmount Avenue., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.13]
- Title
- 900-[9]10 Brown
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the five story industrial building of Penn Paper and Stock Co. Two large brick towers, a water tank and a pedestrian crosswalk spanning Ninth Street are visible. Built for Powers, Weightman & Rosengarten across the street from their chemical works at Ninth and Parrish Streets., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.1]
- Title
- 729 N. 10th
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting an empty lot at 729 North Tenth Street. Two large billboards are posted on the side of the adjacent property at 727 North Tenth Street, advertising The Bulletin and Tastykake. Advertisements and posters are also plastered to the front of the same property. The water tank atop one of the towers of the Penn Paper & Stock Co. is visible in the background behind two dwellings on Brown Street., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.2]
- Title
- 226 W. Gravers Lane, S. E. cor. W. Gravers Lane - Millman [Place]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the snow-covered front facade of dwelling built circa 1871 for Timothy Crowley., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.3]
- Title
- 727 N. 11th St
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a three story apartment building converted from an old row home at the southeast corner of Eleventh and Brown Streets. The window store front and corner entrance suggests that the first floor was once a shop. A woman stands on the entrance stairs of the building. Includes other dwellings on Eleventh and Brown Streets and two parked cars near the corner., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.4]
- Title
- 8336 Millman [Place]-west side of Millman
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting the dwelling built circa 1860 for Jesse Millman. Includes a partial view of a neighboring house., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.5]
- Title
- [Sheds of Edward Peirce, plumber, 8202 Millman Street.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting two large frame sheds, occupied by Edward Peirce, plumber, near the intersection of Millman Street and Hartwell Lane. Includes a one story stucco building. Snow covers the ground and the buildings in the image., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Label on verso: #10-N. fr[om] Hartwell La[ne]-Looking north from Hartwell Ave [sic] showing Branch office & 2 frame sheds., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.6]
- Title
- [1026 Olive Street, Philadelphia.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a three story row home at 1026 Olive Street. Includes partial views of 1024 and 1028 Olive Street. A wooden door marks the narrow alley between 1024 and 1026. A car is parked in front of the dwelling., Title from manuscript note on verso., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.9]
- Title
- [1130 Olive Street, Philadelphia.]
- Description
- Real estate photograph commissioned by the Jackson-Cross Company depicting a two story brick warehouse along Olive Street. A truck from New York is unloading its goods into this warehouse. The adjacent building in the background is occupied by an auto shop. Several cars are parked along the street in the foreground., Label on recto: Jackson-Cross Company, Lincoln-Liberty Building, Philadelphia., Title from manuscript note on recto., The Jackson-Cross Company, established around 1876, was a Philadelphia real estate firm in operation until 1998.
- Date
- ca. 1940
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Jackson-Cross [P.9784.10]
- Title
- [House Library, Pennsylvania State Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- Depicts rows of book cases in the Capitol's House Library. Chairs sit at the end of each row. Includes the intricate bronze railing on the second floor balcony and an ornamental chandelier. The room was transformed into the Speaker's office suite in 1939., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- The Musser Studio, photographer
- Date
- ca. 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.68]
- Title
- [Standard for Governor's Reception Room, with craftsman in workshop]
- Description
- Depicts a very elaborate bronze standard, with one tier of globes capped by bronze ornaments. In the middle of the bronze base, two cherubs are each blowing two horns. A workman, probably from the bronze factory, is standing next to the standard. A work table with a collection of tools appears in the background. Similar standard lamps were used throughout the Capitol building constructed in 1902 to 1906., Typed label on verso: Standard for the State Capitol Building. Mr. Joseph M. Huston, Architect. 9' 8" high. Weight 1355 lbs. S. 16 Gold. Four of this class., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., An image of this standard appears in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) p. 59., See P.8479.9-10 and P.84790.13 for William H. Rau's photographs of the Executive Reception Room which show the standards., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.51]
- Title
- Grille executed for Pennsylvania State Capitol Building
- Description
- View of grille ornamented with a foliage pattern on the base and in the top frieze., Typed label pasted on verso: Grille: 8' 6" x 3' 7" Weight 985 lbs. Executed for Penn State Capitol Bldg. Joseph M. Huston, Architect. Geo. F. Payne & Co., contractors. The Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co., bronze founders., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.54]
- Title
- [Spandrels for the main entrance of the House and Senate of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building on display in the marble factory.]
- Description
- Depicts two completed spandrels on display in the factory where they were produced. Both feature a cherub surrounded by foliage., Manuscript note on verso: Duplicate. Spandrils over main entrance - House and Senate. Another in scrapbook., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., A description of the spandrils appears in Charles H. Caffin's Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Pa.: Mount Pleasant Press, 1906) p. 28., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.76]
- Title
- [Marble carvers in their workshop sculpting cherub figures and caryatids for Entresol floor of the Pennsylvania capitol building.]
- Description
- In the foreground workmen carve two cherubs grasping a huge globe, a marble ornament which was mounted over the entresol door on the landing of the grand staircase in the Rotunda. Two other workmen are visible in the background, working on caryatids for the same location. Both the globe and caryatid figures were designed and sculpted by Vincenzo Alfano., Manuscript note on verso: Duplicate. Over main Stairway - Entresol floor. Another copy in scrapbook., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.73]
- Title
- [Marble carver in workshop sculpting an eagle for entresol floor of the Pennsylvania capitol building.]
- Description
- Depicts a marble worker carving an eagle that will be placed on top of the sculptured cherub-globe ornament over the entresol door in the Rotunda. Designed and sculpted by Vincenzo Alfano, who could very well be the man depicted in the photograph., The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.74]
- Title
- [Marble carver in workshop sculpting eagles for the Pennsylvania capitol building.]
- Description
- Depicts a marble worker carving eagles for the Pennsylvania State Capitol building, contructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Manuscript note on verso: Duplicate. Marble eagles. House and Senate entrances. Copy in scrapbook., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.75]
- Title
- [Executive, Library & Museum building, interior view of a bathroom, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
- Description
- Interior view of a bathroom, showing five stalls and two rooms with tubs., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Musser, Frank E., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.6]
- Title
- [Executive, Library & Museum building, interior view of skylight, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
- Description
- Interior view of skylight and wall from the first landing of main staircase., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Musser, Frank E., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.7]
- Title
- [Executive, Library & Museum Building, interior of main staircase, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.]
- Description
- Interior view showing a wide staircase leading up to a decorative, arched doorway. Marble eagles with crests sit on the pillars at the bottom of the stairs. Arcades flank the central staircase on the bottom floor, creating second floor balconies on both sides., Inscribed in negative: John T. Windrim, architect. Doyle & Doak, contractors., Photographer's imprint printed on mount., The Executive, Library, and Museum Building was erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Musser, Frank E., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.8]
- Title
- House of Representatives, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the brick wing that was home to House of Representatives in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.10]
- Title
- House of Representatives, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the brick wing that was home to House of Representatives in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., Reproduced in The Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee's Literature in Stone: The Hundred Year History of Pennsylvania's State Capitol (Harrisburg, Pa.: Integra Graphics, 2006), p. 57., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.11]
- Title
- Capitol, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the two-story capitol building designed by Stephen Hills in 1819. Six Ionic columns form the circular portico that extends the whole height of the building. A dome rises from the center of the roof. This building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.13]
- Title
- [House of Representatives, interior, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- Interior view of the House of Representatives chamber without any furniture in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building. Hills designed the building in 1819. The building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.14]
- Title
- [House of Representatives, interior, Harrisburg, Pa.]
- Description
- Interior view looking toward a second floor balcony in the empty House of Representatives chamber in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building. Hills designed the building in 1819. The building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James Hamilton Windrim was commissioned in 1877 to add a one-story extension to the House side of the Stephen Hills-designed Capitol building in Harrisburg to accomodate new members of the General Assembly. From 1895 to 1897 he was commissioned, with his son John T. Windrim, to perform alterations and upgrades on the building., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1894
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.15]
- Title
- Front of Executive Building, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the front of the Executive, Library, and Museum Building erected in 1893-1894 after designs by John T. Windrim. It was built to house the state's archives and historical artifacts, its library, the Civil War battle flag collection, records from the early Department of State and offices for the Governor. Renamed in 1999 in honor of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., See P.8479.35 for a related view., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1895
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.21]
- Title
- Addition to Senate Chambers, Harrisburg, Pa
- Description
- Exterior view of the brick wing that was home to the Senate in the Stephen Hills-designed capitol building. Hills designed the building in 1819. The building burned in 1897, and another capitol building was hastily constructed after designs by Henry Ives Cobb. Dissatisfaction with the new building prompted another design competition, which Joseph M. Huston won. His building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 and still stands in Harrisburg today., Title inscribed in negative., Photographer's label pasted on verso., James H. Windrim and his son John T. Windrim were commissioned to performed many alterations and upgrades to the building from 1895 to 1897., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Creator
- Dillon, Jas. L., photographer
- Date
- ca. 1895
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8606.23]
- Title
- [Pennsylvania State Capitol building, rotunda, upper level showing the mural "Science Revealing Treasures of the Earth."]
- Description
- Depicts the "Science Revealing Treasures of the Earth" mural in the Rotunda, flanked by the allegorical medallions representing Law and Religion, all created by artist Edwin Austin Abbey. A William Penn quote is visible in the frieze: "There may be room there for such a Holy Experiment, for the nations want a precedent, and my God will make it the seed of a nation. That an example may be set up to the nations. That we may do the thing that is truly wise and just.", The Pennsylvania State Capitol building was constructed from 1902 to 1906 after designs by Joseph M. Huston., Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maro S. Hunting. Mrs. Hunting was the granddaughter of Joseph M. Huston, the architect of the Capitol., LCP AR [Annual Report] 1979, pp. 42, 47-48., Forms part of the Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection.
- Date
- 1906
- Location
- Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Pennsylvania Capitol Photograph Collection [P.8479.21]