Contains images of Logan Square, Logan Circle and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from many different perspectives. Depicts popular landmarks on the parkway including the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Central Branch of the Free Library, City Hall, the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul and Pennsylvania Railroad's Suburban Station. Images document Logan Square and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway before, during and after construction from 1917-1926., Contains 21 postcards printed in color and 5 printed in black and white. Also includes 11 linen postcards., Logan Square marked the central portion of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, connecting the wider linear segment running east from the Art Museum terminus and the thinner portion running west from City Hall. Based on plans designed by Jacques Greber, who was also responsible for the World's Exposition held in Paris in 1937. One of many boulevards created during the City Beautiful movement, emphasizing an attractive environment of green landscapes and classical civic buildings that would create moral and civic minded citizens during a time when American cities were afflicted by poverty and overcrowded living conditions., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector
Date
1915-1960
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Logan Square and Parkway - 133]
Contains images of the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, built 1902-1904 by G.W. & W.D. Hewitt. Includes exterior views of the hotel looking southwest. Also depicts interior views of the hotel including the Clover Club Banquet Hall, Vienese Room, Ladies' Restaurant, main office, lobby, grand ballroom and the Oak Hall and South Garden sections of the roof garden. Also includes an image of William Penn holding a model of the Bellevue Stratford in his hand., Contains 37 postcards printed in color and 26 printed in black and white., Digitized with funding from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012.
Creator
Brightbill, George M., collector
Date
1900-1960
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Bellevue Stratford - 110]
