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Title: Overbrook High School, 57th and Lancaster Ave. [sic], Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front facade of school built in 1926 after designs by Irwin Thornton Catharine., Numbered 129861 on verso., Sheet number: 153A02., Divided back., 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: ca. 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Schools - Miscellaneous - 153]

Title: North Philadelphia Station, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of front of station built 1896-1901 after designs by Theophilus Parsons Chandler, Jr., Numbered 105334A on verso., Also identified as the Germantown Junction Station., Sheet number: 145A02., Divided back. Stamped Dec. 9, 1921 on verso., 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: ca. 1921
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Railroads - Miscellaneous - 145]

Title: Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia postcards
Description: Exterior views of the front facade of the Central Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, built 1917-25 after designs by Horace Trumbauer., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 1 linen postcard., The Free Library system began in 1891. The first library occupied three rooms in City Hall in 1894. It moved to 1217-21 Chestnut Street in 1895, to the northeast corner of 13th and Locust Streets in 1910 and into its present site in 1927., Sheet numbers: 132A02 and 132L01., Divided backs., 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: ca. 1927
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Libraries - 132]

Title: Autobuses on Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Depicts the number 206 bus traveling along Roosevelt Boulevard, heading toward the Margaret - Orthodox elevated station., Numbered 258 on recto. Publisher's monogram on verso., Roosevelt Boulevard was the result of Philadelphia Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge's proposal to connect the small farming community of Torresdale directly to central Philadelphia in 1902. First named Torresdale Boulevard, then renamed after Theodore Roosevelt when the highway extended to Pennypack Creek in 1918., Sheet number: 156A06., Divided back., 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: ca. 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Streets - Miscellaneous - 156]

Title: Jefferson Hospital and annex, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view looking east of the Samuel Gustine Thompson Memorial Annex at the southeast corner of Sansom and Clifton Streets, built in 1922-1924 by John T. Windrim in honor of William E. Thompson, who had been one of the trustees of Jefferson Hospital. Engineers Stone & Webster supervised the construction of the 17 story private ward building. New annex building replaced the nurses' home at 1020 Sansom Street., Numbered 117 and 121330 on recto., Sheet number: 108A04., 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: ca. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hospitals - 108]

Title: A scene in the Golden Dragon, 1526 Market Street, Philadelphia's most beautiful restaurant
Description: Interior view of the Golden Dragon restaurant located at 1526 Market Street, Philadelphia and depicting the dining room crowded with patrons. Shows the large room filled with diners sitting at white table-clothed tables and standing in a row. The men and women, finely attired in suits, dresses, hats, and jewelry, look at the viewer. Plates of food and cups and glasses are visible on the tables. In the left, a Chinese man waiter, attired in a tuxedo, stands with probably menus under his arm. In the background, musicians, attired in tuxedos, are seated with musical instruments in front of a backdrop of peacock feathers. The dining room ceiling is decorated with multiple-colored fabrics. Charlie Kerr (1890-1976) was a jazz drummer and orchestra leader in the 1920s to the late 1940s., Title from item., Date inferred from medium and content., Text printed on verso: Philadelphia, Pa., 19[blank], Dear [blank], Greetings from the beautiful Golden Dragon, where I dined today. "Charlie" Kerr's Orchestra is great., Series no. on verso: 2690 N., See related: Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Bingham through Green's - 112] - sheet number 112B04., Sheet number: 112A05., Divided backs.
Creator: Brightbill, George M., collector
Date: [ca. 1925]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hotels and Restaurants - Bingham through Green's - 112]

Title: Seamen's Church Institute, Philadelphia, Pa
Description: Exterior view of Seamen's Church Institute building, constructed in 1925. Under the auspices of the Episcopal Church and the outcome of the Churchmen's Missionary Association. Provided residence and entertainment for seamen passing through Philadelphia., Numbered 105111 on recto., Sheet number: 138A07., Divided back. Text on verso., 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: ca. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Organizations (By Name) - 138]

Title: Sears postcards
Description: Exterior views of the distribution plant of Sears Roebuck & Co. on Roosevelt Boulevard built after designs by Ernest A. Greenfeld and Tilden, Register & Pepper., 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: ca. 1925
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Sears - 42]

Title: Benjamin Franklin Bridge postcards
Description: Contains views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge spanning the Delaware River, built 1920-1926 after designs by Paul Cret and Ralph Modjeski. Images document general views of the bridge connecting Philadelphia and Camden; the construction of river piers for the bridge; the approach and anchorage of the completed bridge; street traffic on the bridge and a view of the bridge from the wharves on Delaware Avenue., Contains 11 postcards printed in color. Also includes 2 linen postcards., 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: 1920-1930
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Bridges - Delaware River (Franklin) - 11]

Title: He'p yo'se'f to grapefruit from sunny Florida
Description: Post card depicting a racist caricature of an African American boy in a grapefruit orchard. Shows the barefooted boy smiling at the viewer and attired in a red collared jumpsuit with a belt. He holds the branches of a grapefruit tree that is laden with yellow fruit. He speaks in the vernacular to “he’p yo’ se’f to grapefruit from sunny Florida.” More grapefruits lie on the ground around his feet., Title from item., Date deduced from visual content., Series number printed on recto: 146., Series number printed on verso: 63027., Text printed on recto: Robinson., Text printed on verso: Florida is the land of sunshine, flowers and luscious fruits. It is famed for its great groves of oranges and grapefruit, their well-laden boughs heavy with brilliant fruit. Tichnor Quality Views. Made only by Tichnor Brothers, Inc. Boston, Mass. Post Card. Place one cent stamp here. Made in U.S.A., Gift of David Doret.
Date: [ca. 1930]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Goldman Trade Card Collection - Greeting Cards, etc. - He'p [P.2017.95.245]

Title: Sesquicentennial Exhibition postcards
Description: Contains souvenir and memento postcards of the Sesquicentennial Exhibition, celebrating the 150th anniversary of independence in Philadelphia. Features general views of the fair grounds, including High Street, constructed to portray a Philadelphia street as it looked in 1776. Depicts exterior views of exhibition buildings erected for the fair, including several State buildings, buildings constructed on League Island, the large Liberty Bell replica marking the entrance of the fair, the Administration building, Palace of the Liberal Arts, Palace of Agriculture, Palace of Education, Palace of Fine Arts and Auditorium Convention Hall. Also includes images of popular icons associated with Philadelphia's history including the liberty bell, Independence Hall, City Hall, Carpenter's Hall and William Penn., Contains 112 postcards printed in color and 19 printed in black and white., The fair grounds were located in South Philadelphia, adjacent to the Navy Yard. The exhibition opened on May 31, 1926 and for six months provided attractions and entertainment in the form of pageants, exhibitions and sporting events. New technology, especially electrical appliances, were displayed, marking the progress of science and industry since the Centennial Exhibition 1876., Most postcards issued by John D. Cardinell, Philadelphia., 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: 1926
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Sesquicentennial Exposition - 155]

Title: Misericordia Hospital postcards
Description: Contains views of the Misericordia Hospital built in 1915 by Edwin Forrest Durang at the northwest corner of 53rd Street and Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia. Depicts an exterior view of the front facade of the hospital and interior views of a private room, the nursery, children's ward, women's ward and library., Contains 1 postcard printed in color and 5 printed in black and white., Five out of six postcards issued by Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., New York, NY., Sheet numbers: 108A05, 108B05B and 108B05C., 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: 1920-1940
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Hospitals - 108]

Title: Lit Brothers department store postcards
Description: Depicts the Lit Brother's store from the corner of Eighth and Market Streets looking northeast. Lit Brothers began their business in 1895 and acquired all of the properties on the block by 1907. Contains a WDAR broadcasting schedule on the back of the postcard in color image., Sheet numbers: 40A07B and 40B04A, 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: ca. 1908-1924
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Brightbill postcards [Business and Industry - Miscellaneous - 40]

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