MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
View of the Dam and Water Works at Fairmount, Philadelphia
Description:
Dimension:H:8.000in W:15.250in
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Panoramic engraving showing waterworks buildings, dam and locks, and riverbanks. There is a steamboat on the river, with a cabin and awning on its upper deck and two paddle wheels at the stern. "Drawn by T. Birch" on bottom left. "Engraved by R. Campbell" on bottom right.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
The Race Bridge, Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia
Description:
Dimension:H:6.750in W:8.750in
Contributor:
J. Andrews, engravers
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Water works and environs as seen from the west. Depicts the floodgates (known as the Race Bridge). Visitors sitting on river bank, strolling across bridge and walking on hill, man steering a boat underneath the bridge. Under image, left: "Drawn by C. Burton." Right: "Engraved at J. Andrews's." At bottom: "THE RACE BRIDGE FAIR MOUNT WATER WORKS, PHILADELPHIA."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Fairmount Gardens, With the Schuylkill Bridge
Description:
Dimension:H:6.750in W:8.750in
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Well-dressed visitors walk on fenced path up the side of Fairmount. At background is the south garden with fountain, and the Schuylkill Bridge. Across the river is Harding Hotel, a popular resort.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Fairmount Water Works
Description:
Dimension:H:16.250in W:23.000in
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View of the Water Works from across the river. At foreground are visitors strolling and looking across the water. At background, view of eight arched openings at river level in the mill house. Below image: "Painted by T. Doughty. Engraved Printed & Coloured by I. Hill/Fair Mount Water Works./ Dedicated to the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Back of the State House, Philadelphia
Description:
Dimension:H:10.000in W:11.000in
Creator:
Birch, William Russell
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Depicts groups of people around Pennsylvania State House: ladies and gentlemen at left and right, Native Americans at center, and children playing under tree. At rear is Philosophical Hall with sign reading "Museum." Bottom left: "designed and published by W. Birch enamel painter 1800."
MUSEUM OBJECT
Alt. Title:
Independence Hall, Phila. Pa.
Description:
Dimension:H:6.000in W:8.000in
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Colored view of Independence Hall. In the foreground are groups of individuals walking, men on horseback, and a horse and carriage. At bottom: "Engd. By John C. McRae/Independence Hall, Phila, PA."