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Falls of Schuylkill (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Contains images showing the history of the Falls of Schuylkill. Reproduces portraits of men important in the area including Captain John Dobson, Lafayette, Colonel Richard Penn and Provost William Smith. Shows residences owned by some sitters including that of John Dobson, the Mifflin Mansion and t...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [ca. 1890]
Subjects and Genres:
Dwellings > Pennsylvania
Hotels & taverns > Pennsylvania
Rivers > Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill River (Pa.)
Falls of Schuylkill.
Portraits
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Summary: Contains images showing the history of the Falls of Schuylkill. Reproduces portraits of men important in the area including Captain John Dobson, Lafayette, Colonel Richard Penn and Provost William Smith. Shows residences owned by some sitters including that of John Dobson, the Mifflin Mansion and the William Smith mansion. Includes reproductions of maps and manuscripts. Shows views of the Schuylkill River, reproductions of military encampments and prints of historical events highlighting Civil War events. Pennsylvnaia hotels and taverns are depicted.
Item Description: Forms part of the Free Library of Philadelphia collection; for general information, see collection record.
Physical Description: 175 lantern slides : b & w
Finding Aid: Consult inventory for call numbers of specific subjects and index for photographer or manufacturer names.

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