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Historical sketch and photographs of Pomona, colonial estate on Germantown Avenue
A description of Pomona, a colonial estate on Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, above Washington Lane. Pomona was built in 1755. During the Revolution, Christopher Huber owned the home, where part of the Battle of Germantown was fought. Later, Amos and Anna Little purchased the home,...
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| Collection: | Historical Sketch and Photographs of Pomona, Colonial Estate On Germantown Avenue |
| Collection Number: | Am.19903 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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0.08 Linear feet 0.08 linear feet, 1 volume |
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A description of Pomona, a colonial estate on Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, above Washington Lane. Pomona was built in 1755. During the Revolution, Christopher Huber owned the home, where part of the Battle of Germantown was fought. Later, Amos and Anna Little purchased the home, and used it to host foreign dignitaries in Philadelphia for the Centennial Exposition. The collection consists of a brief historical sketch of the property and 12 black and white exterior photographs of the house and surrounding property. |