Philadelphia

Philadelphia. Print shows vignette views of prominent buildings in Philadelphia, such as, the Custom House and the Penitentiary, the Alms House and the US Mint, also the Exchange, the Hospital, Independence Hall, Insane Assylum, Navy Assylum, Fair Mount, and Girard College. Also shows two tall monuments, a Native, and William Penn holding the charter, as well as a marine view with steam and sailing ships. Source for building names is a later impression. Date ca. 1855

Alms Charter Custom Girard Impression Insane Mint Names Penitentiary Prominent Source Vignette

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