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[Competition drawing for the] Athenaeum, Philadelphia [1837] /J. Notman, Archt.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Archival Collections PEW/HSP/4
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- Format:
- Archive
- Manuscript
- Author/Creator:
- Notman, John, 1810-1865.
- Subjects (All):
- Architecture--Competitions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
- Architecture.
- Architecture, American--19th century--Designs and plans.
- Architecture, American.
- Philadelphia (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
- Philadelphia (Pa.).
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia (Pa.)--Competition drawings--1837.
- Local Subjects:
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia (Pa.)--Competition drawings--1837.
- Genre:
- Ink drawings.
- Physical Description:
- 1 item : Ink & pencil with watercolor wash on paper; 26 x 37 cm.
- Biography/History:
- Philadelphia architect.
- Summary:
- Perspective drawing of a proposed neoclassical building, later rejected for an Italianate style structure, which became the first public building to be built in the Italianate style in the United States. The view is from 6th Street looking across to the corner of 6th and Adelphia Streets (now St. James) showing both the 6th Street facade and the longer Adelphia Street facade. Drawing reads "Athenaeum Philadelphia, J. Notman. Archt."
- Cited as:
- Athenaeum copy: Historical Society of Pennyslvania (Philadelphia, Pa.) architectural drawings collection, on loan to the Athenaeum of Philadelphia with the support of the Pew Charitable Trusts through its Museum Loan Program.
- Access Restriction:
- Athenaeum copy: Open for use by qualified researchers. Consult The Athenaeum's curator of architectural records for addtional information.
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