One hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Independence Square, and the three main front buildings thereon, in Philadelphia, state of Pennsylvania : as a monument of memorials, sacred and forever, to honor the fathers of our beloved country and their principles by Joseph Leeds

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leeds, Joseph.

Contributor:

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.).

Historic buildings--Penn--Philadelphia--Conservation and restoration.

Historic buildings.

Independence Square (Philadelphia, Pa.).

Penn--Philadelphia--Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration.

Local Subjects:

Penn--Philadelphia--Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration.

Physical Description:

32 p. ; 23 cm.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

[Philadelphia : s.n.], 1872, [c1870]

Contents:

Index

Testimonials

Among the letters received ...

Introductory

Preface

To the people

Contents

Key-note

One hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence ... / by Joseph Leeds ... read before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, September 12, 1870

With remarks thus far made the following design is proposed

A plan for carrying out the design, submitted to the Philadelphia City Council, June 1, 1871 / by Joseph Leeds

Washington

The ancestors of our country and the fathers of our nation : one hundred lines

The yoke of independence and the patriotism of peace

Patriotism of peace

The wealth of patriotism.

Notes:

Cover title.

"Gather the memorials which remain, that no more be lost. As the people of Philadelphia say, so will say the people of the United States. Dedicated to the City and Citizens of Philadelphia, to the State and People of Pennsylvania, to all the Inhabitants of all the Country, and to the Cause of Liberty, Right, and Duty for all Mankind."

Local Notes:

HSP copy has pencilled inscription of J.E. Bispham[?] on cover.

OCLC:

14949545