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Helen C. Perkins collection Helen C. Perkins; R. Newell & Son; William H. Rau; and some unidentified makers

Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks V32
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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920.
Perkins, Helen C. b. 1849.
Williams, Brown & Earle (Philadelphia, Pa.)
R. Newell & Son (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Public buildings.
Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Liberty bell.
Streets--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Alleys--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Theaters--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Washington (D.C.).
Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Local Subjects:
Public buildings.
Liberty bell.
Streets--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Alleys--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Theaters--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Penn Provenance:
Gift of Helen C. Perkins?
Physical Description:
112 lantern slides : most b & w; some color.
Place of Publication:
[ca. 1900-1912]
Summary:
Documents street scenes and alleys in Philadelphia, with a focus on Chestnut Street. Also depicts Philadelphia theaters, banks, government buildings, halls, mansions and other landmarks. Includes the liberty bell and other historical sites at Independence National Historical Park. Contains reproductions of cave dwellings on the Delaware River. The White House, U.S. Capitol, and Mt. Vernon are shown.
Notes:
CALL NUMBER INFO: SEE V32-LS# FOR LANTERN SLIDES.
Some slides manufactures by Williams, Brown & Earle.
Finding Aid/Index:
See collection file for inventory.

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