Woodford watercolor, undated
Permanent ID:
1583
Call number:
K: 2-35
Image Description:
David J. Kennedy (1816-1898) was a passenger and freight agent for the Reading Railroad who painted as a hobby. Kennedy was born on the west coast of Scotland, in Port Mullin. In 1836, he traveled to Philadelphia to stay with his married sister. During his time there he painted various scenes of the city, including the homes of prominent residents of the city, as well as ordinary street views. Many of the buildings he illustrated no longer exist. When Philadelphia hosted the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, Kennedy captured many of the buildings in his watercolors. Kennedy's watercolors offer a multitude of views of Philadelphia as it appeared between 1840 and 1890.
Inscription:
Woodford. Adjoining South Laurel Hill Cemetery was built by Mr. William Coleman in 1740, associate judge of the province and merchange for 40 years, died in 1767. He sold before his dealth to Mr. Franks a german Jew, merchant in New York and Philadelphia, his daughter married a Major Johnson of the british army and sold it to Mr. Wharton before the revolution in 1772. Mr. Coleman named it Woodford. July 18th 1847.
Address:
Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
