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Residence of Ex. Mayor Powell [Samuel Powel] watercolor

Permanent ID:
1596
Call number:
K: 3-7
Image Description:
Row of residences; various colored brick facades.  Located at 224 South 3rd Street is the home of Samuel Powel (1738-1793), who served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1775-76 and 1789-90.  The house was built in 1765 by Charles Stedman and Powel later added particular embellishments, including carved woodwork and ornate plaster ceilings.  George and Martha Washington notably resided next door to Powel's residence from November 1781 to March 1782 before residing in the President's House at 5th and Market Streets during Washington's presidency.
Inscription:
Residence of Ex. Mayor Powell on the west side of south 3rd street, Philada in 1778. (Front Bottom)
Address:
244 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
Dimensions:
Width: 33 cm, Height: 22 cm (image)
Collection:
David J. Kennedy watercolors
Related People or Organizations:
David Johnson Kennedy, 1816-1898 (painter)
Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793 (relates to)
Related Terms:
Cityscape (is described by)
Historic building (depicts)