The Old U.S. Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1875
Permanent ID:
1637
Call number:
K: II-114
Date:
September 23 1875
Image Description:
A black and grey ship with United States flag flying on it in a harbor surrounded by buildings. Buildings closest to foreground are yellow and have ships in them.
Inscription:
The Old U.S. Navy Yard Philadelphia, Penn'a.
Situate on the Delaware River, bounded by Front, Prime and Wharton Streets, some of the best and most efficient vessels of war in the United States Navy were built here, the dismantle and removal of the Ship Houses etc. commenced on September 7th 1875 to the New Navy Yard at League Island the southern terminus of Broad Street. This sketch was taken on board of the United States Frigate (Receiving Ship) Potomac, in the stream September 23rd 1875 by D.J.Kennedy.
(Front Bottom)
Address:
Front, Prime, and Wharton Streets, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
Dimensions:
Width: 39 cm, Height: 26 cm (image)
