Second Bank of the United States
Permanent ID:
2257Call number:
Bd 86 M133 #112Date:
circa 1875Image Description:
Exterior view of the the Second Bank of the United States, also known as the old Custom House. The bank was designed in the Greek Revival style by architect William Strickland and served as the nation's federally authorized central bank during its 20-year charter from February 1817 to January 1836.Address:
Chestnut Street above 4th Street, PhiladelphiaFormat:
AlbumenCollection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania bound graphics collectionRelated People or Organizations:
McCollin, S. Mason (photographer)William Strickland, 1788-1854 (architect)