Northwest corner of Broad & Willow streets, Planing Mill & Baldwin’s Factory


Permanent ID:
2977
Call number:
K: 1-96
Date:
1861
Image Description:
On the streetcorner is a small white building with yellow shutters and a sign that reads, "O. Grey Coal Office". In the background there are a number of factory buildings, including one with a sign reading, "Planing Mill". Down the road, there are some smaller buildings that appear to be houses or stores. People walk along the road, and some stand in front of the coal office.
Inscription:
North West corner of Broad & Willow Streets, Planing Mill & Baldwins Factory for the building of Locomotive Engines, Orlanda Greys Coal Office and Yard etc. in 1861. Sketched by D.J.Kennedy. (Front Bottom)
Address:
Broad and Willow Streets, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
Dimensions:
Width: 29 cm, Height: 21 cm (image)
Collection:
David J. Kennedy watercolors
Related People or Organizations:
David Johnson Kennedy, 1816-1898 (painter)
Baldwin Locomotive Works (Manufacturer)
Related Terms:
Cityscape (is described by)
Factory (depicts)