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Southwest Corner of Eighth and Chestnut Streets, 1876

Permanent ID:
3117
Call number:
K: 2-57
Date:
April 20 1876
Image Description:
Image depicts a built-up and bustling city block. At the street corner stands a trio of light colored three-story shops with green shutters. The shop on the left has a sign that reads, "A.J. Carmany". The middle shop has a large golden statue of an eagle on the roof, and a smaller golden eagle at the second-story level; this shop has a sing reading, "Lewis Ladomus Watches". The rest of the city block is crowded with buildings, and people walk along the street.
Inscription:
Sketched by D.J.Kennedy, April 20, 1876. Demolished April 20, 1876. Philada. South West Corner of Eighth & Chestnut Streets. 1876. Sketched April 20th the day previous to its demolition to make room for the erection of the new building for the Times. Newspaper (A.K.McClure) by D.J.Kennedy. (Front Bottom)
Address:
8th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
Dimensions:
Width: 32 cm, Height: 23 cm (image)
Collection:
David J. Kennedy watercolors
Related People or Organizations:
David Johnson Kennedy, 1816-1898 (painter)
McClure, Alexander Kelly (relates to)
Related Terms:
Cityscape (is described by)
Storefront (depicts)