South West corner of Broad and Spruce Streets in 1891 and North West Cor. Sketched in Dr. John Neills Office in May 1864 watercolor
Permanent ID:
3531
Call number:
K: 6-36
Image Description:
David J. Kennedy (1816-1898) was a passenger and freight agent for the Reading Railroad who painted as a hobby. Kennedy was born on the west coast of Scotland, in Port Mullin. In 1836, he traveled to Philadelphia to stay with his married sister. During his time there he painted various scenes of the city, including the homes of prominent residents of the city, as well as ordinary street views. Many of the buildings he illustrated no longer exist. When Philadelphia hosted the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, Kennedy captured many of the buildings in his watercolors. Kennedy's watercolors offer a multitude of views of Philadelphia as it appeared between 1840 and 1890.
Inscription:
South West corner of Broad and Spruce Streets in 1891 and North West Cor. Sketched in Dr. John Neills Office in May 1864
Address:
Broad and Spruce Sts., Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
