The New U.S. Navy Yard at League Island watercolor, 1874
Permanent ID:
4321
Call number:
K: II-115
Date:
November 17 1874
Inscription:
The New U.S. Navy Yard at League Island, Philada. Sketched from top of the Dry dock at the terminus of South Broad Street with the Delaware River. The wooden foot bridge is the centre line of Broad Street and leads to the pier and receiving ship about 100 yards from the sea wall. The Island contains- acres. Was sold to the London Co in 1699 and in Deed dated 1761 is called League Island. Presented by City to the U.S Government. Sketched November 17, 1874 by D.J.Kennedy
Address:
League Island, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
