Residence of Isiah Lukens, Machinist; Jefferson House; Residence of Jacob Hiltsheimer watercolor, undated
Permanent ID:
4522Call number:
K: VI-29Image Description:
Three buildings. The middle one has green shutters and a sign that reads, "Jefferson House." People and horse and carriages walk in the streets.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:
Isiah Lukens Machinist. N.W. Cor of Market and 8th Sts in 1836. Demolished. South 7th Street adjoining the West corner of Market St. Interior demolished on February 27, 1891. South 7th Street adjoining the east corner of Market St. Demolished December 18th 1891 (Front Bottom)Address:
PhiladelphiaFormat:
WatercolorsDimensions:
Width: 41 cm, Height: 26 cm (case)Collection:
David J. Kennedy watercolorsRelated People or Organizations:
David Johnson Kennedy, 1816-1898 (artist)Hiltzheimer, John (relates to)
Lukens, Isiah (relates to)
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Watercolors (is described by)Hotel (depicts)