Philadelphia Collection (page 4)

Ice-Yacht (engraving)
8667213 Ice-Yacht (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice-Yacht. Illustration for The Budget)

Girard College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (b/w photo)
8658186 Girard College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girard College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (b/w photo)
8658172 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chestnut Street, Philadelphia)

1920s-vintage advertising flier for the Bassett's Ice Cream stand in the Reading Terminal Market
7133808 1920s-vintage advertising flier for the Bassett's Ice Cream stand in the Reading Terminal Market. Bassett's was one of the original tenants (photo); (add.info)

19th century illustration showing The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia
5311500 19th century illustration showing The Fairmount Water Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was Philadelphia's second municipal waterworks

Cottonwood tree, Populus canadensis (engraving)
5855044 Cottonwood tree, Populus canadensis (engraving); (add.info.: Leaf and branch of the cottonwood tree or Canadian poplar, Populus canadensis)

Carolinian poplar, Populus angulata (engraving)
5855043 Carolinian poplar, Populus angulata (engraving); (add.info.: Leaf, shoot and bark of the Carolinian poplar, Populus angulata)

Wild orange tree, Cerasus caroliniana
5855038 Wild orange tree, Cerasus caroliniana; (add.info.: Flowers, leaves and fruit of the wild orange or mock orange tree, Prunus caroliniana, Cerasus caroliniana)

Wild cherry tree, Cerasus virginiana
5855037 Wild cherry tree, Cerasus virginiana; (add.info.: Leaves, flowers and fruit of the wild cherry or chokecherry tree, Prunus virginiana, Cerasus virginiana)

American holly, Ilex opaca
5855033 American holly, Ilex opaca; (add.info.: Leaves and fruit of the American holly, Ilex opaca. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Henri Joseph Redoute)

Red bay tree, Laurus caroliniensis
5855031 Red bay tree, Laurus caroliniensis; (add.info.: Leaves and seeds of the red bay tree, Laurus caroliniensis. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Henri Joseph)

Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum
5855030 Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum; (add.info.: Fruit, leaves, male flower and female flower of the Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum)

Devil wood tree, Olea americana
5855035 Devil wood tree, Olea americana; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the Devil wood or devilwood tree, Osmanthus americanus, Olea americana)

Water locust tree, Gledistia monosperma
5855029 Water locust tree, Gledistia monosperma; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the swamp locust or water locust, Gledistia monosperma, Gleditsia aquatica)

Locust tree, Robinia pseudo acacia (engraving)
5855025 Locust tree, Robinia pseudo acacia (engraving); (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the Locust tree, Robinia pseudo acacia)

Art teaching, course in drawing classical sculptures at the Academy of Fine Arts of Philadelphia (USA)
NWI4961382 Art teaching, course in drawing classical sculptures at the Academy of Fine Arts of Philadelphia (USA), circa 1870 - Colorisee engraving 19th century

Philadelphia Circus, Callowhill Street at 10th, c.1870 (newsprint)
3502574 Philadelphia Circus, Callowhill Street at 10th, c.1870 (newsprint); 18x22.7 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; © Free Library of Philadelphia .

Exterior view and ten interior views of Citizens Volunteer Hospital, 1863
1574984 Exterior view and ten interior views of Citizens Volunteer Hospital, 1863; (add.info.: Exterior view and ten interior views of Citizens Volunteer Hospital)

The Prince of Wales visiting the Independence Hall, 1860 (engraving)
1579464 The Prince of Wales visiting the Independence Hall, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Prince of Wales visiting the Independence Hall, Philadelphia)

Ticket to the Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, 1900 (colour litho)
8677536 Ticket to the Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, 1900 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677265 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

Philadelphia: Independence Bell (b/w photo)
8654583 Philadelphia: Independence Bell (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Independence Bell)

Philadelphia: Broad Street Depot, Pennsylvania Railroad (b/w photo)
8654576 Philadelphia: Broad Street Depot, Pennsylvania Railroad (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broad Street Depot, Pennsylvania Railroad)

Philadelphia: The Girard Bank, Founded in 1795 (b/w photo)
8654564 Philadelphia: The Girard Bank, Founded in 1795 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girard Bank, Founded in 1795)

Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, above Third Street (b/w photo)
8654563 Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, above Third Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chestnut Street, above Third Street)

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania (b/w photo)
8654551 Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University of Pennsylvania)

Philadelphia: Academy of Natural Sciences, Nineteenth and Race Streets (b/w photo)
8654550 Philadelphia: Academy of Natural Sciences, Nineteenth and Race Streets (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Academy of Natural Sciences)

Philadelphia: Lioness Group and Entrance of Zoological Garden (b/w photo)
8654548 Philadelphia: Lioness Group and Entrance of Zoological Garden (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Philadelphia: Lincoln Monument, Fairmount Park (b/w photo)
8654541 Philadelphia: Lincoln Monument, Fairmount Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincoln Monument, Fairmount Park)

Philadelphia: Down the Wissahickon from the Devil's Pool (b/w photo)
8654537 Philadelphia: Down the Wissahickon from the Devil's Pool (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horticultural Hall (engraving)
8667215 Horticultural Hall (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horticultural Hall)

Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans
5855047 Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans; (add.info.: Leaves and branches of Tacamahaca or Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera)

Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis
5855039 Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis)

Yellow birch, Betula lutea
5855022 Yellow birch, Betula lutea; (add.info.: Leaves, aments and seed of the Yellow birch, Betula lutea. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Crab apple, Malus coronaria
5855013 Crab apple, Malus coronaria; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit, and flowers of the Garland Crab apple, Malus coronaria. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis
5855012 Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis; (add.info.: Leaf, fruit, flower and seed of the Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis)

Papaw tree, Annona triloba
5855009 Papaw tree, Annona triloba; (add.info.: Fruit, flower, leaves and stone of the Papaw or Pawpaw tree, Annona triloba)

Cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata
5855002 Cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata; (add.info.: Flower, leaf and cone of the cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

A Decapod Locomotive
5308417 A Decapod Locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Decapod Locomotive by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States founded by Benjamin
NWI4954528 View of the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States founded by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in 1751

Celebration of the centenary of the American National Feast on July 4, in front of the Independence Hall
NWI4880316 Celebration of the centenary of the American National Feast on July 4, in front of the Independence Hall (or Pennsylvania State House) in Philadelphia, 1876

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1876
3479244 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1876; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone (1875), exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876

Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1885
3479242 Alexander Graham Bell's photo phone, 1885; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell's (1847-1922) telephone, exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876

William Penn and Native Americans at the foundation of Philadelphia (1682)
FLO4621867 William Penn and Native Americans at the foundation of Philadelphia (1682). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso after the painting William Penn's Treaty with the Indians by

Carriage Propelled by Dogs, from France (engraving)
8667214 Carriage Propelled by Dogs, from France (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carriage Propelled by Dogs, from France)

Patience, by Gilbert and Sullivan (colour litho)
8677498 Patience, by Gilbert and Sullivan (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patience, opera by Gilbert and Sullivan, 1881)

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677261 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

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"Philadelphia: A City Steeped in History and Legacy" Step into the vibrant city of Philadelphia, where history comes alive at every turn. From iconic sporting moments to pivotal events that shaped a nation, this captivating city has it all. In 1950, Jackie Robinson etched his name in baseball folklore as he stole home under the watchful eye of catcher Andy Seminick during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The electric atmosphere at Shibe Park was palpable as fans witnessed this daring feat by the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers player. But Philadelphia's historical significance extends far beyond sports. As you stroll through Independence National Historical Park, you'll come across the Free Quaker Meeting House, where a copy of The Declaration of Independence stands proudly. This sacred document symbolizes America's fight for freedom and independence. Speaking of independence, it was here in Philadelphia that delegates gathered in 1787 to debate and draft the Constitution of the United States. These discussions laid the foundation for our democratic principles and continue to shape our nation today. Marvel at Philadelphia's stunning skyline as it stretches along the picturesque Delaware River. The juxtaposition between modern architecture and historic landmarks creates an enchanting blend that captivates visitors from around the world. Immerse yourself in maritime history with a visit to Penns Landing's Waterfront District, where you can explore Moshulu Sailing Ship—a majestic vessel that harkens back to an era when ships ruled these waters. As you wander through this storied city, imagine standing among citizens on July 8th, 1776 when they heard the resounding chimes of Liberty Bell emanating from Independence Hall. It marked their call to witness Colonel John Nixon read aloud for the first time The Declaration of Independence—an event forever etched into American history. Transport yourself even further back in time with Thomas Holme's engraved plan dating back to 1683—the earliest depiction we have of the city of Philadelphia.