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Papers, 1890-1891, 1907, 1927, concerning the history of Kensington, Philadelphia, Pa., include typescripts of "Kensington: A City Within a City..." by William Mann (Philadelphia: Keighton Printing House, 1891); reports on the district of Kensington as a typical industrial community, 1907....
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| Collection: | Kensington Papers |
| Collection Number: | 2148 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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0.33 Linear feet 0.33 linear feet, 1 box (65 items) |
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Papers, 1890-1891, 1907, 1927, concerning the history of Kensington, Philadelphia, Pa., include typescripts of "Kensington: A City Within a City..." by William Mann (Philadelphia: Keighton Printing House, 1891); reports on the district of Kensington as a typical industrial community, 1907. by A.C. Keely, Frank L. Devine, Charles H. Cramp, et. al. ; unidentified note and miscellaneous papers, with two maps delineating the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and title pages of published works removed to the Library.
The Papers also include a small but important collection of photographs of locations in Kensington including Columbia Avenue (formerly Hanover Street), Eyre Street (formerly Deal Street), Frankford Avenue, Kensington on Screw Dock, Shackamaxon Street Ferry House and of local industries including F.& J. Bodine, Glass Manufacturers; Henry Boureau Hardware, Cutlery and Nail Warehouse; Henry Disston: Keystone Saw, Tool and Steel Works; Dreifus & Co, Inc.; Glass Works of T.W. Dyott; John J. McCarron, Horse Shoer; Parke & Tiers Brass: Bell and Iron Founders ( Pt. Pleasant) and Wilson, Childs & Co: Philadelphia Plantation and Road Wagon Works. |