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Helen C. Perkins collection

Documents street scenes and alleys in Philadelphia, with a focus on Chestnut Street. Also depicts Philadelphia theaters, banks, government buildings, halls, mansions and other landmarks. Includes the liberty bell and other historical sites at Independence National Historical Park. Contains reprod...

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Corporate Authors: Williams, Brown & Earle (Philadelphia, Pa.), R. Newell & Son (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Contributors: Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920., Perkins, Helen C. b. 1849.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [ca. 1900-1912]
Subjects and Genres:
Public buildings.
Liberty bell
Streets > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
Alleys > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
Theaters > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Washington (D.C.)
Chestnut Street (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Lantern slides
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Summary: Documents street scenes and alleys in Philadelphia, with a focus on Chestnut Street. Also depicts Philadelphia theaters, banks, government buildings, halls, mansions and other landmarks. Includes the liberty bell and other historical sites at Independence National Historical Park. Contains reproductions of cave dwellings on the Delaware River. The White House, U.S. Capitol, and Mt. Vernon are shown.
Item Description: CALL NUMBER INFO: SEE V32-LS# FOR LANTERN SLIDES.
Some slides manufactures by Williams, Brown & Earle.
Physical Description: 112 lantern slides : most b & w; some color.
Finding Aid: See collection file for inventory.

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