Free library of Philadelphia, central branch
Historical Images of Philadelphia Charles Higgins Negatives
Item Info
Item No: pdch00119
Title: Free library of Philadelphia, central branch
Historic Street Address:
1901 Vine Street
Media Type: Glass Plate Negatives
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Image taken by Philadelphia Evening Bulletin photographer Charles T. Higgins. Notes on the negative's envelope read: "Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch, 1926"
This late 1926 image shows a man working on one of four ornate torchiere light fixtures that grace the grand staircase of the Parkway Central Library. The main branch building was opened on June 2, 1927, after 10 years of construction.
Creation Year: 1926
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.171102
Geocode Latitude:39.959302
Creator Name: Higgins, Charles - Photographer