Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr./Passyunk Branch
Historical Images of Philadelphia Free Library Departments and Branches
Item Info
Item No: pdcf00136
Title: Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr./Passyunk Branch
Additional Title: Architect's rendering for the Passyunk Branch, ca. 1912
Historic Street Address:
1935 Shunk Street
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
This is the architect's rendering for the Passyunk Branch, designed in 1912 by John T. Windrim. The Passyunk Branch opened on April 14, 1914, on a tract of land received from the estate of banker and philanthropist Stephen Girard. The building was the fifteenth of 25 libraries built with funds donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
The library serves the neighborhoods of Girard Estate, Packer Park, Passyunk Homes, St. Richards, and West Passyunk.
Creation Year: ca. 1912
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.180143
Geocode Latitude:39.919552
Creator Name: Windrim, John T. (John Torrey), 1866-1934 - Architect