Castner Scrapbook v.7, Walks, Views, Maps, page 15

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Castner Scrapbook v.7, Walks, Views, Maps, page 15

Item Info

Item No: pdcc02276
Title: Castner Scrapbook v.7, Walks, Views, Maps, page 15
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Item pdcc00583, bottom left [image dimensions 7.9 cm x 11.7 cm]:

Depicts a picturesque view of a stone bridge spanning Pennypack Creek. Men and women are shown fishing from the water's edge as a covered wagon crosses the bridge.

This historic bridge, which carries Frankford Avenue over Pennsypack Creek in the Holmesburg section of the City, was built in 1697. It is the oldest roadway bridge still in use in the United States.


Notes:

Item pdcc00584, bottom right [image dimensions 8.4 cm x 12.5 cm]:

Reproduction of an illustration showing well-dressed people enjoying Rittenhouse Square.


Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.7
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler
Gilbert, George, active 1818-1836 - Artist
Breton, William L. - Engraver
Reed, C. H. - Engraver