Castner Scrapbook v.19, Disasters, Criminal Prisons 1, page 1a
Historical Images of Philadelphia Castner Scrapbook Collection
Item Info
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Item 1, top: Image captioned, "Drawn from the spot & Engraved by J. Sartain," on the occasion of the destruction by arson of the newly-opened Pennsylvania Hall, at 109 N 6th Street. Built by architect Thomas Somerville Stewart, for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, and located in the geographic center of liberal political and Quaker influence, the building was intended as a lecture hall for social activism topics, especially anti-slavery and women's rights. Upon opening on May 14, 1838, the building was attacked with violent protests by anti-abolitionists; and three days later, on May 17, it was destroyed by fire by the mob. Of note in the image was the fact that efforts by the fire department were directed to save the adjacent structures. The destruction of Pennsylvania Hall was praised in Southern newspapers, but also served to motivate abolitionists in the North. The ruin remained standing until repurposed as a temple for the Odd Fellows Society in 1846. It was ultimately demolished in 1908. Engraving by John Sartain, 23 x 14 cm, 5/17/1838.
Item 2, bottom: Image of buildings apparently destroyed by fire. The date, location, and circumstances are not known. Photographic print, 25 x 19.5 cm, undated.
Creation Year: 1845
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.149693
Geocode Latitude:39.952911
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.19
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler
John Sartain - Engraver
Thomas Somerville Stewart - Architect
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