Castner Scrapbook v.19, Disasters, Criminal Prisons 1, page 20
Historical Images of Philadelphia Castner Scrapbook Collection
Item Info
Media Type: Scrapbooks
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Item 1, entire page: Image of the aftermath of a fire that destroyed the interior of the Jayne's Building, at 242-244 Chestnut, on March 4, 1872 (incorrectly dated in pencil on the photograph). The sub-zero temperatures caused the water from fire hoses to freeze during the efforts to subdue the blaze. The building was owned by Dr. David Jayne, a druggist. The eight-story structure was originally designed in 1849 by William Johnston, who died shortly thereafter. The project was taken over by Thomas Ustick Walter, who completed it in 1850; he then added two six-story wings on either side in 1851, with the finished edifice occupying 238-248 Chestnut Street. This photograph shows a group of men observing the damaged, ice-covered remains of the building on the left, looking west on Chestnut Street. The firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to the center structure, saving the wings. The interior was rebuilt, and the building stood until it was demolished in 1957. Photograph, 27.6 x 34.5 cm, 1872.
Note: For another view, looking east, see the next item, #pdcc03176.
Creation Year: 1845
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.145538
Geocode Latitude:39.948197
Call Number: A917.481 P536 v.19
Creator Name: Castner, Samuel, Jr., 1843-1929 - Compiler
Thomas Ustick Walter - Architect
William Johnston - Architect
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