U.S. Custom House (formerly U.S. Bank)
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Constructed 1818-24 as the U.S. Bank (i.e. Second Bank of the United States) based on the designs of Philadelphia architect William Strickland. Served as custom house 1844-1935. Street scene in front depicts pedestrians including women and children, and a carriage driven by an African American coachman.; Drawn from nature by Aug. Kollner; Lith. by Deroy; Printed by Cattier.; Plate 12 of a series of fifty-four views published by Goupil, Vibert & Company from 1848 to 1851 that were drawn by Kollner and lithographed by Deroy, and later bound under the title "Views of American Cities."; Not in Wainwright.
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The Library Company of Philadelphia
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