Description

Shows the Colonial residence built 1763-1767 by master carpenter Jacob Knor for Philadelphia attorney Benjamin Chew at 6401 Germantown Avenue. View includes an African American man, James Smith, posed near the front door of the home. A smaller building used as a kitchen or for laundry is visible in the rear (left). Smith was enslaved in Chestertown, Maryland before buying his freedom. He began work for the Chews as a coachman in 1819 and later worked as a general servant until his death in 1871.; Title inscribed on mount.

Record Contributed By

The Library Company of Philadelphia

Record Harvested From

PA Digital