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Wells, John R

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View showing the front facade of the temple on 1 North Broad Street, designed by Freemason and Philadelphia architect, James H. Windrim, completed in 1874. Built to accommodate the local lodges increasing membership, the temple has been called the grandest in the country. Four African American boys walk in a lot in the foreground.; Photograph by John R. Wells, 5 W. Hillcrest Ave., Havertown, Penna.; Photographer's imprint stamped on verso.; Title from manuscript note on verso.; Forms part of: Philadelphia Architecture in the Nineteenth Century Photograph Collection.

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Keywords

  1. African American Boys
  2. African Americans
  3. Fraternal Lodges
  4. Gelatin Silver Prints
  5. Masonic Buildings
  6. Pennsylvania
  7. Philadelphia

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