Description

Exterior view from the southeast showing the intersection of Sixth and Chestnut streets in Philadelphia. View depicts street and pedestrian traffic including horse-drawn carriages, omnibuses, delivery carts, an African American porter pushing a hand-cart, and individuals strolling and couples conversing. Visible on the northeast corner of Sixth Street is Hart's Building, a row of stores and offices owned by prominent Jewish publisher and philanthropist, Abraham Hart, erected in 1848.; Drawn from nature by Aug. Kollner; Lith. by Deroy; Printed by Cattier.; Not in Wainwright.; Plate 11 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."

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The Library Company of Philadelphia

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PA Digital