"Bird's Eye View of Philadelphia 1872"
 
In 1876, Philadelphia hosted the nation's Centennial Exhibition on three thousand acres in Fairmount Park. The celebration was a triumphant success that drew and international audience of 10 Million people to the city. This print attests to the robust health of the city at the peak of the industrial revolution. It had developed to include the area between the two rivers; the Schuylkill and the Delaware Rivers. The view shows bustling maritime activity and depicts the plumes from smoke stacks; an indication of the burgeoning industrial development. Each street and square is identified by name as are the important buildings, bridges, etc. Enlarged inset views include the Betsy Ross house, the U.S. Mint, the Masonic Temple, Franklin's grave, Independence Hall, Girard College and the Water Works. A wonderful panoramic original print which provides a detailed view of the city as it existed during the third quarter of the nineteenth century. Included in the Supplement to Harper's Weekly, May 27th, 1876

19 x 30 inches.
Hand colored wood engraving.
Excellent condition.