Historic Map - Philadelphia, PA - 1876
Bird's eye view of the city of Philadelphia -- its streets, avenues, and public buildings -- and of the Centennial buildings in Fairmount Park.
 

Founded in 1681, Philadelphia is one of the earliest cities of the United States. Rich in history, the city hosted the First and Second Continental Congress' as well as the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  It's importance during the Revolutionary War cannot be understated, and the city served as the capital from 1790 to 1800 during the construction of Washington, DC. This beautiful map provides a look at the early days of the city. Complete reference list below.    Dimensions: 36" x 25"   Item #1W-PA-PH-1876   Shipping Weight: 2 lbs.   PRICE: $34.95
References:
1. Depot of the P.W. & B. Railroad. 2. Philadelphia Library. 3. Naval Asylum. 4. Almshouse. 5. University of Pennsylvania. 6. Church of the Holy Trinity. 7. Rittenhouse Square. 8. Gasworks (Market Street). 9. U.S. Mint	10. La Pierre House. 11. City Buildings (Broad & Market St). 12. Masonic Temple. 13. Roman Catholic Cathedral. 14. Eastern Penitentiary. 15. Corinthian Ave Reservoir. 16. Fairmount Reservoir. 17. Girard College.	18 & 19. Odd Fellow's &                Laurel Hill Cemeteries. 20. New Reservoir. 21. Franklin Square. 22. Old Christ Church. 23. Independence Hall. 24. Stock Exchange. 25. Moyamensing Prison.	26. Ridge Avenue. 27. Vine Street. 28. Race Street. 29. Arch Street. 30. Market Street. 31. Chestnut Street. 32. Sansom Street. 33. Walnut Street.	34. Locust Street. 35. Spruce Street. 36. Pine Street. 37. Lombard Street. 38. South Street. 39. Zoological Gardens. 40. Main Exposition Building. 41. Swedish School.	42. Memorial Hall. 43. Horticultural Building. 44. Agricultural Building. 45. Government Building. 46. British Government Building. 47. Machinery Hall. 48. Trans-Continental Hotel. 49. Globe Hotel. 50. Finance Building. 51. Pennsylvania Railroad.
All reproduction prints are printed as "museum quality", using advanced ink formulas and durable museum quality paper.  The reproduction prints reflect the state of repair of the original conserved document.  Stains and imperfections reflected in the original map at the time it was collected for conservation are left un-retouched, as they reflect the character and charm of the vintage original.  Some major imperfections, such as dark fold lines have been removed when possible.  Maps are printed as ordered and are not returnable unless received damaged.