Library Company of Philadelphia

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The Library Company of Philadelphia is an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Open to the public free of charge, the Library Company houses an extensive non-circulating collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art. The mission of the Library Company is to preserve, interpret, make available, and augment the valuable materials within its care. We serve a diverse constituency throughout Philadelphia and nationally and internationally, offering comprehensive reader services, an internationally renowned fellowship program, online catalogs, and regular exhibitions and public programs.

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Belmont Mansion, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.

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  • jimboylan2 said:
    At the time of this photo, the abandoned Philadelphia & Columbia RR is being used by the Fairmount Park Trolley. The footbridge in the right center over it still exists. Off the right of the photo is the Columbia bridge and the Montgomery Dr. interchange of the Schuylkill Expwy.

June 28th is National War Savings Day, W.S.S.

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  • Melinda Young Stuart said:
    I'm sure I did in elementary school--a vague memory of same.

A stevedore, a family; 2nd and Brown St., Philadelphia

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    Congrats on Explore! ⭐ January 15, 2024
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    Congrats on Xplore!!
  • gato-gato-gato said:
    Gut gemacht
  • Ian Betley said:
    Congrats on Explore! ❤📷❤ lovely image! regards.

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