Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2344

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-380205

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2344
(current record)

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Pennsylvania
    - Philadelphia
      - William Penn House, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2340
      - Tom Moore Cottage, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2341
      - Benedict Arnold Mansion (Mount Pleasant), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2342a
      - Benedict Arnold Mansion (Mount Pleasant), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2342b
      - Cottage of "Ye Olden Time", entrance to Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2343
      - Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2344 (current record)
      - Belmont Mansion, Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, H-2345

Description

The image depicts a section of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On the right side, part of Memorial Hall is visible, showcasing its architectural details. A rocky outcrop with a tunnel is seen in the center and a bridge spans across a body of water in the background. The surrounding area is landscaped with pathways and fences.

Details

Descriptive Terms

museums (buildings)
institutional buildings
exterior views
historic buildings
parks (recreation areas)
utility poles
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP009752
Halliday negative H-2344

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.007.001.H-2344

Places

Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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