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298 historic pictures in the Philadelphia collection, part of Cities. Each one can be ordered as a print or licensed, and the collection is a starting point for telling stories about the past.

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[Street in Philadelphia on the opening day of the American Centennial Exhibition, 1876][Street in Philadelphia on the opening day of the American Centennial Exhibition, 1876] ([1876])[Orphans decorating their fathers' graves in Glenwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, on Decoration Day][Orphans decorating their fathers' graves in Glenwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, on Decoratio ([1876])[Monorail used at the Philadelphia Centennial, 1876]: The elevated railway across the ravine[Monorail used at the Philadelphia Centennial, 1876]: The elevated railway across the raviBirds eye view of Philadelphia & centennial groundsBirds eye view of Philadelphia & centennial grounds (c1875.)[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]"[Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitemarsh Hall". Philadelphia Pa. 1923?]" ([1923?])Fairmont Park, River Drive - the Tunnel, Philadelphia, Pa.Fairmont Park, River Drive - the Tunnel, Philadelphia, Pa. (c1913.)The City of Philadelphia...as it appeared in the year 1800The City of Philadelphia...as it appeared in the year 1800 (1800)Second Street North from Market St. with Christ Church - PhiladelphiaSecond Street North from Market St. with Christ Church - Philadelphia (1800)Congress Hall and New Theatre, in Chestnut Street, PhiladelphiaCongress Hall and New Theatre, in Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (1800)[Pennsylvania Railroad advertising material: Train view West Philadelphia"]"[Pennsylvania Railroad advertising material: Train view West Philadelphia"]" (c1874.)[Pennsylvania Railroad advertising material: Depot at Harrisburg one hundered and five miles from Philadelphia"]"[Pennsylvania Railroad advertising material: Depot at Harrisburg one hundered and five mil (c1874.)The Philadelphia Physician-FactoryThe Philadelphia Physician-Factory ([189-?])Pennsylvania Hospital, Pine Street, PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Hospital, Pine Street, Philadelphia (1854)Chestnut Street Theatre, PhiladelphiaChestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia ([no date recorded on)The Free Library of PhiladelphiaThe Free Library of Philadelphia ([no date recorded on)Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (c1899.)Liberty Bell in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.Liberty Bell in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. ([no date recorded on)A Philadelphia fire department engine responding to a fire alarmA Philadelphia fire department engine responding to a fire alarm (c1905.)Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitermarsh Hall""Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. Edward T. Stotesbury home, Whitermarsh Hall"" ([1922?])Joseph Ripka's mills. Manayunk 21st Ward, Philadelphia...Joseph Ripka's mills. Manayunk 21st Ward, Philadelphia... ([no date recorded on)[Old City Hall, Philadelphia, Penn., where U.S. Supreme Court was in session, 1791-1800][Old City Hall, Philadelphia, Penn., where U.S. Supreme Court was in session, 1791-1800] (1922 April 30.)Salon jury, PhiladelphiaSalon jury, Philadelphia ([1899])Schuylkill Water Works, PhiladelphiaSchuylkill Water Works, Philadelphia ([no date recorded on)City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa. (c1899.)[Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.; exterior, elevated view][Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.; exterior, elevated view] (c1900.)Franklin - Librarian of the Library Company of PhiladelphiaFranklin - Librarian of the Library Company of Philadelphia ([no date recorded on)Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaIndependence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (c1906.)Seventh Presbyterian Church, Broad Street, North of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.Seventh Presbyterian Church, Broad Street, North of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. (c1861.)[City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.: Tower][City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.: Tower] (c1922.)Bellevue-Stratford Pink Room, [Philadelphia, Penna.]Bellevue-Stratford Pink Room, [Philadelphia, Penna.] ([no date recorded on)[3 boys of an orphanage in West Virginia playing folk tunes on harmonicas as their contribution to the National Folk Festival, Philadelphia][3 boys of an orphanage in West Virginia playing folk tunes on harmonicas as their contrib (1944 May.)[Henry Disston & Sons plant, Philadelphia, Pa.: Trimming steel plates round for circular saws][Henry Disston & Sons plant, Philadelphia, Pa.: Trimming steel plates round for circular s ([between 1918 and 19)Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1926, sesqui-centennialPennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1926, sesqui-centennial (1926)Plan of Laurel Hill Cemetery, north section [Philadelphia, Pa.]Plan of Laurel Hill Cemetery, north section [Philadelphia, Pa.] (1852)[Bird's-eye view of North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania][Bird's-eye view of North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] (c1911.)[Making flags for military use in the Quartermaster Corps Depot, Philadelphia, Penn.][Making flags for military use in the Quartermaster Corps Depot, Philadelphia, Penn.] (1942 May.)[Page with three original photoprints Views on the Pennsylvania Central Railroad" and advertisement for Moorhead Clay Works Philadelphia]"[Page with three original photoprints Views on the Pennsylvania Central Railroad" and adve (Philadelphia : Willi)[Night view of Broad Street with lit tower of City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania][Night view of Broad Street with lit tower of City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] (c1916.)The First U.S. Mint, 37-39 N. Seventh Street, Philadelphia, Pa.The First U.S. Mint, 37-39 N. Seventh Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ([between 1880 and 19)The Mercantile Library Association of Philadelphia, Pa. [interior and exterior views]The Mercantile Library Association of Philadelphia, Pa. [interior and exterior views] (1869)Black & White Photo - Philadelphia - America Welcomes the World, 1926Black & White Photo - Philadelphia - America Welcomes the World, 1926Ringing out liberty, July 8, 1776, Philadelphia, home city of the Pennsylvania RailroadRinging out liberty, July 8, 1776, Philadelphia, home city of the Pennsylvania Railroad (c1931.)[Bank building (2nd Bank of the United States") Pennsylvania. Reflected ceiling plan]"[Bank building (2nd Bank of the United States") Pennsylvania. Reflected ceiling plan]" (1818)Birds eye view of PhiladelphiaBirds eye view of Philadelphia ([New York] : Currier)The City of PhiladelphiaThe City of Philadelphia ([New York] : Currier)The renowned trotter Prince Wilkes record, 2:14 1/3; owned by George A. Singerly of PhiladelphiaThe renowned trotter Prince Wilkes record, 2:14 1/3; owned by George A. Singerly of Philad (New York : Published)Philadelphia. From fair mount looking down the river SchuylkillPhiladelphia. From fair mount looking down the river Schuylkill ([no date recorded on)[Bank building (2nd Bank of the United States") Pennsylvania. Roof plan]"[Bank building (2nd Bank of the United States") Pennsylvania. Roof plan]" (1818)The City and Port of Philadelphia, on the River Delaware from KensingtonThe City and Port of Philadelphia, on the River Delaware from Kensington (1800)Arch Street Ferry, PhiladelphiaArch Street Ferry, Philadelphia (1800)Arch Street, with the Second Presbyterian Church. PhiladelphiaArch Street, with the Second Presbyterian Church. Philadelphia (1800)The House, intended for the President of the United States, in Ninth Street, PhiladelphiaThe House, intended for the President of the United States, in Ninth Street, Philadelphia (1800)An Unfinished House, in Chestnut Street, PhiladelphiaAn Unfinished House, in Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (1800)View in Third Street, from Spruce Street, PhiladelphiaView in Third Street, from Spruce Street, Philadelphia (1800)Library and Surgeons Hall, in Fifth Street, PhiladelphiaLibrary and Surgeons Hall, in Fifth Street, Philadelphia (1800)State-House, With a View of Chestnut Street, PhiladelphiaState-House, With a View of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (1800)Alms House in Spruce Street, PhiladelphiaAlms House in Spruce Street, Philadelphia (1800)Pennsylvania Hospital, in Pine Street PhiladelphiaPennsylvania Hospital, in Pine Street Philadelphia (1800)Arch Street Ferry, PhiladelphiaArch Street Ferry, Philadelphia (1800)General view of bolt shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.General view of bolt shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (Meadville, Pa. : Key)Electric locomotive for mine haulage under construction in erecting shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.Electric locomotive for mine haulage under construction in erecting shop, Baldwin Locomoti (Meadville, Pa. : Key)South aisle of store room in 16th Street shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.South aisle of store room in 16th Street shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa. (Meadville, Pa. : Key)Punching machine in boiler shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.Punching machine in boiler shop, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (Meadville, Pa. : Key)[The ugliest bridge in the world, between Camden and Philadelphia][The ugliest bridge in the world, between Camden and Philadelphia] ([1924])Elvira, Vira" Stone daughter of Lt. Joseph Stone"Elvira, Vira" Stone daughter of Lt. Joseph Stone" ([between 1899 and 19)[William Fox, full-length portrait, facing front, leaving the U.S. District Court in Philadelphia][William Fox, full-length portrait, facing front, leaving the U.S. District Court in PhilaNadja Philadelphia Athletics (E104)Nadja Philadelphia Athletics (E104) (1910)U.S. Ship Pennsylvania. Charles Stewart Esq. Comr. / Drawn on stone by Charles C. Barton, U.S.N. ; Lith. & Pubd. by Lehmann & Duval Philadelphia.U.S. Ship Pennsylvania. Charles Stewart Esq. Comr. / Drawn on stone by Charles C. Barton, (Philadelphia : Lehma)Meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic in Philadelphia / from a sketch by F.H. Taylor.Meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic in Philadelphia / from a sketch by F.H. Taylor. (1879)Philadelphia Sunday Press--Special features for December 1st, 1895 / Brill.Philadelphia Sunday Press--Special features for December 1st, 1895 / Brill. (Philadelphia : H.I. )[View of intersection of Eighth Street and Market Street, Philadelphia][View of intersection of Eighth Street and Market Street, Philadelphia] ([1840])[John McAllister, Jr., full-length portrait, seated in a chair, outdoors on the roof of 48 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia][John McAllister, Jr., full-length portrait, seated in a chair, outdoors on the roof of 48 (1843)Bird's eye view, Centennial Buildings, Fairmount Park, PhiladelphiaBird's eye view, Centennial Buildings, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa. : )Franklin's return to Philadelphia, 1785 / J.L.G. Ferris.Franklin's return to Philadelphia, 1785 / J.L.G. Ferris. (Cleveland, Ohio : Th)Washington's inauguration at Philadelphia / J.L.G. Ferris.Washington's inauguration at Philadelphia / J.L.G. Ferris. (Cleveland, Ohio : Th)[Broad Street, north from Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa.][Broad Street, north from Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa.] (c1905.)The Bellevue-Stratford [Hotel], Philadelphia, Pa.The Bellevue-Stratford [Hotel], Philadelphia, Pa. (c1905.)Smith Memorial [Arch], Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.Smith Memorial [Arch], Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa. (c1905.)A Glimpse of Cramp's [i.e. William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company] shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa.A Glimpse of Cramp's [i.e. William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company] shipyard ([1905?])Docks, Cramps Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa., TheDocks, Cramps Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa., The ([between 1900 and 19)Indian Rock, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.Indian Rock, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa. (c1905.)River Drive, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.River Drive, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa. (c1905.)Entrance to Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.Entrance to Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa. ([1905?])Union League Club, Philadelphia, Pa.Union League Club, Philadelphia, Pa. ([1905?])Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. (c1905-1906.)U.S.S. PhiladelphiaU.S.S. Philadelphia ([between 1890 and 19)U.S.S. PhiladelphiaU.S.S. Philadelphia ([between 1890 and 19)U.S.S. PhiladelphiaU.S.S. Philadelphia ([between 1890 and 19)U.S.S. PhiladelphiaU.S.S. Philadelphia ([between 1890 and 19)U.S.S. Philadelphia, Admiral GherardiU.S.S. Philadelphia, Admiral Gherardi ([between 1890 and 19)[City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.][City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1890 and 19)[Independence Hall from Independence Square, Philadelphia, Pa.][Independence Hall from Independence Square, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1895 and 19)[Fairmount Park, Grant Monument, Philadelphia, Pa.][Fairmount Park, Grant Monument, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1895 and 19)[Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, Pa.][Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1895 and 19)[Philadelphia, Pa., Market Street from Eighth][Philadelphia, Pa., Market Street from Eighth] ([between 1890 and 19)[South Broad Street from City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.][South Broad Street from City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.][City Hall, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Philadelphia, Pa., Broad St., north from Spruce St.][Philadelphia, Pa., Broad St., north from Spruce St.] ([between 1894 and 19)[Building a warship, Cramp's shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa.][Building a warship, Cramp's shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Gimbel Brothers Store, Philadelphia, Pa.][Gimbel Brothers Store, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Broad Street north from Locust, Philadelphia, Pa.][Broad Street north from Locust, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Arch Street Friends Meeting House (1804), Philadelphia, Pa.][Arch Street Friends Meeting House (1804), Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[College Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.][College Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Houston Hall, University of Pennyslvania, Philadelphia, Pa.][Houston Hall, University of Pennyslvania, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Wissahickon Creek, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.][Wissahickon Creek, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa.][Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa.][Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Penn.][Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Penn.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Japanese garden, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.][Japanese garden, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[The Wissahickon, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.][The Wissahickon, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[The Schuylkill drive, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.][The Schuylkill drive, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)[Lodge gate, Harrison estate, Lime Kiln Park, Philadelphia, Pa.][Lodge gate, Harrison estate, Lime Kiln Park, Philadelphia, Pa.] ([between 1900 and 19)

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