Philadelphia
Publisher
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge
(1826 - 1848)
Date1840
Mediumhand-colored steel engraving
Dimensions19 7/8 × 16 7/8 × 5/8 in. (50.5 × 42.9 × 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation from the Lucia v.B. Batten Estate
Object numberPC2020.51.18
DescriptionThis is a town plan of Philadelphia with two building views along the right edge, where the Delaware River is shown. The illustrations are oriented vertically and are of the United States bank, and the Exchange. At the top, slightly oriented to the left side, it says "PHILADELPHIA." In the lower left corner, there is a key to the map in 6 columns of descending height. Some neighborhoods are outlined in red and are named on the map.On View
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