Views of Philadelphia at the APS

The graphics collections at the APS include several dozen images of the Philadelphia region dating from the 18th through 20th centuries. Among these are a nearly complete set of the engravings of William and Thomas Birch, along with lesser known engravings and works of original art. The on-line selection includes many of the best, but by no means all. Contact the Manuscripts Department for additional information.

Low resolution scans may be viewed by clicking on the thumbnail image. Photographic prints of images may be requested at $15 for a black and white 8x10" print or $40 for a color transparency (which must be returned within six months). Additional publication fees may apply. To place and order or for further information, please contact the Manuscripts Department for further information.

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Artists D-K

Title: NW View of Mr. Paul Beck's Shot Tower Near the Schuylkill Artist: Birch, Thomas; Engr. by Thomas Birch Date: ca.1812 ID #: FAP 27

Title: Upper Ferry Bridge Artist: Birch, Thomas; Engr. by Jacob J. Plecher Date: n.d. ID #: FAP 44

Title: View of the Dam and Water Works at Fairmount, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, Thomas; Engr. by R. Campbell; printed by Edward Parker Date: 1824 ID #: FAP 8

Title: Alms House in Spruce Street, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1799 ID #: FAP 5

Title: Arch Street Ferry, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 2

Title: "First Plate of Four Subjects" (Library Hall; Pennsylvania Hospital; Swede's Church; High Street Market House) Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 43

Title: Gaol, in Walnut Street, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1801 ID #: FAP 7

Title: High Street, from Ninth Street, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1799 ID #: FAP 21

Title: High Street, from the Country Market-Place, Philadelphia, Showing the Procession in Commemoration of the Death of General George Washington, December 26th, 1799 Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 20

Title: High Street, With the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, 1800 Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 4

Title: High Street, With the First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, 1800 Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 17

Title: Independence Hall Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 18

Title: The late Theatre in Chestnut Street Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: n.d. ID #: M42.22.26

Title: Library and Surgeon's Hall, in Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 34

Title: New Lutheran Church, in Fourth Street, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1799 ID #: FAP 41

Title: Old State House, Congress Hall, and Town Hall, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1800 ID #: FAP 35

Title: South East Corner of Third and Market Streets, Philadelphia Artist: Birch, William Date: 1799 ID #: FAP 13