Illustrations of Philadelphia at the American Philosophical Society

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.

Artists A-C | Artists D-K | Artists L-Z | William and Thomas Birch

Artists D-K

Title:	Fair Mount Water Works, Dedicated to the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia
Artist:	Doughty, T.
Date:	1796
ID #:	FAP 37

Title:	Plan of a wooden Bridge intended to be erected on the River Schuylkill, opposite Market Street & lately invented by Godofres Du Jareau Enginee, for which he has obtained a Patent from the Congres of the United States of America
Artist:	DuJareau, Godofres
Date:	1796
ID #:	M42.22.18

Title:	View of the New Market from the Corner of Shippen and Second Street
Artist:	Fumagalli, P.
Date:	ca.1787
ID #:	FAP 39

Title:	Independence Hall, Congress Hall
Artist:	Fumagalli, P.
Date:	ca.1787
ID #:	FAP 40

Title:	"Philadelphia Waterfront" (from the Delaware River)
Artist:	Garneray, Ambrose Louis; Engr. by Sigismond Himely
Date:	ca.1834
ID #:	FAP 28

Title:	Independence Hall, Philadelphia (Photomechanical print)
Artist:	Gutekunst, Frederick
Date:	n.d.
ID #:	M42.1.4

Title:	Smith and Windmill Islands, before the removal by the U. S. Government
Artist:	Gutekunst, Frederick
Date:	1894
ID #:	M42.1.10

Title:	Fairmount
Artist:	Hamilton, James
Date:	1840
ID #:	M42.22.2

Title:	The Pagoda and Labyrinth Garden, Near Fairmount Waterworks
Artist:	Haviland, John; Engr. by H. Bridgport
Date:	n.d.
ID #:	FAP 33

Title:	"Upper Ferry on Schuylkill" (from Massachusetts Magazine 4, 9.)
Artist:	Hoffman, J.
Date:	1792
ID #:	FAP 31

Title:	The Artillery Corps of Philadelphia Greys, (Company D), Coms. By Captain George Cadwalader, First Regiment of Artillery, 1st Brigade, 1st Division
Artist:	Hoffy, Alfred M.
Date:	1845
ID #:	M42.21.23

Title:	Wissahickon Falls
Artist:	Kelly, Thomas; Printed by D. Stevens
Date:	ca.1840s
ID #:	FAP 12

Title:	Fairmount Waterworks
Artist:	Kiehn, J.; Engr. by J. Bien
Date:	1867
ID #:	FAP 26

Title:	Bro övfer Schuylkill Stromma Nara Philadelphia
Artist:	Klinckenström, Axel Leonhard; Engr. by Carl Frederick of Akrell
Date:	1824
ID #:	FAP 29

Title:	Barn near Road
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	1841
ID #:	FAP 199

Title:	Bush Hill and the Cholera Hospital
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	n.d.
ID #:	FAP 73

Title:	Market Street Bridge (High Street Bridge) and City Gas Works
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	1848
ID #:	FAP 195

Title:	Merchants Exchange, Philadelphia
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	n.d.
ID #:	FAP 10

Title:	Philadelphia River Scene, Man Fishing from Wharf
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	1846
ID #:	FAP 197

Title:	Ridge Road and Thirty Fifth Str. Falls
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	1894
ID #:	FAP 196

Title:	Schuylkill River above Fairmount, Philadelphia in 1864
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	1864
ID #:	M42.22.12

Title:	State House
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	1848
ID #:	M42.21.34

Title:	Sweet Briar Mansion, Fairmount Park
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	n.d.
ID #:	FAP 198

Title:	Wissahickon Road and Rittenhouse Lane
Artist:	Köllner, Augustus
Date:	n.d.
ID #:	FAP 200

Artists A-C | Artists D-K | Artists L-Z | William and Thomas Birch