Collection:
Historical Images of Philadelphia
Item No:
pdcl00187
Image Title:
Fairmount Water Works, Forebay and Pleasure steamer
Image Caption:
Forebay, Fairmount
Creation Year:
ca. 1870
Media Type:
Albumen Prints
Bibliography:
- Reprinted in: Old Philadelphia in early photographs, 1839-1914/edited by Robert F. Looney. New York: Dover Publications, c1976.
Notes:
- "The Fairmount Water Works, with its formal gardens and promenades, was a focal point for pleasure seekers almost from the time these buildings were completed in 1822. Adjacent to the gardens and promenades was the landing stage of a river steamer which took passengers on short cruises up the Schuylkill River and back."--OPEP, p. 193.
- Water Works structure with walkways; men working; people walking. In background, paddle wheel steamer with people aboard: "Gene Hooker" on the wheel. Boat houses and trees in background along the river.
Source:
Print and Picture Collection
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