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The Philadelphia scene, 1827, 1953 Philadelphia Flower Show.
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| Title | The Philadelphia scene, 1827, 1953 Philadelphia Flower Show. |
| Creator | Schick, Jules (photographer)
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| Contributors | Peck, Frederick W. G., 1909-1998 (landscape architect)
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| Description | The center aisle of the 1953 show is designed by landscape architect Frederick W. G. Peck in cooperation with a committee of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The design commemorates PHS's 125th anniversary, with the theme "Philadelphia Scene" to depict Philadelphia in 1827, the year of PHS's founding. This gold medal-winning exhibit featuring Arch Street in 1827 was executed by Charles Evans for PHS. Stamped on verso: Jules Schick Photography Architects Bldg., 17th & Sansom Sts., Philadelphia 3 Pa. |
| Subject | Flower shows
History
Streets
Arch Steet, Philadelphia
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| Exhibitor | Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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| Venue | Commercial Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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| Location Depicted | Philadelphia, Pa.
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| Time Period | 1950s (1950-1959)
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| Date Original | 1953 |
| Object Type | Photographic prints
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| Source | Philadelphia Flower Show 1953 album. |
| Digital Publisher | Pennsylvania Horticultural Society McLean Library |
| Type | Still Image
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| Format | image/jpeg |
| Ordering Information | To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices email mcleanlibrary@pennhort.org; please cite the Image Number when ordering. |
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