Philadelphia Victorian : the building of the Athenæum / Roger W. Moss

Author: Moss, Roger W., 1940-
Published: Philadelphia : Athenæum of Philadelphia, 1998.
Edition: 1st ed.
Physical Description: xii, 158 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm

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1814-1836: the pride and ornament of Philadelphia -- 1834-1836: uniting all the libraries of Philadelphia -- 1839-1840: a chaste and classical edifice -- 1843-1845: a source of pleasure to all who love Philadelphia -- 1845: an excellent specimen of the Italian style of architecture -- 1845-1847: highly creditable to all concerned -- 1847: the handsomest edifice in the city -- 1847-1955: not surpassed in attractions -- 1955-1997: to encourage outstanding scholarship.

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ISBN

0916530159 (case bound)
9780916530150 (case bound)
0916530167 (pbk.)
9780916530167 (pbk.)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-154) and index.

Source of Acquisition

Purchased with funds from the Tiley Family Memorial Libraries Endowment in memory of Raymond A. and Betty Jane Lindenmuth Tiley; 2013.

Endowment Note

Tiley Family Memorial Libraries Endowment in memory of Raymond A. and Betty Jane Lindenmuth Tiley

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