View East Along Chestnut Street

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View East Along Chestnut Street

View east along Chestnut Street, looking towards North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, early 1900s. Buildings visible include, from right, the Second Bank of the United States (also known as the Philadelphia Customs House, designed by architect William Strickland in 1824), the Western National Bank (originally the Philadelphia Bank, also Strickland, 1836, but partially dismantled in 1881 and renamed Western National), the R. D. Wood Company Building (Addison Hutton, 1890s). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Hulton Archive

Media ID 11801336

© 2004 Getty Images

America North Scene T904407

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 1900s, offering a glimpse into the bustling streets of Philadelphia. As we peer east along Chestnut Street, our eyes are drawn towards North Fourth Street, where a tapestry of historic buildings unfolds before us. On the right side of the frame stands the magnificent Second Bank of the United States, an architectural masterpiece designed by William Strickland in 1824. Its grandeur and neoclassical features command attention, symbolizing both financial prowess and national pride. Adjacent to it is the Western National Bank, formerly known as the Philadelphia Bank until its partial dismantling in 1881. Despite its altered state, remnants of its former glory can still be appreciated through intricate details that speak volumes about Philadelphia's rich banking history. Completing this architectural ensemble is the R. D. Wood Company Building on the left side. Designed by Addison Hutton in the late 1890s, this structure exudes elegance with its ornate facade and timeless charm. As we absorb this snapshot frozen in time, we find ourselves transported to an era when these buildings were at their zenith - witnesses to countless stories unfolding within their walls. Through this print from Fine Art Storehouse's collection curated by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we are reminded of how architecture intertwines with finance and culture to shape cities like Philadelphia into vibrant centers of progress and heritage.

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