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Statue of Diana at Fairmount Water Works

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View showing the statue commissioned by the Water Commission and installed circa 1830-1831 at the foot of the inclined walkway to Reservoir Hill at the Fairmount Water Works on the Schuylkill River. Also shows two men, including an African American man, seated on the ground behind the statue.; Title supplied by cataloguer.; Trimmed blue mount with square corners.; Manuscript note on accompanying label: Philadelphia Water Works. Statue of Diana at Fairmount. With respects of Henry P.M. Birkinbine Chief Engineer.

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The Library Company of Philadelphia

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PA Digital

Keywords

  1. African American Men
  2. African Americans
  3. Albumen Prints
  4. Diana (Roman Deity)
  5. Fairmount Water Works (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  6. Pennsylvania
  7. Philadelphia
  8. Sculpture
  9. Statues
  10. Stereographs
  11. Waterworks

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