Main entry:

Moss, Roger W., 1940-

Title & Author:

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

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

Philadelphia : Athenæum of Philadelphia, 1998.

Description:

xii, 158 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm

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

ISBN:

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

Subject:

Notman, John, 1810-1865.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia Buildings.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Philadelphia (Pa.) Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Public libraries Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Library architecture Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Architecture, Victorian Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Bibliothèques publiques Pennsylvanie Philadelphie.
Architecture des bibliothèques Pennsylvanie Philadelphie.
Architecture victorienne Pennsylvanie Philadelphie.
Architecture, Victorian
Buildings
Library architecture
Public libraries
Architektur
Geschichte
Geschichte 1814-1997.
Philadelphia (Pa.) Buildings, structures, etc.
Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Holdings:

Location: Library main 214333
Call No.: NA44.N913.25 A8 1998
Status: Available