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Central High School for Boys, Juniper Street at Center Square, c. 1854 (b / w photo)

Central High School for Boys, Juniper Street at Center Square, c. 1854 (b  /  w photo)


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Central High School for Boys, Juniper Street at Center Square, c. 1854 (b / w photo)

3512650 Central High School for Boys, Juniper Street at Center Square, c.1854 (b/w photo) by Edmunds, Franklin Davenport (1874-1948); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: " This is the building whose rooftop appears in Joseph Saxtons daguerreotype of 1839 (No. 1). Opened in 1838, this school stood at the southeast corner of Center Square. On the left are warehouses, and on the right the Pennsylvania State Arsenal. In the rear are buildings belonging to the Pennsylvania Railroad. John Wanamakers store now stands on this site. Center (now Penn) Square was still a green park when the photograph was made just before the school was taken down." -Old Philadelphia in early photographs, 1839-1914/edited by Robert F. Looney. New York: Dover Publications, c1976. p.157); © Free Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia

Media ID 25150618

© Free Library of Philadelphia Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia / Bridgeman Images

Demolished High School Institution Neoclassical Philadelphia Warehouses Wintry Center Square Highschool Neo Classical


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This print captures the historic Central High School for Boys, located at Juniper Street in Center Square, Philadelphia around 1854. The image was taken by Franklin Davenport Edmunds and is now part of the collection at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The photograph showcases the neoclassical facade of this iconic educational institution, which played a significant role in shaping young minds during its existence. Surrounding the school are warehouses on the left and Pennsylvania State Arsenal on the right, giving insight into the bustling commercial activity of that era. Intriguingly, this building's rooftop appeared in Joseph Saxton's famous daguerreotype from 1839. It is fascinating to witness how time has transformed this location. Once standing proudly amidst a green park known as Center Square, it eventually made way for progress with John Wanamaker's store now occupying its site. The wintry atmosphere captured in this photograph adds an enchanting touch to its historical significance. As we gaze upon this image, we can't help but appreciate both its architectural beauty and its representation of American education during that period. This print serves as a visual portal into early Philadelphia history – a testament to our past while reminding us of how far we have come as a society.

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