Schuylkill Collection

Soldier from the First City Troop, Philadelphia, in uniform and helmet with a plume, standing on a bluff over looking a river, perhaps the Schuylkill or the Delaware. Date 1839

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA skyline on the river

Philadelphia, Pennslvania, USA at the water works at dawn

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA downtown skyline at dusk on the Schuylkill River

Fountain Park, Falls of Schuylkill, Philadelphia, c. 1845 (litho)
620158 Fountain Park, Falls of Schuylkill, Philadelphia, c.1845 (litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright

View Near the Schuylkill Falls, Pennsylvania, plate five of the first number of
2972802 View Near the Schuylkill Falls, Pennsylvania, plate five of the first number of Picturesque Views of American Scenery

Bridge over the Schuylkill near Philadelphia, from an Atlas of the United States
497567 Bridge over the Schuylkill near Philadelphia, from an Atlas of the United States, 1824 (aquatint) by KlinckowstrAom, Axel Leonhard (1775-1837); 56x44 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Fort St Davis and the Schuylkill Rapids, c. 1912 (litho)
620159 Fort St Davis and the Schuylkill Rapids, c.1912 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: After the original albumen photograph by Charles K)

A View of Fairmont Waterworks, Philadelphia, (oil on canvas)
650867 A View of Fairmont Waterworks, Philadelphia, (oil on canvas) by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); 101.6x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of Fairmont Waterworks, Philadelphia)

William Rush Carving His Allegorical Figure of the Schuylkill River, 1876 (oil
3248001 William Rush Carving His Allegorical Figure of the Schuylkill River, 1876 (oil on canvas mounted on composition board) by Eakins

Ice-skating on the Schuylkill River, 1800s
Skating party on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fairmount Waterworks, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, America In The 19Th Century. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

The Girard Point Bridge Crossing The Schuylkill River In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, In The 1880 s. From A 19Th Century Illustration

VIEW ON THE SCHUYLKILL, US, USA, 1870s engraving

ROWING, c1900. A rowing team on the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania. Postcard, c1900

WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. A view of the pontoon bridge at Grays Ferry near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, looking west across the Schuylkill River

Philadelphia Tour
1859: A street car in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, advertising tours of the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel Hill, Schuylkill and Wissahickon Falls, Girard College and Manayunk

VIEW ON THE SCHUYLKILL, US, USA, 1870s engraving

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Burning of the Lebanon Valley Bridge, on the Schuylkill River near Reading, Pennsylvania, by rioters on the night of 22 July 1877, during the Great Railroad Strike

SCHUYLKILL FALLS, 1793. A View of the Falls of Schuylkill, 5 Miles from Philadelphia. Line engraving by Cornelius Tiebout, 1793

SCHUYLKILL RIVER, c1830. Scene on the Schuylkill River, Pennsylvania. Steel engraving, c1830

BICYCLES ON ICE, 1881. A race between cyclists and skaters on a frozen stretch of the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1881. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

PHILADELPHIA: WATER WORKS. The Fair Mount Water Works at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which used a steam engine to supply the city with water: line engraving, c1812

Philadelphia. From fair mount looking down the river Schuylkill. 1836

Philadelphia. From the ship house in the Navy Yard looking up the River Schuylkill. 1836

Schuylkill Bridge, High Street, Philadelphia. Print shows view of the Schuylkill Bridge with an inset showing the bridge covered. Date 1805

The Schuylkill from Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Date c1900

VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA. Birds eye view of Philadelphia. The Delaware River is at the top and the Schuylkill Riveris near the bottom. Lithograph published, 1875, by Currier & Ives

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"Discover the Rich History and Beauty River: From Soldiers to Skaters" Step back in time with a soldier from the First City Troop, Philadelphia, proudly donning his uniform. This glimpse into history takes us to Fountain Park, Falls of Schuylkill, Philadelphia circa 1845, captured beautifully in litho form. Plate five of the first number presents a breathtaking view near the Schuylkill Falls in Pennsylvania. As we journey further along this majestic river, we encounter a bridge over the Schuylkill near Philadelphia from an Atlas of the United States. Fast forward to 1912 and witness Fort St Davis amidst the captivating Schuylkill Rapids through a litho masterpiece. The allure continues with "A View of Fairmont Waterworks, " an oil on canvas painting that showcases its grandeur against the backdrop of Philadelphia. The artistic legacy continues as William Rush carves his allegorical figure representing the mighty Schuylkill River in 1876. Immerse yourself in history as you envision ice-skating on this very river during the 1800s – a cherished pastime for many. Fairmount Waterworks stands tall along the banks River – an iconic symbol of America's progress during the 19th century. Its significance is further emphasized by Charles Tomlinson's Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures. Transport yourself to late-1880s Philadelphia with The Girard Point Bridge gracefully crossing over our beloved river – immortalized by numerous illustrations throughout history. Marvel at both Fairmont Water Works and Schuylkill Locks standing as testaments to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Finally, let us not forget this enchanting view on the Schuylkill captured through an engraving dating back to US' early years in 1870s - reminding us how nature intertwines seamlessly with human civilization along this iconic river.