Chestnut Street Collection

Second Bank Of The United States
Engraving by William Henry Bartlett shows pedestrians on the street outside the imposing facade of the Second Bank of the United States on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, 1820s

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession...1876. Creators: Unknown, Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: the Butchers Procession passing up Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....tradesmen and assistants

16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD. Creator: Chris Suspect
16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD

Conflagration of the Masonic Hall, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1819. The Masonic Hall burned to the ground on 9 March 1819. By Samuel Jones, and possibly John Lewis Krimmel

Philadelphia: The United States Mint, NW Corner Chestnut and Juniper Streets (b / w photo)
6012473 Philadelphia: The United States Mint, NW Corner Chestnut and Juniper Streets (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, looking West from Eighth Street (b / w photo)
6012454 Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, looking West from Eighth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chestnut Street)

Home for Indigent Widows and Single Women, Philadelphia (b / w photo)
5891954 Home for Indigent Widows and Single Women, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: From a scrapbook compiled by Castner)

The Recent Blizzard in America, Scenes in Philadelphia (b / w photo)
1598583 The Recent Blizzard in America, Scenes in Philadelphia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Blizzard in America)

Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper)
1767458 Parade of the Victuallers, 1821 (watercolour on paper) by Krimmel, Johann Ludwig (John Lewis) (1787-1821); 36.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Parade of the Victuallers)

Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, Looking West from Ninth Street (b / w photo)
6012461 Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, Looking West from Ninth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chestnut Street)

Philadelphia: Interior Church of St James the Greater, Chestnut and Thirty-eighth Streets (b / w photo)
6012482 Philadelphia: Interior Church of St James the Greater, Chestnut and Thirty-eighth Streets (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Chesnut Street, Philadelphia, 1840 (litho)
4075211 View of Chesnut Street, Philadelphia, 1840 (litho) by Bowen, John T. (1801-c.1856); 23x39 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection

First Chestnut Street Theatre, Northeast Corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, c
3576021 First Chestnut Street Theatre, Northeast Corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets, c.1820 (woodcut) by Castner, Samuel (1843-1929); 19x14.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Penns Residence in Second Street, below Chestnut Street (engraving)
966698 Penns Residence in Second Street, below Chestnut Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penns Residence in Second Street, below Chestnut Street)

Chestnut Street, west from 3rd Street, c. 1885 (b / w photo)
745879 Chestnut Street, west from 3rd Street, c.1885 (b/w photo) by Newell, Robert (1822-97); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Philadelphia: Post Office, Chestnut, Market and Ninth Streets (b / w photo)
6012471 Philadelphia: Post Office, Chestnut, Market and Ninth Streets (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office, Chestnut)

Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, looking East from Sixth Street (b / w photo)
6012458 Philadelphia: Chestnut Street, looking East from Sixth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chestnut Street)

Philadelphia: Drexel Institute, Corner Chestnut and Thirty-second Streets (b / w photo)
6012475 Philadelphia: Drexel Institute, Corner Chestnut and Thirty-second Streets (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drexel Institute)

Philadelphia: Weightman Building, Chestnut Street, near Fifteenth Street (b / w photo)
6012466 Philadelphia: Weightman Building, Chestnut Street, near Fifteenth Street (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weightman Building)

Betz Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (b / w photo)
981044 Betz Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betz Building, Philadelphia)

Chicago USA in the 1890a s
6117086 Chicago USA in the 1890As by American Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the 1890A s. Dearborn Avenue, north of Chestnut Street)

Philadelphia: Young Mens Christian Association, Southeast Corner Chestnut and Fifteenth Streets (b / w photo)
6012460 Philadelphia: Young Mens Christian Association, Southeast Corner Chestnut and Fifteenth Streets (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving)
1605387 St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Louis, Missouri, USA)

Worcester WR1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Worcester WR1 1

Wakefield WF9 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF9 2

Barnsley S72 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Barnsley S72 7

Sefton PR8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sefton PR8 6

Oldham OL9 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Oldham OL9 8

North Kesteven NG34 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Kesteven NG34 9

North Tyneside NE28 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Tyneside NE28 7

Leeds LS6 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS6 1

Swale ME9 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Swale ME9 8

Charnwood LE11 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Charnwood LE11 3

West Lindsey LN1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Lindsey LN1 3

Calderdale HX1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Calderdale HX1 3

Kirklees HD2 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Kirklees HD2 1

Edinburgh EH5 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Edinburgh EH5 1

Glasgow G22 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Glasgow G22 6

Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 5

St. Louis, c1870. Creator: John Filmer
St. Louis, 1874. Scenes in the city of St Louis, Missouri, USA: 5th Street near the Barracks, New Court House, Lafayette Park, Olive Street, On Chestnut Street, A nook in McDowells College

Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, c1897. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, USA, c1900. The street was originally named Wynne Street after Thomas Wynne who lived there. William Penn renamed it Chestnut Street in 1684

Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19th century. From The Colonial Portfolio. [The Werner Company, London]

Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, c1930s. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume V, the Fleetway House, London, c1930s

Chicago, Illinois, USA, in the 1890 s. Dearborn Avenue, north of Chestnut Street. From the book The United States of America - One Hundred Albertype Illustrations From Recent Negatives of the Most

Weda Cook Classical Costum Eakins Chestnut Street
Weda Cook in Classical Costum in Eakinss Chestnut Street Studio; Thomas Eakins (American, 1844 - 1916); about 1892; Platinum print; 7.2 x 2.5 cm (2 13, 16 x 1 in.)

Samuel Murray Thomas Eakins William O Donovan
Samuel Murray, Thomas Eakins and William O Donovan in Eakinss Chestnut Street Studio; Thomas Eakins (American, 1844 - 1916); 1891 - 1892; Platinum print; 8.9 x 9.2 cm (3 1, 2 x 3 5, 8 in.)

PHILADELPHIA, c1855. Storefronts on the corner of 2nd Street and Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frederick De Bourg Richards, c1855

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"Exploring the Rich History of Chestnut Street: From Banks to Blizzards" Chestnut Street, a historic thoroughfare in Philadelphia, has witnessed significant events and landmarks throughout its existence. One notable landmark was the Second Bank of the United States located at 16 Chestnut Street. This architectural marvel stood as a symbol of financial power during its time. In contrast to this grandeur, another event etched into Chestnut Street's history is the conflagration of the Masonic Hall in 1819. The devastating fire engulfed this iconic building, leaving behind haunting memories on this bustling street. Moving forward in time, we come across captivating black and white photographs that capture different eras along Chestnut Street. One such image showcases the United States Mint at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Juniper Streets—a hub for producing currency that shaped America's economy. Another photograph takes us back to an era when blizzards paralyzed cities. Scenes from "The Recent Blizzard in America" depict snow-covered streets along Chestnut Street, offering a glimpse into how Philadelphians braved these harsh winters. Not all images are somber; some showcase vibrant celebrations like the Parade of Victuallers in 1821. This watercolor painting captures merchants parading down Chestnut Street with pride and joy. As we delve deeper into history through photographs, we encounter snapshots showcasing everyday life on Chestnut Street—such as women finding solace at Home for Indigent Widows and Single Women or congregations gathering within St James the Greater Church at Thirty-eighth Streets' intersection. One lithograph transports us back to 1840—an aerial view capturing bustling activity along ChesNUT (pun intended) street with horse-drawn carriages traversing its length—a window into daily life during that period. Lastly, our journey concludes with a nod towards entertainment—the First ChesNUT (again. )Street Theatre.