Byways And Boulevards in And About Historic Philadelphia
Byways And Boulevards in And About Historic Philadelphia
Francis Burke Brandt
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20. 1 The New Free Library. Facing Logan Square and dominating by its beauty this region of the Parkway, the new Main Building of the Free Library of Philadelphia has shelving capacity for more than 1, 500, 000 volumes. The library was established in 1891 and ground for the new build- ing was broken in 1917. Twenty-nine branch libraries extend the usefulness of the library to every quarter of the city. 20. 1 Curve around Logan Circle, once Logan Square, named for William Penn's confidential fri...end and secretary, who was one time governor of Pennsylvania. 20. 2 The Academy of Natural Sciences. Founded in 1812, the museum contains a remarkable collec- tion of birds, animals, insects, shells, fossils, minerals, and Indian relics. There is a notable gallery of portraits of American naturalists and scientists. 20. 3 Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. The corner-stone of this beautiful brownstone structure was laid in 1846, and the first religious service in it was held Easter Sunday, 1862. Its imposing dome and beautiful facade of Corinthian columns are striking features of the Parkway.
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