Stereoscopic views of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia Title Stereoscopic views of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia [graphic]. Published by 1865?-1880? Author Cremer, James, 1821-1893 Details Additional authors McAllister, W. Y. (William Y.) Schrieber & Sons. Zoological Gardens, Philadelphia. 1, 7, 14, 19. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views. Description 29 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, some col.; 89 x 178 mm. or smaller. Summary Views of Fairmount Park: general views; bridges: Girard Avenue, the wire bridge, a covered bridge, possibly on the Wissahickon; homes with field on hill behind them train at right from across the river; Sweet Briar Mansion; views of the waterworks, including Fairmount falls and the reservoir; boats and boathouses; Sedgeley's guard house; man gardening in front of the Pavilion; gazebos; sculpture: Lincoln Monument; carousel; paths, fountains, including Iron Springs; views of the Zoo: entrance, American Elk, Zebra, the spring and Deer Paddock, Monkey House; railroad tracks. Subject Animals Boathouses > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Bridges > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Covered bridges > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Dwellings > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Fountains > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Merry-go-rounds > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Parks > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Railroads > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Sculpture > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Waterworks > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Zoos > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Fairmount Park (Philadelphia, Pa.) Schuylkill River (Pa.) Wissahickon Creek (Pa.) Genre/Form Albumen photoprints. Photoprints. Stereographs. Call number MFY Dennis Coll 91-F376 Note Many of the views are hand numbered and captioned. Includes the series' "Scenery in Fairmount Park," and "Zoological Gardens, Philadelphia." Negatives of zoo views by Schreiber & Sons, copyright, 1875. Includes 7 hand-colored views. One view has view of "Washington's headquarters" (Valley Forge?) mounted on verso. One view stamped "William Y. McAllister, Optician, Philadelphia." "Scenery of Fairmount Park" series is numbered: 18, 19, 24, 25, 33, 34, 42, 80, 100, 132, 142, 145, 150, 158, 162, 170, 171, 173, 176, 186, 189, 192, 195, 216, 217, 222, 226, 233, 234, 237, 242, 246, 252, 256, 257, 528, 690. Access (note) Restricted access; Cite as (note) Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views. Author Cremer, James, 1821-1893, photographer. Title Stereoscopic views of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia [graphic]. Imprint 1865?-1880? Restricted access Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated. Cite as: Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views. Connect to: NYPL Digital Collections Local subject Hand-colored photoprints. Added author McAllister, W. Y. (William Y.) Distributor Schrieber & Sons. Zoological Gardens, Philadelphia. 1, 7, 14, 19. Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views. Research call number MFY Dennis Coll 91-F376 View in legacy catalogNavigation arrow Help and Feedback