Guide to Philadelphia: Its Public Buildings, Places of Amusement, Churches, Hotels, &c., Including the Many Cemeteries in the Vicinity, with a Map of the City and Numerous Illustrations; Also, a Guide to the Principal First-Class Stores in the Various Lines of Trade

Philadelphia: John Dainty, 1866. First Edition. 18mo, 163 pages, publisher's original-gilt lettered and blind-stamped black pebbled cloth covered boards. Illustrated throughout in black-and-white, including large fold-out map. Guide to Philadelphia: Its Public Buildings, Places of Amusement, Churches, Hotels, &c., published in Philadelphia by John Dainty in 1866, is a post–Civil War city guide intended for visitors and newcomers to one of America’s most important urban centers. The anonymously compiled volume provides descriptive accounts of Philadelphia’s major civic buildings, entertainment venues, churches, hotels, and the many prominent cemeteries in the surrounding area, offering a vivid snapshot of the city’s cultural and social landscape during a period of rapid growth. Illustrated throughout and accompanied by a folding map of the city, the guide combines practical travel information with visual interest. It also includes extensive listings and advertisements for leading local businesses and first-class stores, reflecting the commercial life of 19th-century Philadelphia and making the book both a useful handbook and a valuable historical record of the city in the 1860s. Some minor rubbing and wear, a few holes to the cloth, damage to spine, minor discoloration, else in very good condition. Item #196

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