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Design for Girard College (originally known as Girard College for Orphans), Philadelphia: perspective view of the college buildings from the street

RIBA Ref No RIBA29545
Architect/DesignerWalter, Thomas Ustick (1804-1887)
Artist/PhotographerWalter, Thomas Ustick (1804-1887)
CountryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Subject Date1847
Image Date1838
ViewExterior
StyleClassical Revival
MediumDrawing
Library ReferenceSD93/7
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectSchools ; Porticos ; Columns ; Orphanages
NOTES: Girard College was founded in 1833 and opened in 1848 under provisions of the will of financier Stephen Girard. It was originally founded as a philanthropic boarding school to provide education to poor white orphan boys.
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