Whitaker, William, 1813-1878
Existence: 1813 - 1878
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1813 - 1878
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Whitaker family photographs
Collection
Accession: 1982-253
Abstract:
The Whitaker family of Philadelphia founded and operated William Whitaker & Sons, Inc., one of the oldest Philadelphia textile mills. The collection consists of photographs related to the family of William Whitaker. A number of the photographs feature buildings and bridges in and around Cedar Grove, Pennsylvania, now a part of Philadelphia. William Whitaker's mansion is featured in several of these images, with family gathered on the porch.
Dates:
1860-1913