PSFS Building
Part of collection: Philadelphia Saving Fund Society (PSFS) photographs (1993-302)
Dates
- From the Collection: Creation: 1816-1989
Scope and Contents
PSFS building subseries consists of images of the area before and during construction in 1931. The construction photographs show the demolition of buildings and excavation. The completed structure is extensively photographed and includes both interior and exterior views. There are a series of photographs taken by Richard T. Dooner in 1932, however, these exist mainly as negatives with prints of select images. The original negatives were badly degraded and received conservation treatment in 2009. Copy negatives were made at this time and the negatives were digitized. These digital copies are online in Hagely’s Digital Archives with some additional images from this subseries. There are oversize matted photographic prints which are signed by Richard T. Dooner. There is also an audio tape tour of the building with architect Norman Rice which was recorded in 1983.
Extent
From the Collection: 31 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
There are no viewing or listening stations for analog audio, video, or film in the reading room. To access this material, please place a digitization request for the item(s).
Negatives, slides, and film material is housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Boxes 42-46 and Film Cans 1-13). Please contact staff 48 hours in advance of research visit at askhagley@hagley.org
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Saving Fund Society (Organization)
- From the Collection: Dooner, Richard T. (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository