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Welcome to the Library Company of Philadelphia's Tumblr page! Founded by Ben Franklin in 1731, we are an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. This page highlights materials from LCP's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art.
Hark, the haberdasher! A herald of hats for any head to hold. #flickrfriday #lcpprints #philadelphiaonstone
The state penitentiary, for the eastern district of Pennsylvania, c1855. by Library Company of Philadelphia
It is October, and with that comes thoughts of harrowing hauntings. Eastern State Penitentiary is widely known for its creepy corridors, and also its beautiful decay. It is hard to believe this prison used to be on the outskirts of town. It has since been surrounded by the city. #onlythepenitentmanwillpass #flickrfriday
![Fit as a fiddle in the 1830s was also a spectator sport, not too unlike today. #tumblersontumblr
Roper’s Gymnasium. 274 Market Street, Philadelphia, [ca. 1831] by Library Company of Philadelphia](https://64.media.tumblr.com/64652053eb62a144f8360d13852b00b3/tumblr_nuiudwbAd31u23qdao1_250.jpg)
Fit as a fiddle in the 1830s was also a spectator sport, not too unlike today. #tumblersontumblr
Roper’s Gymnasium. 274 Market Street, Philadelphia, [ca. 1831] by Library Company of Philadelphia