The New Public Buildings, on Penn Square, in the City of Philadelphia. Address of Hon. B. H. Brewster, at the Laying of the Corner Stone, July 4, ... Progress of the Work Up to January 1, 1880
by Anonymous
This document features Hon. B. H. Brewster's address at the July 4 cornerstone laying for Philadelphia's new public buildings on Penn Square. It chronicles the project's development up to January 1, 1880, preserving a key moment in the city's architectural history.
About This Book
The New Public Buildings on Penn Square in Philadelphia represent a significant civic project of the 19th century. The document begins with the address delivered by Hon. B. H. Brewster on July 4, marking the ceremonial laying of the cornerstone.
This event underscores the importance of public infrastructure in urban development during that era. The address likely highlights the architectural and communal significance of the buildings.
Following the ceremony, the text provides an update on the progress of the work, extending to January 1, 1880. It offers insights into the construction timeline and advancements made.
As an anonymous compilation, the material serves as a historical record of Philadelphia's growth and public endeavors in the late 1800s.
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