View on the Wissahickon

Name/Title

View on the Wissahickon

Entry/Object ID

2001.002.00274

Description

Wissahickon - View on the Wissahickon, probably near Log Cabin site on the opposite side of the creek. Stereoscopic color image showing the picnic pavillion that once existed at that site. Inscription on the back: "Views in and about Philadelphia, 1859. The Wissahickon is a beautiful stream some six miles north of the City, and is celebrated for its romantic character. It is a great resort for parties on pic-nic excursions, and is one of the favorite drives for the sporters of "Fast Horses," there having been a fine road constructed on one side of the stream.

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Print Size: 3.25x6.75"