Merchant's Exchange (Wild & Chevalier, 1838) Local ID #: AI Oversize 1838 Wild Wild, J. C. Panorama and Views of Philadelphia and its Vicinity.... (Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 1838). , p. Plate 3 > View more images [21 total]

Overview

• Building Type: office building

Location

141-145 S 3RD ST Browse this block
225-235 WALNUT ST Browse this block
230-242 DOCK ST Browse this block
Philadelphia, PA

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Historic Registrations and Surveys

• HABS (Historic American Building Survey): PA-1028
• National Register: 01001047 (8/7/2001)
• National Historic Landmark
• Philadelphia Register of Historic Places -- 4/30/1957

Comments

According to research conducted by Munkittrick Associates, Cobalt, CT: William Strickland recommended Monachesi to the building committee, which subsequently paid the painter $750 for his work, which included images of Commerce, Wealth, Liberty, and others.

Links to Other Databases

• Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS): PA-1028
• Pennsylvania CR/GIS (view National Register nomination forms)
• PHMC Cultural Resources Database
• PhillyHistory.org - find historic photos near this building

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• National Historic Landmark Nomination Form

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