This antique monochromatic postcard features a bustling view of South Broad Street looking north toward City Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph showcases the city's emerging early 20th-century skyline, including several prominent skyscrapers and the iconic City Hall tower topped with the statue of William Penn. The street scene captures horse-drawn carriages, early bicycles, and pedestrians, offering a detailed look at the urban transport and daily life of the era.
Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901–1907)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Country: United States
Topic: South Broad Street, Philadelphia City Hall, Urban Landscapes, Early Skyscraper Architecture, Horse-Drawn Carriages.
Condition: Unposted / Inscribed
Address Side: Undivided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: The Central News Company, Philadelphia (Series No. 073)
Printer: Printed in Germany
Print Type: Halftone / Phototypie
