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Commentator, Demolition of the Tannery
- Neighborhood
- Northern Liberties
- Related Stories
- Liberty Lands Park, Painting Northern Liberties, 1978-2010 — From "3rd and Nowhere" to Hipster Mecca
- Street Address
- 913-961 N 3rd St
- Creator Name
- Jennifer Baker
- Date Created
- 1995
- Description
- Monoprint on rice paper. Artist's caption: "The Burk Brothers Tannery building complex was demolished by the city in 1995 over the objection of many people in the neighborhood." Image shows two men standing next to can fire, crane and demolition equipment in midground, and shuttered buildings in background.
- Contributing Institution
- Jennifer Baker
- Collection
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania: PhilaPlace (Jennifer Baker Collection)
- Source (Bibliographic)
- Courtesy of Jennifer Baker. Images may only be used with the permission of the artist.
- Tags
- African Americans, Demolition, Equipment, Tanneries
- Topics
- Landscape & Architecture, Work
- This Item Is Unavailable For Purchase
