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Jane Campbell Scrapbook v.14

Jane Campbell Scrapbook v.14


The architectural firm of Geddes, Brecher, and Qualls built the Cooper Jewelry store in 1959.
Before the Franklin National Bank of Philadelphia was built on this site, the property was used as an art gallery, piano store as well as the National School of Elocution & Oratory. The #1416 address was also home to the Cooper Jewlry store which was built in 1959 by Geddes, Brecher, and Qualls. The Franklin National Bank of Philadelphia sat on a piece of property 54 feet by 230. The building valued at $1,300,000 was 18 stories tall and made of stone and iron. ((http://www.philadelphiabuildings.org, Assessed Values of Real Estate, Teitelman)

Now, a sports store stands:


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