463831 United States Hotel Chesnut [sic] Street, Philadelphia, printed by Peter S. Duval (c.1804-1886), c.1840 (litho) by Quintin, David S. (fl.1840); 31 x 44 cm; Library Company of Philadelphia, PA, USA; (add.info.: This hotel under the presant [sic] management has under gone many important alterations and has been entirely refurnished with rich and elegant furniture. The situation of the house is acknowledged by all to be the most favourable of any in the city for either the man of business of pleasure. The proprietor respectfully solicits the patronage of friends and the public. Thomas C. Rea / Advertisement looking east down Chestnut Street showing the large, prominent hotel opened in 1826 following the conversion by John Rea of several properties at 419-423 Chestnut Street. Gentlemen convene near the entranceway and portico of the hotel in front of which a carriage is parked. On the north side of the street, east of the hotel, several individuals, including couples and families, promenade and converse on the several blocks of businesses visible to the riverfront. Opposite the hotel, on the south side of the street, a couple promenades and boys play marbles in front of the former Second Bank ... ); 穢 Library Company of Philadelphia ; Library Company of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright.