Lecture, 1965 October.

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Lecture, 1965 October.

This lecture presented by a Philadelphia writer provides a brief history of Rittenhouse Square, with specific references to the prominent Philadelphia scientist-politician, David Rittenhouse, and to local brickmaker, James H. Harper.

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Harper, James Henry, 1928-

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O'Hara, Constance Marie

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Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796

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David Rittenhouse was a maker of clocks and astronomical instruments in Norriton (Norristown) and Philadelphia, Penn. From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1770-1780. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311544 From the description of Tall case brass dial clock, ca. 1765-1775. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311425 From the description of Brass dial wall clock, ca. 1774. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 668311652 ...