Statue of Stephen Girard: City Hall Plaza, Philadelphia, May 20, 1897 (1897)

The book ""Statue Of Stephen Girard: City Hall Plaza, Philadelphia, May 20, 1897"" by George P. Rupp is a historical account of the unveiling of the statue of Stephen Girard in Philadelphia on May 20, 1897. Stephen Girard was a wealthy philanthropist and banker who played a significant role in the development of Philadelphia in the 19th century. The statue was commissioned by the city to honor Girard's contributions to the city and was created by sculptor J. Massey Rhind. The book provides a detailed description of the ceremony, including speeches by prominent figures, such as the mayor of Philadelphia and members of Girard's family. It also includes photographs of the statue and the ceremony. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia and the life of Stephen Girard.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.