The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 25, June 24, 2007, Article 17

SECOND U.S. MINT PAINTING MAY NOT BE ARCHITECT STRICKLAND'S WORK

Karl Moulton writes: "I can make a minor correction to the Freeman's
lot description about the second U.S. Mint.  It was demolished in 1902,
not 1907.  The watercolor painting they sold is indeed an early image,
as there were no trees planted in the front corners, however, it needs
to be noted that it can't be positively attributed to William Strickland,
the designer of the building, especially with the horses and wagon being
so far out of proportion when compared with the ladies standing several
feet away on the other side of the street.

 FREEMAN'S SELLS PAINTING OF SECOND PHILADELPHIA MINT
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