The oldest photograph of Philadelphia

1839

The oldest photograph of Philadelphia is also the oldest surviving photograph in the United States. Taken in 1839 by Joseph Saxton, the daguerreotype is a 10-minute exposure of the Central High School at Walnut and Juniper.

Contributed by OldPik on January 7, 2024

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