Historic District

The most historic area in the country, it contains Old City, Society Hill, Washington Square, and Indpendence National Park.

Athenaeum of Philadelphia in Spring, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Athenæum of Philadelphia in Spring

Located on Washington Square and designed by John Notman in the Italianate style, the Athenæum of Philadelphia is one of the City’s most revered institutions.  It focuses on the history of American architecture and building technology, housing thousands of architectural drawings, photographs, and manuscripts.

Betsy Ross House Winter, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Betsy Ross House, Winter

The story of Betsy Ross sewing our first national flag begins here in Philadelphia's historic district.

Christ Church Philadelphia, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Christ Church, Philadelphia

The birthplace of America's Episcopal Church is located in Philadelphia's historic district.

Fall Independence Park, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Fall, Independence Park

The birthplace of our nation and the second most recognizable building in the United States.

Head House after the Storm, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Holiday sets, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Head House after the Storm

This market is the oldest of such structures in America. The surrounding area is a popular Philadelphia dining and shopping district.

Independence Hall in Spring, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Independence Hall in Spring

The birthplace of our nation and the second most recognizable building in the United States.

Independence Hall in Summer, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Independence Hall in Summer

The birthplace of our nation and the second most recognizable building in the United States.

Independence Hall Visitors, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Independence Hall Visitors

The birthplace of our nation and the second most recognizable building in the United States.

Independence Hall April, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Independence Hall, April

The birthplace of our nation and the second most recognizable building in the United States.

Independence Hall Chilly Wait, Original oil paintings, Stretched canvas, Paper, Note cards, Historic District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cityscape, painter, John Schmiechen, Schmiechen, historic, oil painting, painting, American impressionist, impressionist

Independence Hall, Chilly Wait

The birthplace of our nation and the second most recognizable building in the United States.


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