Schuylkill River, c. 1868, by Thomas J Fenimore
New Jersey Beach, 1911, by Richard Blossom Farley
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Independence Seaport Museum Founded in 1960, Independence Seaport Museum maintains one of the largest maritime collections in North America, combining more than 25,000 artifacts with hands-on exhibits, large-scale models, and audiovisuals; it is home to the]. Welles Henderson Archives and Library. Located on the waterfront at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, the museum also runs a wooden boat shop and is the steward of two National Historic Landmark ships-USS Olympia and the WWII submarine Becima. (ISM, 211 South Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St., Philadelph ia, PA 19106; Ph. 215 413-8655; email: seaport@ phillyseaport.org; www.phi llyseaport.org)
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is America's firs t school of fine arts and is a recognized leader in fine arcs education. Nearly every major American artist has taught, studied, or exhibited at the PAFA since its inception. The institution's world-class collection of American art continues to grow; it provides the rare combination of both an outstanding museum and a distinguished faculty known for its commitment to students and for the stature and quality of its artistic work. PAFA is located at 118-128 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, just across town from the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing. (PAFA, Ph. 215-972-7600; www.pafa.org)
Ships and Sailboats on the D elaware River, c. 1874, by Thomas Eakins 30
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