In April 2011, Temple University film student Craig Scheihing took a series of photographs of the Girard College campus and surrounding area. Modelled after photographs from the George D. McDowell Philadelphia Evening Bulletin and John W. Mosley photograph collections, these images are a testament to the living history of Philadelphia's civil rights campaigns.
Founder's Hall at Girard College - West Girard and South College Avenues
Founder's Hall at Girard College - West Girard and South College Avenues
Girard College wall along South College Avenue
Girard College wall along South College Avenue
Girard College - Front entrance
Girard College - Front entrance
Girard College - South College and West Girard Avenues
Girard College - South College and West Girard Avenues
Northwest Corner of West Girard and Corinthian Avenues
Northwest Corner of West Girard and Corinthian Avenues
View of Girard College wall along College Avenue
View of Girard College wall along College Avenue
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