Cover page features decorative design.

Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Philadelphia, with accompanying text.

Includes images of churches, scenes on the Delaware River, recreation, commercial buildings, bridges, street views, wharves, boats, parks, Independence Hall, public buildings, and several academies. Also includes images of clubhouses, hospitals, college buildings, prison, libraries, residences, industrial buildings, zoo, rivers, landscapes, and beach scenes.

Includes extensive advertising of commercial businesses (i-viii; and 1-24 p.). Also includes fold-out map of Philadelphia, copyright 1887 by E. W. Smith & Co. (18 x 23 cm).

Avery Classics copy: Page 1 has handwritten inscription "[Carmine Huckle of Philadelphia]."