The Waterworks were the premier tourist attraction in Philadelphia for years after their completion in 1821, symbolizing both the ingenuity and scenic beauty of America. This painting, which is now on view, is from the same vantage point that visitors today can enjoy by looking out the museum's windows.
“View of the Waterworks, on the Schuylkill Seen from the Top of Fairmount, Philadelphia,” 1826, by Thomas Doughty













