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The Bourse, Philadelphia (Ref 578) © Matt Johnston The concept of the Bourse – meaning a place of exchange – was brought to Philadelphia in 1890 by George E. Bartol, a prosperous Philadelphia grain and commodities exporter. While in Europe, Bartol visited the great Bourse in Hamburg, Germany. Upon his return to the United States, Bartol called together the most influential businessmen and merchants in the city, asking them to pool their resources to construct the city’s own business centre – a Philadelphia Bourse. Matt's USA and Canada Gallery Matt's Galleries Picture Index All rights reserved. |
