Fairmount Park Commission (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1867 - 2010
NACO Variants
Philadelphia. Commissioners of Fairmount Park
Philadelphia (Pa.). Commissioners of Fairmount Park
Philadelphia (Pa.). Fairmount Park Commission
NACO URI(s)
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50080118
Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Handbook of Parks, Squares, Buildings, etc. Under the Care of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park, 1964
Item — Shelf: 2
Letter to John B. Gest, Esq., regarding resolution, selection of site, building ownership, and caretaker selection (copy), 1899 May 25
Item — Drawer: 3-2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1899 May 25
Plan of property 4130-38 Ridge Avenue made from deed description, 1931 December 15
Item — Drawer: F2, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
This collection contains a variety of maps, plans and drawings relating to East and West Fairmount Park. Materials included in the collection are blueprints, bluelines, linens, mylars and paper. The collection contains diverse types of maps and plans, such as sewer plans, topographic plans, site plans, latitudinal and longitudinal plans, water main plans, street maps, and landscape plans. The collection is particularly strong in topographic plans, covering the entire region, and structural...
Dates:
1931 December 15
Regulations for the Government of Parks Under the Control of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park, 1951
Item — Shelf: 2
Regulations for the Government of Parks Under the Control of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park, 1964
Item — Shelf: 2
Regulations for the Government of Parks Under the Control of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park, 1984
Item — Shelf: 2
Regulations for the Government of Parks Under the Control of the Commissioners of Fairmount Park, 1984, 1992 July 6
Item — Shelf: 2
Dates:
1984; Modified: 1992 July 6
Report and resolution from Committee on Plans and Improvements regarding erection of a public boat house, 1881 February 12
Item — Drawer: 2-2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1881 February 12
Report of Committee on Plans and Improvements regarding the application of boat clubs for introduction of water and gas to their club houses, 1873 July 12
Item — Drawer: 2-2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1873 July 12
Report of the Committee on Land Purchases and Damages regarding the dower in the Chamounix property, 1878 May 11
Item — Drawer: 5-3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1878 May 11