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...

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...

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...

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Tracks decision-making regarding Fairmount Park properties including acquisitions, inventories, demolitions, eviction policies, sales, and preservation activities. These files demonstrate the policies and strategies employed by the Commission over time and provide partial inventories of park properties. Includes the Carson Collection inventory, capital trust fund properties, certificates of title, and residential rent increase documentation.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Tracks decision-making regarding Fairmount Park properties including acquisitions, inventories, demolitions, eviction policies, sales, and preservation activities. These files demonstrate the policies and strategies employed by the Commission over time and provide partial inventories of park properties. Includes the Carson Collection inventory, capital trust fund properties, certificates of title, and residential rent increase documentation.