Cresson, Elliott, 1796-1854
Person
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Cresson, Eliott. Painting by John Sartrain
File — Drawer: 7.1
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
This collection contains a wide range of items in terms of both content and format. The strongest series contains lithographs, etchings and engravings of various Fairmount Park locations and features- particularly views of and from Historic Houses, park features and the Fairmount Water Works. The bulk of this collection is from the mid to late 19th Century. Eight original carborundum and charcoal prints created by prominent local artists for the Works Progress Administration's...
Dates:
1918-2022
Opinion of Samuel C. Perkins, Park Solicitor, in relation to the will of Elliott Cresson in relation to planting trees in old city limits, 1883 April 14
Item — Drawer: 8.3
Dates:
1883 April 14
Resolution authorizing park to use Elliott Cresson fund for the planting of trees, 1889
Item — Drawer: 8.3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes 2023's Philly Tree Plan: Growing Our Urban Forest
Dates:
1889
Resolution regarding transferring Hunting Park and Elliott Cresson bequests to Park Commission, 1871
Item — Shelf: 33, Box: 34
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
This collection contains various materials that document the history of the Fairmount Park, and subsequently the history of the activities of the Fairmount Park Commission. The collection also includes a good deal of contextual information, such as information on the early history of Philadelphia and its surrounding area. This collection demonstrates at once the autonomy of the Fairmount Park Commission and its integral role in the evolution of Philadelphia’s urban landscape. The...
Dates:
1871
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- Elliott Cresson Fund 3
- Hunting Park 2
- Trees 2
- Resolutions (administrative records) 1
- Trees in cities 1