Sellers, David W. (David Wampole), 1833-1901
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence between David W. Sellers, Chairman of the Committee on Land Purchases and Damages, and the Fairmount Park Commission relative to the adjustment of a bond that was issued for undervalued land for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company; enclosed with resolutions, land valuation, and agreement, February 1898-March 1898
Item — Drawer: 8.3
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:
February 1898-March 1898
Letter from John B. Gest to David W. Sellers transferring proposed rules for the Smith Memorial Playground to the Fairmount Park Commission, 1899 April 14
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 April 14
Letter from the General Superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company to David Sellers relative to additional track from Fountain Green to Columbia Bridge, 1898 April 7
Item — Drawer: 8.3
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:
1898 April 7
Mr. Sellers on erection of a public boat house; submitting report and resolutions on the subject, 1880 September 11
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:
1880 September 11
Plan made for David W. Sellers, 28th Ward, 1890 October 6
Item — Drawer: F7b, Folder: 3.2
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:
1890 October 6