Cresson, John C. (John Chapman), 1806-1876
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1806-03-16 - 1876-01-27
Occupations
Places
- Philadelphia (Pa.) (Place of Birth)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Chief Engineer John C. Cresson to Thomas Cuyler, the Chairman of Committee on Plans and Improvements, regarding boathouses for the College Barge Club and the Quaker City Barge Club, 1873 October 23
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 October 23
Letter from John C. Cresson, Chief Engineer, to Gustavus Remak, Chairman of the Committee on Superintendence and Police, on demolition of homes on Rittenhouse property, 1873 April 5
Item — Drawer: 6-3
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:
1873 April 5
Letter from John C. Cresson, Chief Engineer, to Theodore Cuyler, Chairman of the Committee on Plans and Improvements, relating to a piece of ground adjacent the west end of Columbia Bridge owned by the Reading Railroad Company , 1871 July
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:
1871 July
Letter from John C. Cresson to Thomas Dewitt Cuyler regarding water and gas lines for boat houses, 1873 July 2
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 2