Vogdes, R.T. (Russell Thayer), 1890-1954

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Biography from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives

VOGDES, Russell Thayer, a Representative from Philadelphia County; born, November 23, 1890 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; attended, Staunton Military Academy; graduated, engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1914; civil engineer; engineer, Cramp’s Shipyard (1914-1920); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1915 and 1917 terms; not a candidate for reelection to the House for the 1919 term; assistant (1920-1941), director and chief engineer (1941-1953), Fairmount Park Commission, Philadelphia; died, December 2, 1954 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; interred, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

Map of Wissahickon Valley showing park line, bridle paths, springs, and parking areas [1 sheet], 1944 February 14

Item — Drawer: Wissahickon General, Folder: 3

Dates: 1944 February 14

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / Wissahickon General and Oversized Drawings / Folders 3, 4, & 5: Wissahickon General / Folder 3: Wissahickon General

Map showing Henry H. Houston estate and surrounding property. [1 sheet], 1952 March 14

Item — Drawer: W5 & W6, Folder: 2

Dates: 1952 March 14

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / W5 and W6 / Folder 2: W5 Linens and Paper

Map showing Woodward Property in relation to Wissahickon Valley Park. [1 sheet], 1951 December 17

Item — Drawer: W9 & W10, Folder: 4

Dates: 1951 December 17

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / W9 and W10 / Folder 4: W10 Linens and Paper

Plan of Henry H. Houston estate. [1 sheet], 1953 April 10

Item — Drawer: W3 & W4, Folder: 2

Dates: 1953 April 10

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / W3 and W4 / Folder 2: W3 Linens and Paper

Plan of proposed relocation of Lincoln Drive. [1 sheet], 1951 February 15

Item — Drawer: W18 and W19, Folder: 5

Dates: 1951 February 15

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / W18 and W19 / Folder 5: W19 Linens and paper

Plan of the Wissahickon Valley. [2 sheets; 1 unique sheet], 1943 September 28

Item — Drawer: W23 & W24, Folder: 1

Dates: 1943 September 28

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / W23 and W24 / Folder 1: W23 General

Plan of Wissahickon Valley - showing area between Schuylkill River and Montgomery County [1 sheet], 1943 September 28, 1960 May 11

Item — Drawer: Wissahickon General, Folder: 3

Dates: 1943 September 28; Modified: 1960 May 11

Plan of Wissahickon Valley showing area between Schuylkill River and Montgomery County (8 1/2 x 11) [1 sheet], 1943 September 28

Item — Drawer: W1, Folder: 1

Dates: 1943 September 28

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / W1 / Folder 1: Blueprints and Bluelines

Plan showing Henry H. Houston property [2 sheets; 1 unique sheet], 1952 August 26

Item — Drawer: W1, Folder: 2

Dates: 1952 August 26

Found in: Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive / FP.2011.006, Wissahickon Valley Park Maps, Plans and Drawings / W1 / Folder 2: Originals on Linen and Paper

Plan showing proposed exchange of ground of city of Philadelphia (Lot A) and J. Somers Smith (Lot B). [1 sheet], 1948 January 14