Plan showing tract of land to be appropriated for use in control of water of Tacony Creek and for park purposes as an addition to Tacony Creek Park, in the vicinity of the intersection of Whitaker Avenue and Ruscomb Street. [fragile] [1 sheet], 1951 August 24
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains a variety of maps, plans and drawings relating to Tacony Creek 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 items relating to city and utility plans, and plans relating to Juniata Park and Juniata Golf Course. Items included in this collection are dated from 1903 to 1983, with the bulk of items dating from the 1950s to the 1970s. All items included are in English.
Dates
- 1951 August 24
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research.
Extent
1 Sheets
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Item is extremely fragile, and is torn along creaslines. A small portion is missing from the lower half of the map, as well. Handle with care. Item enclosed in protective folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 United States
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