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Swann Memorial Fountain, 1985-1993

 File — Drawer: 7.1

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Sculpture and Fountain Collection contains materials documenting the sculptures and fountains throughout Philadelphia that the Department of Parks and Recreation maintains. Both photographic materials and records, such as restoration plans, are contained within the collection.

Dates

  • 1985-1993

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Related Archival Materials note

Two images (6 copies total) entitled "Swann Fountain" and "The Swann Fountain in Logan Square" can be found in the "Fairmount Park 1992 Calendar" located in the green shelving unit, drawer no. 2.

Related Archival Materials note

One image entitled "Detail of Swann Fountain in Logan Square, with City Hall in background" can be found in the "Fairmount Park, Friends of Philadelphia Parks 1993 Calendar" located in the green shelving unit, drawer no. 2.

Related Archival Materials note

One image depicting children playing in the fountain can be found in the file for "1988 Twelve Month Illustrated Calendar of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania" located in the green shelving unit, drawer no. 2. This is a separate print not chosen for the calendar.

Repository Details

Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository

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