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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 documents the public sculptures and fountains of the Fairmount Park System in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Series 1 contains photographs and visual materials depicting individual sculptures and fountains, ranging from nineteenth century works to contemporary installations. Series 2 contains administrative and historical records for individual sculptures and fountains, including correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, architectural drawings, clippings, conservation proposals, and dedication programs. The materials in Series 2 document the acquisition, siting, installation, relocation, conservation, and ongoing stewardship of individual works, and in some cases preserve significant documentation of proposed sculptures that were never realized. Series 3 contains administrative and reference files related to the sculpture and fountain collection as a whole, including conservation records, exhibition materials, interpretive and tour materials, and inventories.

Dates

  • 1985-1993

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Extent

28 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 3.5 x 5 inches

13 Photographic Prints : color ; 3.5 x 5 inches

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

Contact:
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