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Grand Fountain, 1945-1949, 2008-2009

 File — Drawer: 7.2

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding the proposed demolition of the Grand Fountain, including a 1945 Fairmount Park Art Association resolution recommending disposal due to poor condition and high repair costs, a 1945 letter to Joseph Carson recommending postponement in response to public protests, and 1949 correspondence regarding the fountain's removal.

Dates

  • 1945-1949
  • 2008-2009

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English