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Rebecca at the Well, 1897-1952, 2005-2008

 File — Drawer: 7.3

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from the Philadelphia Fountain Society regarding Rebecca Darby Smith's bequest and the design and location of the fountain (1897), correspondence regarding maintenance and repair responsibilities (1935), letters from the Philadelphia Fountain Society requesting the fountain be opened for the benefit of people and horses (1941, 1942), and correspondence regarding relocation of the fountain 35 feet west of its current location due to construction of the Schuylkill Expressway, including relocation specifications (1952). Also includes a conservation completion report by Kreilick Conservation LLC (2005).

Dates

  • 1897-1952
  • 2005-2008

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English