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Plan for the use of the Board of View in the matter of appropriating property for an addition to the Parkway, 15th Ward. [1 sheet], 1928 February 21

 Item — Drawer: F19, Folder: 1.1

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

This collection contains a variety of maps, plans and drawings relating to East and West Fairmount 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 topographic plans, covering the entire region, and structural plans of the park's various components. Items included in this collection are dated from 1684 to 2015, and range from original survey plans of the park to modern restoration projects. All items included are in English.

Dates

  • 1928 February 21

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research. Due to the fragility and historical value of certain documents, certain items may require staff supervision. All decisions will be at the discretion of the staff archivist.

Extent

1 Sheets : blueprint ; 20" x 22"

Language of Materials

English

Physical Description

Item is in good condition with slight edge tearing. Encapsulated in mylar.

General

Bounded by Callowhill Street, 24th Street, Vine Street, and the Schuylkill River.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository

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