Benjamin Franklin Parkway: Plan for lighting improvements. Sharon Electric Co. enclosure form to Fairmount Park Commission; Striped Street drawing; “Marquette” luminaire on 16’-0” al. pole RS-8-D-10-P-175-240-SSA_-BR; “Marquette” luminaire on 12’-6” al. pole RS-18-D-10-P-175H-240-SSA15-BR; “Annapolis” fixture 8” square AS-_-G-MOD-175M-120-P; Lans-cube fixture to house infranor series 30 unit LC2525-GR-HLHL-_-A1; 18” sq. floodlight housing for infranor “Series 30” on sq. aluminum pole; 18” sq. “Marquette” luminaire on sq. alum. pole with “Series 30” floodlight; Mercury vapor step lite; “Marquette” luminaire and “Infranor Series 30” floodlight on 16’ alum. Pole. [10 sheets], bulk: 1975-1976, 1975-1978

Item — Drawer: F20, Folder: 1.1

Staff Only

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

Majority of material found within 1975-1976
1975-1978

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

10 Sheets

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Plans and drawings for lighting improvements on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Plans were created by R. Felt and Sharon Electric Co., Inc. in October of 1975, and contain subsequent notes and stamps of approval through 1976.