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Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Plans showing improvements to the garden and pavilion of the cathedral and surrounding area. Wallace Roberts & Todd. [9 sheets], c. 2011 March

 Item — Drawer: F21b, Folder: 1.3

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

  • c. 2011 March

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

9 Sheets

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Physical Facet

9 bound sheets; correspondence from Mark Focht of Parks and Recreation to Monsignor of cathedral included

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository

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