Fairmount Park Cantonment: Plan, profile and details for proposed sewage force main (1); sewage pumping stations and changes in lavatory sewer connections (2); additions to electric distribution system for sewage pumping station (3); electrical distribution system and road lighting plot plan (1); walks and roadways plot plan (1); drainage, sewer, and water systems plot plan (1). [6 sheets], 1943 January 21 - 1943 July 3
Scope and Contents note
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
- 1943 January 21 - 1943 July 3
Creator
- Wenner & Chance (Architect, Organization)
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
6 Sheets : Blueprints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Blueprint drawings; bound
Creator
- Wenner & Chance (Architect, Organization)
- Albright & Friel Inc. (Engineer, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 United States
215-683-0211
theresa.stuhlman@phila.gov