Mount Pleasant Mansion. Historic American Building Survey (HABS): plate 1, plot plan; plate 2, attic plan and cellar plan; plate 3, second floor plan and first floor plan; plate 4, east elevation; plate 5, south elevation; plate 6, upper stair hall; plate 7, upper hall; plate 8, upper hall; plate 9, upper hall; plate 10, great chamber; plate 11, great chamber; plate 12, great chamber; plate 13, great chamber; plate 14, east bedroom; plate 15, west bedroom; plate16, lower stair hall; plate 17, lower stair hall; plate 18, stair details; plate 19, lower hall; plate 20, lower hall; plate 21, lower hall; plate 22, parlour; plate 23, parlour; 24, parlour; plate 25, dining room; plate 26, east doorway; plate 27, detail of west entrance; plate 28, detail of dormer window; plate 29, first floor windows; plate 30, detail of cellar windows; plate 31, details. [31 sheets], 1932
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
- 1932
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
31 Sheets
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 United States
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theresa.stuhlman@phila.gov