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Sedgley Porter's House: cover sheet; ground level/ground level demolition plan (A1; 2 copies); basement level, basement level demolition plan, finish schedule, bulkhead, basement stair detaiL (A2; 2 copies); east elevation, door details, finial detail (A3); west elevation, interior door details (A4); north and south elevations, basement window, louver details (A5); section looking north, interior basement elevations (A6); section looking east, skylight, knee brace detail (A7); section looking west, spiral stair details (A8); interior elevations (A9); window and door schedules and details (A10); floor joist framing diagram and floor joist pier details (S1); ceiling joist framing diagram, roof rafter and cornice assembly detail (S2); roof rafter framing diagram, roof plan (A3); ground floor and basement electrical plans, reflected ceiling plan (E1); partial porch plan, porch baluster and rail section elevation, porch post plan detail, hand rail detail, railing and arch moldings, and baluster profile (E2); ground level and basement level HVAC plans (E3). [19 sheets; 17 unique sheets] , 1995 August 23

 Item — Drawer: F15a, Folder: 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

  • 1995 August 23

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

19 Sheets

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Facet

17 bound sheets

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository

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