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Restoration of the north and south Cliffside paths and pavilions at the Fairmount Park Water Works, bid package no. 4: cover sheet; overall site and key plan. CIVIL: existing conditions - site plan; site demolition - south cliff path; site demolition - north and central cliff path; site improvement plan - south cliff path; site improvement plan - north and central cliff path; details (C301); details (C302). LANDSCAPE: Overall planting schedule and landscape graphic key; planting schedule by area; landscape plan - south cliff path; landscape plan - north and central cliff path; planting details; paving details; wall and stair details; wall details. ARCHITECTURAL: master key note list; architectural plan - south cliff path; architectural plan - central cliff path; architectural plan - partial north cliff path, capstone and railing schedules; interpretive overlook plans and details; interpretive overlook details; mercury pavilion plans and details; railing details - ornamental railings; boardwalk details; railing, balustrade and retaining wall details; photo elevations. ELECTRICAL: electrical legend, notes and lighting schedule; site electrical power and lighting plan - south cliff path; site electrical power and lighting plan - north and central cliff paths; electrical details; lighting protection details. [70 sheets; 35 unique sheets], 2006 June 1 - 2007 May 15

 Item — Drawer: F18a, Folder: 4

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

  • 2006 June 1 - 2007 May 15

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

70 Sheets

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository

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