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Philadelphia Zoological Gardens, Impala Fountain and Small Mammal House: details of impala fountain; plot plan and details of impala fountain; plot plan, attic and basement details of the small mammal house; first floor plan, door schedule, metal frames and elevations of cages for the small mammal house; elevations, sections, and details of the small mammal house; basement plan, details of rotunda and miscellaneous details & room finish schedule of the small mammal house; basement, first floor and roof framing plans of the small mammal house; mechanical plan of impala fountain. [8 sheets], 1962 October 22

 Item — Drawer: F15a, Folder: 4.3

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

  • 1962 October 22

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

8 Sheets

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository

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