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
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
- 1962 October 22
Creator
- Hatfield, Martin and White (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
8 Sheets
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- Hatfield, Martin and White (Architect, Organization)
- Mitchell, Henry Weber (1915-1980) (Sculptor, Person)
- D'Ambly, Augustus Ernest (1895-1978) (Engineer, Person)
- Rothbaum & Davis (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