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Philadelphia: 1983 Topo plans. 8 1/2 x 11 inch reproductions of topographical plans, including Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park (FDR), Franklin Square and Rittenhouse Square, 1983

 Item — Shelf: 10

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains technical reports, studies, and project documentation related to Fairmount Park system properties and Philadelphia recreation facilities. Materials include historic structure reports, cultural landscape inventories, archaeological investigations, preservation and conservation evaluations, building condition assessments, master plans, environmental site assessments, engineering reports, project manuals and specifications, feasibility studies, maintenance and operation manuals, design development reports, property appraisals, finishes analyses, and academic research. Most materials are unpublished technical documents created for use by Fairmount Park Commission and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation preservation and planning staff, though the collection also includes published master plans and academic theses. Materials are organized alphabetically by site or property name and date from 1954 to 2025.

Dates

  • 1983

Extent

From the Collection: 42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English