Footage of the Fairmount Water Works
Scope and Contents
Video of the grounds of the Fairmount Water Works and Philadelphia Aquarium, renovations of the Fairmount dam, water flowing over the Fairmount dam, aquarium sea lions during feeding time, aquarium fish on display in the tanks, people walking on the grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, and exterior shots of Independence Hall.
Dates
- 1904-1989
- Majority of material found within 1911-1962
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet : One standard file box containing thirteen folders. A metal edge 12.25x5x10 box containing photographs is located within the standard file box. One VHS cassette is kept in the file standard file box.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
VHS cassette; the archive does not have the necessary equipment to play
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