F11b, 1974-2004
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
- 1974-2004
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
From the Collection: 98.0 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
General
Many drawings and plans in this sub-series include the name “Robin Hood Dell” in their titles. These materials document the facility now known as the Mann Music Center, which opened in 1976 and was renamed the Mann Music Center in 1979. At the time the plans were created (1974–1977), the venue was referred to as Robin Hood Dell West. References to “Robin Hood Dell” or “Robin Hood Dell East” properly apply to the venue now known as the Dell Music Center. The use of “Robin Hood Dell” in item titles reflects inconsistent or informal naming practices at the time and should not be interpreted as referring to the Dell Music Center.
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