Logan Square, 1925, 1945, 1951-1952, 1967, 1971, 1988, c. 2000
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains photographs of the Fairmount Park system and Philadelphia recreation facilities created between 1855 and 2012, primarily photographic prints with some slides, negatives, contact sheets, and transparencies. The collection consists largely of 8 x 10 inch prints documenting park features such as historic houses, guard boxes, landscapes, construction, and demolition, as well as recreation centers, playgrounds, pools, and recreational programming, though sizes and subjects vary throughout. Materials include official photographs from both the Fairmount Park Commission and the Department of Recreation, along with related materials accessioned for their informational value. The breadth of subject matter supports research in Philadelphia's recreational, architectural, landscape, and social history.
Dates
- 1925
- 1945
- 1951-1952
- 1967
- 1971
- 1988
- c. 2000
Conditions Governing Access note
This collection is open for research. Due to the fragility of certain documents, special handling procedures may be required. All decisions regarding handling will be at the discretion of the staff archivist.
Extent
4 Photographic Prints : color ; 3.5" x 3.5"
4 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 3.5" x 5"
1 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 4" x 5"
16 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 2.5" x 4"
2 Photographic Prints : color ; 5" x 7"
4 Photographic Prints : color ; 3.5" x 5"
1 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 5" x 7"
12 Photographic Prints : color ; 4" x 6"
9 Photographic Prints : black-and-white ; 8" x 10"
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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