Aerial Mapping Project Files

Collection

Identifier: FP.2011.005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains photographs from the early 1920s to the 1980s. Interpretation and notes are only available for the comprehensive project conducted from 1981-1982.

Dates

Majority of material found within Bulk, 1981-1982
1920-1982

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use note

Copyright restrictions may apply. Please contact the Archives with requests for copying and for authorization to publish, quote or reproduce the material.

Extent

2.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains photographs, notes and interpretations of multiple aerial mapping projects conducted over the city of Philadelphia. The largest of the “Aerial maps” series (1981-1982) contains two linear feet of black and white photos which are the result of a major Fairmount Park Commission mapping project undertaken between 1981 and 1983. The survey was performed by Aerial Data Reproduction Associates, Incorporated. This series contains visual documentation of East and West Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, Pennypack Park, Cobb’s Creek Park and Tacony Creek Park. The series contains both positive and negative images. The photos are accompanied by three binders of analytical aero-triangulation data and field notes.