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Fairmount Park Maps, Plans and Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2010.004

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

  • c. 1750-2023

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.

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

98.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Items in this collection relate to East and West Fairmount Park, the original components of what has become the vast Fairmount Park system. Unique in its composition, these areas not only contain naturalist landscapes, but they are also home to a truly diverse set of historic and functional structures. In addition to a vast trail system and traditional recreational facilities (such as swimming pools and baseball diamonds), these parks are also home to an array of 18th and 19th century historic houses, the nation's first zoo, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the imposing Fairmount Water Works, and Philadelphia's iconic Boathouse Row.

Arrangement note

This collection is arranged in 22 subseries that correspond with sections of the Fairmount Park map created in 1983.

Related Archival Materials note

See the Fairmount Park series of the Basement Recovery Collection for additional plans.

Title
Fairmount Park Maps, Plans and Drawings Collection FP.2010.004
Author
Finding aid prepared by Finding aid prepared by Andrew Beck, Eric Rosenzweig, Caity Tingo, Allison Sharkey, and Matthew Lipovac
Date
2012 October 1
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository

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