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Technical Reports, Manuals, Specs and Studies

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2010.001.004

Scope and Contents

This collection contains technical reports, studies, and project documentation related to Fairmount Park system properties and Philadelphia recreation facilities. Materials include historic structure reports, cultural landscape inventories, archaeological investigations, preservation and conservation evaluations, building condition assessments, master plans, environmental site assessments, engineering reports, project manuals and specifications, feasibility studies, maintenance and operation manuals, design development reports, property appraisals, finishes analyses, and academic research. Most materials are unpublished technical documents created for use by Fairmount Park Commission and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation preservation and planning staff, though the collection also includes published master plans and academic theses. Materials are organized alphabetically by site or property name and date from 1954 to 2025.

Dates

  • 1954-2025

Extent

42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Technical reports, studies, and project documentation for Fairmount Park system properties and Philadelphia recreation facilities, including historic structure reports, cultural landscape inventories, archaeological surveys, master plans, environmental assessments, and engineering reports, 1954-2025.

Arrangement

Materials are organized alphabetically by site or property name.

Title
Finding aid for the Technical Reports, Manuals, Specs and Studies Collection
Status
Completed
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

Contact:
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