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Aerial Mapping Project Files

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Identifier: FP.2011.005
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...
Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1981-1982; 1920-1982

Annual Reports and Other Publications

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Identifier: FP.2010.001.001
Abstract

Annual reports and publications from the Fairmount Park Commission (1867-1999), Department of Recreation (1952-1996), Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (2007-2014), and related arts organizations, along with comparative materials from other municipalities.

Dates: 1867-2025

Art Collection

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Identifier: FP.2012.005
Abstract

This collection is comprised of artistic renderings and materials created of Fairmount Park, and for Fairmount Park purposes.

Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1840-1937; 1824-2022

Audio and Video Recordings Collection

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Identifier: FP.2016.002
Dates: 1960-2008

Bartram's Garden Maps, Plans and Drawings

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Identifier: FP.2012.003
Abstract

Maps, plans, architectural and engineering drawings documenting Bartram's Garden, the Bartram House and associated buildings, landscape and planting projects, utilities, restoration and rehabilitation work, and related park improvements, dating from 1892 to 2023.

Dates: 1892-2023

Basement Recovery Drawings

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Identifier: FP.2017.002
Dates: 1860-2000

Books and Bound Manuscripts

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Identifier: FP.2016.004

Centennial Exhibition Plans and Drawings Collection

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Identifier: FP.2010.005
Abstract The Centennial Exhibition, officially designated the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures and Products of the Soil and Mine, marked the first World’s Fair to be held in the United States. While it was an international event, the theme of the fair was clearly American as the impetus to hold the event was the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the achievement of American independence. Operating from May 10th to November 10th, 1876, the fair hosted...
Dates: circa 1876

Cobbs Creek Maps, Plans and Drawings

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Identifier: FP.2011.007
Abstract

Maps, plans, architectural and engineering drawings documenting Cobbs Creek Park, Morris Park, Cobbs Creek Golf Course, Karakung Golf Course, park infrastructure, utilities, recreation facilities, natural lands restoration, and related properties, dating from 1902 to 2019.

Dates: 1902-2019

Compact Disk Collection

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Identifier: FP.2016.005