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Photographic Prints

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2010.002
Abstract

One of the United States' largest and oldest municipally-operated park systems, Fairmount Park encompasses 9,200 acres and includes sixty three neighborhood and regional parks. The formation, growth, maintenance and enjoyment of Fairmount Park has produced one of the longest-standing examples of city and citizen cooperation. This collection contains a multitude of images of the Fairmount Park system created between 1855 and 2000 in a variety of formats.

Dates: c.1855 - c. 2012

Fairmount Park postcards collection

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2023.001
Abstract

The collection contains postards mainly depicting Fairmount Park sites. Some postcards in the collection depict other sites in Philadelphia and other locations in the United States.

Dates: c. 1875-2001; bulk 1875-1915

Published Park Maps, Trail Guides, and Campaigns

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2010.001.005
Scope and Contents

Collection includes published park maps, trail guides, campaigns, event programs and brochures, park guidebooks, and other published materials.

Dates: 1954-2019

Sculptures and Fountains Collection

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2011.001
Scope and Contents note

The Sculpture and Fountain Collection contains materials documenting the sculptures and fountains throughout Philadelphia that the Department of Parks and Recreation maintains. Both photographic materials and records, such as restoration plans, are contained within the collection.

Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1950-2000; Bulk, 1950-2000 c. 1870-2000

Slides Collection

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2011.002
Scope and Contents note This collection of slides documents significant naturalist and structural features of the Fairmount Park system. It extends beyond the watershed parks to include many neighborhood parks, sculptures and fountains, major events and activities, and the greater Philadelphia area. A limited number of map and graphic images stored in slide form are included, as well as a few presentations and analyses projects. The majority of the collection is categorized alphabetically according to...
Dates: n.d.

Tacony Creek Park Maps, Plans and Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2012.006
Abstract Located in the northeastern region of Philadelphia, Tacony Creek Park is a long and narrow park comprising approximately 300 acres of land along Tacony Creek- roughly half of which is designated natural lands. Established by city ordinance in 1915, this park runs from the Tookany Park corridor in Montgomery County and is bounded on the south by Frankford Creek. Tacony Creek Park operates a number of recreational facilities as an integral part of the community, and has also been home to the...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1950-1975; 1904-2015

Technical Reports, Manuals, Specs and Studies

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2010.001.004
Dates: Existence: 1975-Present

The Mai Collection: Belmont Mansion restaurant and banquet facility

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2012.001
Scope and Contents

Personal photographic prints, slides, and paper material primarily featuring the Mai family who operated the Carl Mai Restaurant at the Belmont Mansion. Beyond the Mai family, material features the restaurant dining area, serving staff and landscape views of Belmont Mansion and West Fairmount Park. Items included are generally from the mid-1950s, although there are a few items dated as early as 1924 and as late as 1982.

Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk, 1952-1956; 1923-1986

Trails Maps, Plans, and Drawings Collection

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2024.002
Abstract

This collection includes maps, plans, and drawings that document the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of recreation trails operated by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department.

Dates: 1964-2019; Majority of material found within 1994-2019

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Fairmount Park Commission (Philadelphia, Pa.) 3
Baerer, Henry, 1837-1908 1
Bailly, Joseph Alexis, 1825-1883 1
Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922 1
Bucciero, Oresto "Rickey" 1