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Fairmount Water Works (Philadelphia, Pa.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Scope Note: Fairmount Waterworks

Found in 164 Collections and/or Records:

Fairmount Water Works. Schuylkill River elevation of the Old Mill house. [1 sheet], c. 1978

 Item — Drawer F18b, Folder: 2.1
Identifier: FP.2019.0
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: c. 1978

Fairmount Water Works, the Old Mill House restoration and rehabilitation: deck details; deck and handrail plan and paving details. [2 sheets], 1985 July 22

 Item — Drawer F18b, Folder: 3.2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: 1985 July 22

Fairmount Water Works. Water Works Signage: general Water Works area with key; Engine and Mill Houses; forebay, river, and dam; arch and standpipe. [4 sheets], c. 2009

 Item — Drawer F18b, Folder: 5.1
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: c. 2009

Historic Fairmount Water Works. Adaptive re-use feasibility study: cover sheet; river level plans; plaza level plan; roof level plan, engine house and second floor plan; roof level plans; elevations; existing utilities plan. [7 sheets], 1980 August 20

 Item — Drawer F18b, Folder: 2.2
Identifier: FP.2019.0
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: 1980 August 20

New construction for Fairmount Park Water Works Schuylkill River Dock: title sheet; overall survey plan; esplanade improvements plan; debris screen and details; dock plan and notes; dock sections (S103); dock sections (S104); electrical site plan; electrical dock details [18 sheets; 9 unique sheets]., 2005 August 12 - 2006 January 16

 Item — Drawer F18a, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: 2005 August 12 - 2006 January 16

Proposed glass conservatory room addition to engine house. [1 sheet], 2002

 Item — Drawer F18b, Folder: 2.1
Identifier: FP.2019.0
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: 2002

Restoration of the Fairmount Water Works for the Fund for the Water Works South Garden. [39 sheets], 2006 January 10

 Item — Drawer F18a, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: 2006 January 10

Restoration of the north and south Cliffside paths and pavilions at the Fairmount Park Water Works, bid package no. 4: cover sheet; overall site and key plan. CIVIL: existing conditions - site plan; site demolition - south cliff path; site demolition - north and central cliff path; site improvement plan - south cliff path; site improvement plan - north and central cliff path; details (C301); details (C302). LANDSCAPE: Overall planting schedule and landscape graphic key; planting schedule by area; landscape plan - south cliff path; landscape plan - north and central cliff path; planting details; paving details; wall and stair details; wall details. ARCHITECTURAL: master key note list; architectural plan - south cliff path; architectural plan - central cliff path; architectural plan - partial north cliff path, capstone and railing schedules; interpretive overlook plans and details; interpretive overlook details; mercury pavilion plans and details; railing details - ornamental railings; boardwalk details; railing, balustrade and retaining wall details; photo elevations. ELECTRICAL: electrical legend, notes and lighting schedule; site electrical power and lighting plan - south cliff path; site electrical power and lighting plan - north and central cliff paths; electrical details; lighting protection details. [70 sheets; 35 unique sheets], 2006 June 1 - 2007 May 15

 Item — Drawer F18a, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: 2006 June 1 - 2007 May 15

Set of informational signs for Fairmount Water Works, n.d.

 Item — Drawer M-1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: This collection contains a wide range of items in terms of both content and format. The strongest series contains lithographs, etchings and engravings of various Fairmount Park locations and features- particularly views of and from Historic Houses, park features and the Fairmount Water Works. The bulk of this collection is from the mid to late 19th Century. Eight original carborundum and charcoal prints created by prominent local artists for the Works Progress Administration's...
Dates: n.d.

The Water Works Restaurant in Fairmount Park: cover sheet, drawing list, project summary and contacts; general notes, symbols and abbreviations; site plan; lower level plan; first floor plan; mezzanine plan; east elevation - engine house; west elevation - engine house; north elevation - engine house; south elevation - engine house; exterior elevations - caretaker’s house; lobby elevations (A501); lobby elevations (A502); main dining elevations (A503); main dining elevations (A504); main dining elevations (A505); main dining elevations (A506); enclosed terrace elevations; breezeway elevations; auxiliary dining elevations; bar details (A513); bar details (A514); first floor reflected ceiling plan; details (A701); details (A702); exterior screening details; door schedule; window schedule; first floor furniture plan; lower level equipment plan; first floor equipment plan; equipment schedule (FE2.1); equipment schedule (FE2.2); lower level plumbing drain plan; first floor plumbing drain plan; lower level plumbing supply plan; first floor plumbing supply plan; lower level electrical plan; first floor electrical plan; lower level special conditions plan; first floor special conditions plan; exhaust hood plan; mechanical notes symbols and abbreviations; lower level mechanical plan; first floor mechanical plan; lower level equipment plan; first floor equipment plan; mezzanine plan; equipment schedule; plumbing - lower level plan; plumbing first floor plan; plumbing basement; plumbing schedule and details; plumbing - sanitary, water and gas risers; first floor electrical lighting plan; lower level electrical plan and schedule; first floor electrical plan; single line diagram and schedules; lower level electrical lighting plan; mechanical/electrical power plan. [60 sheets], 2005 December 20 - 2006 April 07

 Item — Drawer F18a, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: 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...
Dates: 2005 December 20 - 2006 April 07