Elliott Cresson Fund
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Opinion of Samuel C. Perkins, Park Solicitor, in relation to the will of Elliott Cresson in relation to planting trees in old city limits, 1883 April 14
Item — Drawer 8.3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1883 April 14
Resolution authorizing park to use Elliott Cresson fund for the planting of trees, 1889
Item — Drawer 8.3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes 2023's Philly Tree Plan: Growing Our Urban Forest
Dates:
1889
State bill enabling the commission to acquire Hunting Park and "of the legacy of Elliott Cresson providing for the planting of trees in said city", 1872 March 14
Item — Drawer 3-5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1872 March 14