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...

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Video of the grounds of the Fairmount Water Works and Philadelphia Aquarium, renovations of the Fairmount dam, water flowing over the Fairmount dam, aquarium sea lions during feeding time, aquarium fish on display in the tanks, people walking on the grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, and exterior shots of Independence Hall.