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Manayunk Canal (Philadelphia, Pa.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:

Manayunk Canal: Signage, 1994-1997

 File — Drawer 4-3
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: 1994-1997

Manayunk Canal Signs, 1997 April

 File — Drawer 6.4
Scope and Contents

Photographs of signage along the Manayunk Canal.

Dates: 1997 April

Manayunk Canal: The Manayunk Canal, 1993 June

 Item — Shelf 20
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains technical reports, studies, and project documentation related to Fairmount Park system properties and Philadelphia recreation facilities. Materials include historic structure reports, cultural landscape inventories, archaeological investigations, preservation and conservation evaluations, building condition assessments, master plans, environmental site assessments, engineering reports, project manuals and specifications, feasibility studies, maintenance and operation...
Dates: 1993 June

Manayunk Canal. Towpath bridge across Norristown Guard Lock [reproduction], 1927 May 3

 Item — Drawer MA-1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

This collection contains maps, drawings and plans of the Manayunk region- including the town of Manayunk, Venice Island, and Manayunk Canal. The bulk of the collection is focused on the Manayunk Canal, particularly recent restoration plans.

Dates: 1927 May 3

Manayunk Canal: Water quality reports, 1982-1984, 1988

 File — Drawer 4-3
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: 1982-1984; 1988

Manayunk Maps, Plans and Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: FP.2012.004
Scope and Contents note

This collection contains maps, drawings and plans of the Manayunk region- including the town of Manayunk, Venice Island, and Manayunk Canal. The bulk of the collection is focused on the Manayunk Canal, particularly recent restoration plans.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970-1996; 1894-2014

Mounted presentation boards advocating Fairmount Park Commission control over Manayunk Canal and Main Street Historic District: Memorandum and bill no. 147 (1); Fairmount Park continuing interest: The Manayunk Canal and Main Street Historic District (2); long range city-wide benefits of Canal Park consolidation with existing Fairmount Park (5); map of Manayunk Canal Park (6), n.d.

 Item — Drawer MA-1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

This collection contains maps, drawings and plans of the Manayunk region- including the town of Manayunk, Venice Island, and Manayunk Canal. The bulk of the collection is focused on the Manayunk Canal, particularly recent restoration plans.

Dates: undated

Plan of Manayunk Canal from Flat Rock Dam to Fairmount Pool showing mills, n.d.

 Item — Drawer MA-1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents note From the Collection:

This collection contains maps, drawings and plans of the Manayunk region- including the town of Manayunk, Venice Island, and Manayunk Canal. The bulk of the collection is focused on the Manayunk Canal, particularly recent restoration plans.

Dates: undated