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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Fairmount Park System, Centennial Model: Please Touch Museum., 2018-2019

 File — Drawer 8.2
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: 2018-2019

Memorial Hall: All Grown Up: Please Touch Museum and its Move to Memorial Hall, 2002

 Item
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: 2002

Memorial Hall: Existing Materials Conservation Schematic Submission for the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, 2003 September 16

 Item — Shelf 26
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: 2003 September 16

Memorial Hall: Historic Dome Assessment Report, 2024 September 17

 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: 2024 September 17

Memorial Hall: Interior Plans for Restoration and Reuse - Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, 2005 October 6

 Item — Shelf 26
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: 2005 October 6

Memorial Hall: Limited Assessment Report for the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 2018 May 18

 Item — Shelf 26
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: 2018 May 18

Memorial Hall: Please Touch Museum Lease, 2005 February 10

 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: 2005 February 10

Memorial Hall: Please Touch Museum's Response to the Request for Expression of Interest, 2003 March 3

 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: 2003 March 3

Memorial Hall: Schematic Design Presentation, Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, 2003 October 3

 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: 2003 October 3

Please Touch Museum in Memorial Hall: SK1, sketch ground floor plan; SK2, sketch first floor plan; SK3, sketch mezzanine floor plan; SKc1, sketch Carousel House; SKc2, sketch Carousel House south elevation; SKc3, sketch Carousel House east elevation; SKe1, existing south elevation; SKe1, sketch south elevation schema A; SKe1, sketch south elevation schema B; SKe1, existing south elevation schema C; SKe2, existing east elevation; SKe2, sketch east elevation schema 1 proposed; SKe3, existing north elevation; SKe3, sketch north elevation schema 1; SKe4 existing west elevation; SKe4, sketch west elevation schema 1; SK1, sketch ground floor plan; SK2, sketch first floor plan; SK3, sketch mezzanine floor plan, 2003 July 16 – 2003 September 16

 Item — Drawer F12a, Folder: 9
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: 2003 July 16 – 2003 September 16