Tacony Creek Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
Tacony Creek Park: History - articles, memos, newspaper clippings, ordinances, n.d.
File — Drawer 4-5
Dates:
n.d.
Tacony Creek Park Maps, Plans and Drawings
Collection
Identifier: FP.2012.006
Abstract
Located in the northeastern region of Philadelphia, Tacony Creek Park is a long and narrow park comprising approximately 300 acres of land along Tacony Creek- roughly half of which is designated natural lands. Established by city ordinance in 1915, this park runs from the Tookany Park corridor in Montgomery County and is bounded on the south by Frankford Creek. Tacony Creek Park operates a number of recreational facilities as an integral part of the community, and has also been home to the...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1950-1975; 1904-2015
Tacony Creek Park: Philadelphia Water Department Stream Restoration, 2012 September 18
File — Drawer 4-5
Dates:
2012 September 18
Tacony Creek Park: Real Estate Appraisal: 20 Acres of Land on the Southern Boundary of Friends Hospital Property, 2004
Item — Shelf 24
Tacony Creek Park: Roosevelt Boulevard and Ashdale Street, Edward Pearl tract and relocation of Tacony creek channel, 1956-1958
File — Drawer 4-5
Dates:
1956-1958
Tacony Creek Park southeast of Whittaker Avenue before project, 2002
Item — Drawer M-3
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:
2002