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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The collection contains records, photographs, publications, and audiovisual material documenting the Philadelphia Aquarium at the Fairmount Water Works, its operations, staff, exhibits, and related aquarium activities from 1904 to 1989.