Proposals
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 187 Collections and/or Records:
Air, 2014-2015
File — Drawer 7.2
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The Sculpture and Fountain Collection contains materials documenting the sculptures and fountains throughout Philadelphia that the Department of Parks and Recreation maintains. Both photographic materials and records, such as restoration plans, are contained within the collection.
Dates:
2014-2015
All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors (2 of 2), 1970-2020, bulk: 1982-1995
File — Drawer 7.2
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding efforts in the 1980s to relocate the memorial to a more prominent position within the park, including discussion of a PBS documentary featuring the memorial, and arrangements for a 1994 rededication ceremony. Also includes a transcript of remarks delivered at the rededication ceremony.
Dates:
1970-2020; Majority of material found within 1982-1995
Anthony J. Drexel, 1902-1906, 1966, 2001-2014
File — Drawer 7.2
Scope and Contents
Includes 1902 correspondence from John H. Harjes to the Fairmount Park Commission requesting to install a sculpture of his late business partner Anthony J. Drexel, relocation of the sculpture to Drexel University campus in 1966, and a proposed redesign of the sculpture's site in 2001. Also includes a conservation proposal, proposed site plans, a photocopy of an excerpt from the 1906 Fairmount Park Art Association annual report, and clippings.
Dates:
1902-1906; 1966; 2001-2014
Benjamin Franklin Parkway: Restoration - "Lighting the Benjamin Franklin Parkway" background and proposals, 2003-2004
File — Drawer 1-3
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:
2003-2004
East Fairmount Park, Lemon Hill: Landscape improvements, 1995-1996
File — Drawer 2-5
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:
1995-1996
East Fairmount Park, Lemon Hill Mansion: Cultural landscape information, 2000-2004
File — Drawer 2-4
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:
2000-2004
East Fairmount Park, Mount Pleasant: Roof repair - assessments and replacements, 1999-2006
File — Drawer 2-5
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:
1999-2006
East Fairmount Park, Rockland Mansion: Restoration- correspondence, reports and insurance policy information, c. 1976
File — Drawer 2-5
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:
c. 1976
East Fairmount Park, Rockland Mansion: Tenancy - American Rowing Historical Society, c. 1985-1992
File — Drawer 2-5
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:
c. 1985-1992
East Fairmount Park, Strawberry Mansion: Capital projects - electrical work, 1982
File — Drawer 3-3
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