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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 83 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Paine (proposed), 1942-1948
File — Drawer 7.3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Joseph Lewis, Secretary of the Thomas Paine Bi-Centennial Committee, requesting permission to erect a statue of Thomas Paine in Fairmount Park and a Fairmount Park Commission resolution declining the request on grounds of Paine's religious views (1942), and correspondence from citizens protesting the decision and a Fairmount Park Commission denial of reconsideration (1942-1944). Also includes a letter from Philadelphia Inquirer President Charles A. Tyler recommending that...
Dates:
1942-1948
Three-Way Piece Number 1: Points, 1990-2008
File — Drawer 7.3
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The Sculpture and Fountain Collection documents the public sculptures and fountains of the Fairmount Park System in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Series 1 contains photographs and visual materials depicting individual sculptures and fountains, ranging from nineteenth century works to contemporary installations. Series 2 contains administrative and historical records for individual sculptures and fountains, including correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, architectural drawings, clippings,...
Dates:
1990-2008
Towey Playground: Maintenance, 1960-2000
File — Drawer 4-5
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:
1960-2000
Tustin Recreation Center: maintenance, 1968-1998, 2010-2013
File — Drawer 4-5
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:
1968-1998; 2010-2013
Vogt Playground: Maintenance, 1967-2005
File — Drawer 5-2
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:
1967-2005
Washington Monument, 1872-2009
File — Drawer 7.3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding site selection for the monument, during which the Green Street entrance, a knoll near the Humboldt statue, and a plateau near the McMichael Monument were each proposed before a final site was selected (1872-1890). Also includes correspondence regarding arrangements for U.S. Army troops to encamp in the park following the Grant Monument dedication in New York before attending the Washington Monument dedication ceremonies (1897), a letter notifying the Commission that...
Dates:
1872-2009
Washington Monument: Conservation - 1984 conservation, 1984
File — Drawer 7.3
Scope and Contents note
From the Collection:
The Sculpture and Fountain Collection documents the public sculptures and fountains of the Fairmount Park System in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Series 1 contains photographs and visual materials depicting individual sculptures and fountains, ranging from nineteenth century works to contemporary installations. Series 2 contains administrative and historical records for individual sculptures and fountains, including correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, architectural drawings, clippings,...
Dates:
1984
Water Tower Recreation Center: General information; maintenance, 1982-2013
File — Drawer 5-2
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:
1982-2013
West Fairmount Park, Belmont Mansion: Restoration - Junior League of Philadelphia correspondence, 1985-1986
File — Drawer 5-2
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:
1985-1986
West Fairmount Park, Horticulture Center: Dedication - Pavilion in the Trees, 1993
File — Drawer 5-4
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:
1993