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Tacony Creek Park Maps, Plans and Drawings, 1950-1975 (bulk) 1903-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.0 linear feet
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 Juniata Golf Course since 1930. Within Tacony Creek Park exists miles of recreational trails, and is home to one of the few urban meadows in the Philadelphia area.

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Cobb's Creek Maps, Plans and Drawings Collection, 1902-2003

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Part of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park System, Cobb’s Creek Park has a rich and diverse history of transformative use. Located in the western and southwestern regions of Philadelphia, Cobb’s Creek Park was developed alongside the Cobb’s Creek watershed and contains approximately 800 acres of preserved land. Park development along such watersheds is fairly unique to the city of Philadelphia, and is not nearly as common in other urban park systems. While Cobb’s Creek is the predominant waterway for the region, the park is also the site of tributaries such as Naylor’s Run and Indian Creek. Cobb’s Creek Park offers a variety of public recreational attractions. The natural beauty of the park has popularized activities such as hiking and biking, while park recreation centers offer swimming pools, baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, ice skating, roller skating and campgrounds. There are two municipal golf courses available, as well as the Cobb’s Creek Community Environmental...(see more)

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Neighborhood Park Maps, Plans and Drawings Collection, 1922-1983 (bulk) 1860-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
20.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Included in this collection are maps, plans, and drawings of some of the locations operated by the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. It primarily contains documentation on smaller neighborhood parks and squares. In addition to operating these locations, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department also cares for street trees throughout the city, and a small number of records related to prominent streets (particularly Roosevelt Boulevard) are also included in this collection.

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Photographic Prints, circa 1855-circa 2012

Extent:
52.0 linear feet
Abstract:
One of the United States' largest and oldest municipally-operated park systems, Fairmount Park encompasses 9,200 acres and includes sixty three neighborhood and regional parks. The formation, growth, maintenance and enjoyment of Fairmount Park has produced one of the longest-standing examples of city and citizen cooperation. This collection contains a multitude of images of the Fairmount Park system created between 1855 and 2000 in a variety of formats.

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Fairmount Park Maps, Plans and Drawings collection, 1684-2010

Extent:
98.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Items in this collection relate to East and West Fairmount Park, the original components of what has become the vast Fairmount Park system. Unique in its composition, these areas not only contain naturalist landscapes, but they are also home to a truly diverse set of historic and functional structures. In addition to a vast trail system and traditional recreational facilities (such as swimming pools and baseball diamonds), these parks are also home to an array of 18th and 19th century historic houses, the nation's first zoo, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the imposing Fairmount Water Works, and Philadelphia's iconic Boathouse Row.

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Aerial Mapping Project Files, 1981-1982 (bulk) 1920-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection contains photographs, notes and interpretations of multiple aerial mapping projects conducted over the city of Philadelphia. The largest of the “Aerial maps” series (1981-1982) contains two linear feet of black and white photos which are the result of a major Fairmount Park Commission mapping project undertaken between 1981 and 1983. The survey was performed by Aerial Data Reproduction Associates, Incorporated. This series contains visual documentation of East and West Fairmount Park, Wissahickon Valley Park, Pennypack Park, Cobb’s Creek Park and Tacony Creek Park. The series contains both positive and negative images. The photos are accompanied by three binders of analytical aero-triangulation data and field notes.

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